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Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 03:02 PM
A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... Read More
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

Video F&I Managers Can Now Close Deals for Independents Thanks to Dealer Vision

Thursday, Jun. 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Shortly after its launch, Dealer Vision announced it has struck a close relationship with JM&A Group. The new company was established by the Finance Express founders and will work off the platform's DMS. Dealer Vision ... [Read More]

Premier Dealer Services Names Ristken as Preferred F&I Menu Provider

Thursday, Jun. 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Ristken Software Services announced it has been selected as a preferred F&I Menu for Premier Dealer Services, which is owned by Great American Insurance Co. PDS said its products are mainly marketed through independent general agents in the ... [Read More]

Zag Strives to Leverage Consumers Surfing the Web for Auto Financing

Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Due to the popularity of the Internet, Scott Painter, chief executive officer of Zag, predicts that at least one-third of today's dealers will be out of business in five to 10 years. According to Painter, the ... [Read More]

ABA Sees Housing Market Stabilizing

Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. economy will see continued moderate growth through 2008 as the housing market stabilizes, according to the American Bankers Association Economic Advisory Committee. The committee agreed that the drag from homebuilding will fade and that overall ... [Read More]

Manchester Appoints New Executives, Announces New Acquisitions

Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Manchester recently announced it has appointed a senior vice president of operations, a senior vice president and chief accounting officer, and a communications director. The company recently named Rex Gossett as senior vice president of operations. His focus ... [Read More]

Aimbridge Lending Solutions Enhances AimbridgeConnect

Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — Aimbridge Lending Solutions, an integrated provider of multi-channel, multi-lender auto buying and lending services, announced it has introduced an expanded suite of direct lending products at the Florida Credit Union League Annual Convention and Exposition. AimbridgeConnect said ... [Read More]

Experian: On Average, Consumers with Open Auto Account Owe $15,654

Thursday, Jun. 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — The average balance of an open auto loan is $15,654, according to a study released this week by Experian Consumer Direct. The company also discovered that 28 percent of the U.S. population, based on 2000 Census results, ... [Read More]

AppOne Announces Partnership with Thrifty Car Sales

Thursday, Jun. 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne announced it has partnered with Thrifty Car Sales. As part of this relationship, AppOne said it will provide its auto financing platform to Thrifty Car Sales dealers, with several programs specifically tailored to the needs ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Launches Bilingual Finance Education Program, Expanded Call Centers for Latinos

Thursday, Jun. 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON D.C. — Chrysler Financial and the ASPIRA Association, a national non-profit organization devoted to the education and leadership development of Latino youth, recently announced they are partnering to provide a financial education and vehicle financing education program catered to ... [Read More]

AFSA Sets Date for ’08 Vehicle Finance Conference

Thursday, Jun. 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association announced that its 12th Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo is slated for Feb. 6 to 8 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. The meeting will take place just before the ... [Read More]

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