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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

Auction Execs, GMs Offer Advice on Finding Inventory, Discuss Prices, More

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Buy-here, pay-here and special finance dealers had to tighten their belts during recent years as the wholesale cost of older units has risen, leading dealers to either lower their standards for purchases or charge their customers higher payments to ... [Read More]

DriveTime Moves to New Loan Servicing Center, Adds 400 Employees

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — DriveTime recently announced it is moving its loan services and operations center from Gilbert, Ariz., to a larger facility in Mesa, Ariz. The company also said it plans to hire 100 employees for the new center in the next ... [Read More]

Burns Named Chief Legal Officer for Drive Financial

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Eldridge Burns Jr. has been named chief legal officer and general counsel for Drive Financial Services. Executives said Burns came to Drive after serving as vice president and senior corporate counsel for Blockbuster, where he managed real estate, mergers ... [Read More]

Carfax ServiceLink Retains Service to Promote Dealers, Company Offers Flooded-Vehicle Stats

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTREVILLE, Va. — From free advertising for their service department to helping their customers lift the resale value of their vehicle by about 15 percent, dealerships have much to gain by registering their maintenance records with the Carfax ServiceLink program, at ... [Read More]

Experian Shares Trends in Borrowing

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Experian Consumer Direct recently discovered that the percentage of consumers opening new auto loans has declined 17.5 percent from 2001. However, the company also reported that the percentage of consumers at least 90 days late on a payment ... [Read More]

Pavlicek Leaves AmeriCredit, Company Goes Full-Spectrum

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — AmeriCredit officials confirmed Wednesday that Gayle Pavlicek, former senior vice president of remarketing, has left the company to start her own business. Taking over the reins for the interim will be Scott France, executive vice president ... [Read More]

First Advantage Credco Verifies Half a Million Identities

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage Credco, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Advantage Corp., announced that BuyerID has assisted dealers in verifying more than 500,000 consumer identities in more than 1,100 dealerships nationwide since it was launched in late May. BuyerID ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Joins Oxlo’s Dealer Integration Network

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Oxlo Systems and Chrysler Financial announced they have partnered so Oxlo can provide Chrysler Financial with integration services for the captive's new Star compliant AutOrigination. Oxlo said it will work with DMS and F&I application vendors to ensure ... [Read More]

Prestige Financial Accelerates National Expansion

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — After more than a decade of growth and strong portfolio results as a regional niche auto lender, Prestige Financial Services announced it is going national. The company said it specializes in high non-prime through the deep subprime ... [Read More]

ADI Honored with AFIP’s Eagle Award

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Automotive Dealership Institute said it was recently recognized by the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals for its contributions to the F&I industry. AFIP's F&I Eagle Award is given to those who make a commitment to compliance, ... [Read More]

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