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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
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Flipping EV battery risk into faster sales
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:49 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. AVILOO chief executive officer Brett Lippel focused on what ... Listen Here
What actually sells cars on social media?
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:42 PM
We begin 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. Bryan Pascual, founder of DealerCarLeads, answers one of the ... Listen Here
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here

GM Dealers with Non-Branded Stores to Benefit from GMAC’s Independence

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Now that GMAC is no longer linked exclusively to General Motors, it plans to grow its portfolio, moving from defense to offense. While plans are not set in stone, one opportunity the company plans to pursue is expanding ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit to Acquire Near-Prime Indirect Lender

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — As a part of AmeriCredit's growth plan, it announced its subsidiary, AmeriCredit Financial Services, is in the process of purchasing Long Beach Acceptance Corp., the near-prime auto finance subsidiary of ACC Capital Holdings. AmeriCredit Financial Services said ... [Read More]

Van Wagenen Financial Services Partners with Lee & Mason

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Eden Prairie, Minn. — Van Wagenen Financial Services has teamed up with Lee & Mason of Maryland to provide insurance and tracking services to financial institutions. As a part of this partnership, both companies' sales forces will be combined into a ... [Read More]

Banking Department to Participate in PIADA Education Sessions

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Independent dealers in the Keystone State will now have the opportunity to meet and discuss examination and licensing issues with the Commonweath Department of Banking staff at education sessions hosted by the Pennsylvania Independent Auto Dealers Association. "We ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Processes 18.8 Million Transactions

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack Holdings recently announced that transactions processed through its DealerTrack network for the third quarter came in at 18.8 million, a 29 percent increase from about 14.6 million in the third quarter of 2005. DealerTrack Holdings ... [Read More]

Groups Offer Insights into Pending Federal Identity Theft Regulations

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli, the National Independent Auto Dealers Association and the American Financial Services Association recently offered input on the proposed Red Flag Rules to educate dealers and executives in the industry on the upcoming changes. Compli said it is ... [Read More]

BHPH Opportunities in the Alternative Financial Services Marketplace

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Everyone knows how important banks and financial institutions are to our national economy and to the capital markets. However, few people are aware of another emerging market called "alternative financial services," which now includes an estimated 80 million unbanked ... [Read More]

Chase Opens New Custom Finance Office in Albany

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALBANY, N.Y. — Chase Auto Finance announced it has opened a new Custom Finance Business Center in Albany to better meet the need of dealers in the upstate New York area. Anji Trinci will manage the new office at 1 Marcus ... [Read More]

Subprime Execs Emphasize the Importance of Recon in Driving Wholesale Prices

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — Subprime retail sales will continue to increase in the coming years, and the inevitable result — a rise in repossessions — will fuel growth in the subprime wholesale market, agreed a panel of subprime lenders at the National Remarketing Conference ... [Read More]

AppOne Releases Aftermarket Feature, More

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne recently announced the release of Menu One, a new feature that displays enhanced financing options or aftermarket products through the company's Web-based portal. The company also said it has teamed with First Advantage Credco to provide ... [Read More]

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