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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

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]

Ford Credit Canada Announces First Public Securitization

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Credit Canada Limited announced that Ford Floorplan Auto Securitization Trust, a newly established securitization trust sponsored by Ford Credit Canada, has completed its initial public offering of asset-backed notes in Canada. The offering generated proceeds of approximately ... [Read More]

AFSA Prepares for Vehicle Finance Conference

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the months leading up to the American Financial Services Association's 11th annual Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo, the group has been busy honoring an auto finance veteran, naming new executives, installing a new chairman and more. The ... [Read More]

Linnehan’s USA Computer Systems Debuts Accounting-Based DMS Product

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TRENTON, Maine — What better dealer management system for a buy-here, pay-here dealership than one created by those that specialize in the BHPH industry? At least, that was part of the Linnehan family's strategy when they introduced The ANSWER, an accounting-based ... [Read More]

PIN Reports 72-Month Loans Gaining Ground

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The domestic automakers financing incentives earlier this year, which included zero-percent APR on 72-month loans even for subprime customers, are one factor contributing to the new popularity of 72-month loan terms in the new-vehicle financing business, according ... [Read More]

Fed: Average 3Q Interest Rate through Auto Finance Companies Dips

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Interest rates for new-car loans through auto finance companies dipped in the third quarter, coming in at an average of 3.24 percent, according to the Federal Reserve Board. More specifically, the measurement hit its lowest point of the ... [Read More]

ABA Dispels Bankruptcy Rumors; Shares Direct, Indirect Auto Loan Data

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Bankers Association recently disputed some commonly held myths about the new bankruptcy law, which reached its one-year anniversary not long ago. Additionally, the association also discussed second-quarter late payments, including both direct and indirect auto ... [Read More]

NABD to Share New BHPH Benchmarks at Upcoming Collection Conference

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is preparing for its two-day collection academy in Atlanta, Jan. 10-11 at the Manheim DRIVE Center. One of the highlights of this year's event will be some newly introduced benchmarks from ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Auto Finance Names 3Q Stagecoach Winners

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHESTER, Pa. — Wells Fargo Auto Finance recently announced the winners of its Stagecoach Awards for the third quarter. The recipients of this award were recognized as Wells Fargo Auto Finance's best dealers and selected from nearly 21,000. This is ... [Read More]

National Loan Exchange Shares 3Q Market Trends

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — National Loan Exchange recently announced that aggregate asset class pricing is available for third-quarter sales. "Debt prices were steady/slightly higher throughout the third quarter despite a substantial increase in volume as compared to the first half of ... [Read More]

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