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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

AmeriCredit Offers More 72-Month Loans, Expands Credit Spectrum

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Discussing AmeriCredit's first-quarter results, Dan Berce, president and chief executive officer, said the company has expanded its 72-month term program, in addition to reporting business was off to a "solid" start for fiscal 2007. "Our primary competitors ... [Read More]

MAFS Names New Vice President

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim recently named Jeff Bunch as vice president of sales and operations for Manheim Automotive Financial Services. In his new role, Bunch is responsible for overseeing national sales efforts for all MAFS products, field operations at all operating locations ... [Read More]

Payment Protection Systems Merges with Sekurus

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TEMECULA, Calif. — Payment Protection Systems, which manufacturers On Time, announced it has merged with Sekurus, whose products and solutions are used to secure and manage subprime auto loan portfolios of buy-here, pay-here dealers and financial institutions. Sekurus specializes in providing asset ... [Read More]

Flex Fund Searches for VP of Ops.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Flex Fund Financial Services, a provider of used-car inventory financing for both new- and used-car dealers, announced it is searching for a new vice president of operations. According to executives, the new position is designed to help ... [Read More]

ADI Introduces Online Classes

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Automotive Dealers Institute announced it is expanding its traditional classroom to include an online program, which is designed to meet the needs of busy dealership professionals. After two years in development, the program now gives students the option to ... [Read More]

Capital One Auto Finance Looks for Deeper Market Penetration

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One Auto Finance's involvement in the auto lender market has expanded throughout the years since the company first entered the business in 1998 with the purchase of subprime lender Summit Acceptance Corp. Not long after first ... [Read More]

CheckVelocity Offers Several Programs Designed to Improve Collection Procedures

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — CheckVelocity recently began partnering with auto finance companies, including buy-here, pay-here dealerships, to facilitate collection procedures. CheckVelocity said it has several programs, including VerifyNow, PayNow and RecoveryNow, which were created to verify a payment is valid once ... [Read More]

AWG Remarketing Launches SubPrime Pro in V3 System

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — AWG Remarketing (www.awgremarketing.com  and www.bidiax.com) recently launched SubPrime Pro in its V3 used car inventory optimization system. Brad Greenwald, chief executive officer of AWG, said V3 is a system that allows dealers to manage all aspects of ... [Read More]

Several Lenders Share Tips, Insights at Leedom’s Special Finance, BHPH Conference

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — Representatives from lenders such as HSBC, Credit Union Direct Lending, Westlake Financial and Tidewater  discussed their business practices and shared tips with dealers on developing lender relationships at Leedom and Associates' 11th Annual National Special Finance and ... [Read More]

AppOne’s CEO Shares Details of RouteOne Partnership

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La., and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — While AppOne started discussions with RouteOne about 90 days ago, AppOne's chief executive officer said a deal was only broached seriously about three weeks ago. Independent dealers will benefit from the partnership ... [Read More]

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