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COMMENTARY: Inventory acquisition in the AI age
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 01:00 PM
While many dealers have always “trusted their gut,” the old instinct-driven approach to buying used car inventory is quickly becoming obsolete. For decades, dealers relied on a familiar formula: when a vehicle sold, replace it with another one just like ... Read More
AI at car dealerships: a ‘crawl, walk, run’ evolution with data at foundation
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
When it comes to practical applications of artificial intelligence for car dealers, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Or a “crawl, walk, run” approach, says QuoreAI founder and CEO Todd Smith. “There’s no (case where you) plug in AI and ... Read More
Marketing for car dealerships in the age of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 11:34 AM
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies do business — and the automotive industry is no exception. In fact, most dealers have already embraced AI models and incorporated them into their daily operations. From analyzing data ... Read More
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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PODCAST: Autonomous vehicles & the used-car market with Peter Janczewski of Draiver
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:23 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. To get a better understanding of how autonomous technology ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The new definition of value in used-car retailing and the role of compliance
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 12:47 PM
For this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, GWC Warranty senior vice president and managing director James Virgoe shared some of his personal experiences of buying a vehicle earlier this year to illustrate how the definition of “value” ... Listen Here

AppOne Forms Alliances to Boost Aftermarket Services

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne — a provider of Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to banks, auto finance companies and independent dealers — announced that it has entered into two alliances to increase aftermarket support for its nationwide dealer ... [Read More]

Finance Express President Shares Benefits of RouteOne Partnership

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Finance Express and RouteOne executives first began discussing an alliance a year and a half ago; however, it wasn't until the last month or so that the two companies entered into ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!

How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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Carbiz Plans Expansion to 15 Stores, New CFO Named

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Carbiz recently announced plans to expand from three stores to 15, in addition to appointing Stanton Heintz as the company's chief financial officer. The company specializes in the buy-here, pay-here segment of the market in Florida. "We ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Expands Alliance with CitiFinancial Auto

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Financial, a unit of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas, recently announced it has expanded its non-prime financing alliance with CitiFinancial Auto. "Chrysler Financial is delighted to join with CitiFinancial Auto in support of our Chrysler, Jeep ... [Read More]

Experian Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Detection Platform

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COSTA MESA, Calif., and TORONTO — Experian recently announced enhancements to its anti-money laundering detection platform to provide additional capabilities and flexibility for financial institutions as they monitor, investigate and report suspicious monetary activity. The company has added advanced risk ... [Read More]

Lee & Mason of Maryland Offers Debt Protection Programs for Auto Lenders

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HUNT VALLEY, Md. — Lee & Mason of Maryland Inc. is now offering auto lenders an innovative new program called Debt Protection that is designed to help increase loan contract volume, decrease delinquencies, increase fee income and more. Debt Protection ... [Read More]

Flex Fund Financial Services Introduced

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Several industry veterans recently launched Flex Fund Financial Services to provide used-inventory floor-planning services for dealers and salvage buyers. Discussing the new company's services with SubPrime Auto Finance News, Cliff James, Flex Fund's chief executive officer ... [Read More]

GMAC Finds Consumers Need Better Credit Report Knowledge

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In a recent survey, GMAC discovered that the majority of consumers are well-informed about the vehicle-purchasing process; however, executives said shoppers could take more time to understand their credit scores before reviewing financing options. Meanwhile, AAA reports that ... [Read More]

Ford Credit Announces Restructure Plans, Wagner to Retire

Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Credit announced it is consolidating and centralizing most of its originations and servicing operations in the United States to help reduce costs and improve process efficiencies. Moreover, the company said it is making salaried personnel ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Completes Credit Facility, AmeriCredit Announces Asset-Backed Securitization

Wednesday, Sep. 27, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., and FORT WORTH, Texas — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced the completion of a $50-million credit facility, while AmeriCredit announced its 55th asset-backed securitization for $1.2 billion. Credit Acceptance Corp. said it completed a $50-million credit facility with ... [Read More]

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