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Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

RouteOne Thanks Dealers for Suggestions

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne said it made several recent enhancement to its Web-based credit application management system based on feedback from its dealer customers. According to executives, the changes further streamline RouteOne's platform, reducing entry time and improving the ... [Read More]

Ford Launches 0% APR Program for All Qualifying Consumers, Including Subprime

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is rolling out a zero-percent APR incentive program starting today called the Labor Day Sales Event that's available to all qualifying consumers, including those with subprime credit ratings, three Ford representatives confirmed Wednesday. The program kicks off ... [Read More]

Cars.com Launches Free Webinar Series

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Cars.com announced its introducing a series of free monthly Webinars called dealeradvantage LIVE. These educational sessions are open to all dealers, regardless of whether or not they are a client of cars.com. Topics of the Webinars include how ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Names Von Pusch Senior VP of Customer Development

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced the appointment of Rick Von Pusch to senior vice president of customer development. In this role, he will be responsible for understanding and fulfilling the current and future needs of DealerTrack's customers through the ... [Read More]

Credit Union Direct Featured at NRC 2006

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — In response to rising industry interest, the 2006 National Remarketing Conference announces its plan to feature Evan Etheridge, national sales director for Credit Union Direct. Presenting workshops in two separate time slots, Nov. 1 at 3:00 p.m. ... [Read More]

NADA Introduces Free Consulting Hotline for Dealers

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — The National Automobile Dealers Association is now providing a free hotline to offer a consulting service for dealers, general managers and managers, association officials announced Monday. The services include financial tips, business operations consulting and more. "This ... [Read More]

Bank of America Hires Buza to Expand Chicago Auto Team

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Michael Buza has joined Bank of America as a dealer financial services senior client manager in the Chicago metro area, bank executives announced Monday. In his new role, Buza will represent a team of financial, product and industry ... [Read More]

UCDA Reminds Dealers of Proper Use of Dealer Plate

Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ONTARIO — The Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario recently reminded its members that it has been more than a year since the new white dealer plates with red lettering were introduced and that the old plates should be phased ... [Read More]

Car-Mart, Group 1 Each Open or Acquire New Dealership

Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark., and HOUSTON — America's Car-Mart recently announced the opening of its newest location in Cullman, Ala., while Group 1 Automotive said it has acquired Performance Nissan, located near Los Angeles in Duarte, Calif. Car-Mart's executives said the newest ... [Read More]

NAF Reports Growth in Nonprime Auto Finance Industry

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The nonprime auto finance industry is gaining momentum, according to the 23 companies that participated in the National Automotive Finance Association's annual Nonprime Automotive Financing Survey. Overall, the study reported a cumulative increase in loan originations of ... [Read More]

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