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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

PriceGrabber.com Introduces Enhanced Used Car Classifieds

Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 19, 2006) — PriceGrabber.com announced an enhancement to its Autos channel that gives dealerships the opportunity to showcase pre-owned inventory on its network of sites. According to company executives, dealerships can now easily publish pre-owned inventory ... [Read More]

NABD to Host BHPH Collection Academy

Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON, Texas (July 19, 2006) — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers announced it will host a two-day collection academy in Atlanta on Jan. 10-11, at the Manheim DRIVE facility. Ken Shilson, CPA and NABD president, said the curriculum ... [Read More]

CarMax: 1Q Sales up 19 to $1.89 Billion

Sunday, Jul. 16, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RICHMOND, Va. — CarMax's total first-quarter sales grew 19 percent to $1.89 billion from $1.58 billion in the same period of fiscal 2006. Moreover, comparable-store used unit sales increased 6 percent, according to company executives. Executives attributed the improvement to ... [Read More]

DealerTrack Adds Lead Providers

Sunday, Jul. 16, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — In recent announcements, DealerTrack said its network is now offering lead management systems, with InterActive Financial Marketing Group, provider of Carloan.com, Autoloan.com and (800) AUTO-LOAN, the most recent addition, joining Bar None and BlueSky Marketing Group. ... [Read More]

DMV Taskforces Visit Calif. Dealers to Ensure Compliance with Car Buyer s Bill of Rights

Friday, Jul. 14, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 14, 2006) — California DMV taskforces are currently visiting dealerships throughout the state to ensure they are in compliance with the Car Buyer's Bill of Rights, which went into effect July 1. Mike Macaulay, an independent car ... [Read More]

Chase to Open Business Center for Dealers in Seattle

Friday, Jul. 14, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (July 14, 2006) — Chase Auto Finance Corp. announced Thursday that it will be opening a full-spectrum Seattle business center this month, which is designed to expand the company's services and better help area car dealers offer ... [Read More]

Car-Mart: 06 Gross Profit Down 2% Due to Higher Vehicle Costs

Friday, Jul. 7, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (July 7, 2006) — Gross profits for America's Car-Mart fell 2 percent for fiscal year 2006 due to higher vehicle costs and higher expenses in preparing units for sale, company executives reported Thursday. Cart-Mart's income for the year ... [Read More]

RouteOne Signs 100th Finance Source

Wednesday, Jul. 5, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (July 5, 2006) — RouteOne recently announced it has signed its 100th lender, signaling a 40-percent increase in the number of finance sources available since January. "The quality of our 100 lending partners is especially noteworthy," said ... [Read More]

Bouncing Back from Lean Times, AmeriCredit Shows Growth

Monday, Jul. 3, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas (July 3, 2006) — After making some tough decisions in 2003 and trimming their portfolio, AmeriCredit executives promised to slowly build their business back up. As of 2006, executives said they are witnessing the fruition of their ... [Read More]

Finance Express Adds Acton as VP of Direct Lending

Monday, Jul. 3, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (July 3, 2006) — Finance Express, which operates an auto finance platform for independent dealers, announced it has hired Shannon Acton for the newly created position of vice president of direct lending. She will be responsible ... [Read More]

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