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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

Urban Science survey: Dealers confident in sales process, wary of AI for lead follow-ups

Friday, May. 15, 2026, 11:48 AM

The sixth annual automotive research study by Urban Science in collaboration with The Harris Poll highlighted that nine in 10 U.S. car buyers said a traditional dealership is their top choice for purchasing a vehicle. Now let’s delve deeper into ... Read More

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

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

Jasensky pinpoints 4 key attributes your next job candidate should possess

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Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, 11:41 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Automotive Personnel CEO Don Jasensky asked this question when compiling his latest strategy recommendations for dealerships and finance companies. In a message to the industry and also with SubPrime Auto Finance News, Jasensky said, “What do NASA, Elon Musk and ... [Read More]

CFPB & Justice Department issue statement focused on ECOA & immigration status

CFPB files lawsuit against US Auto Sales servicer

Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, 11:01 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Last week was a busy one at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Not only did the CFPB make multiple moves associated with what regulators and the White House dub “junk fees,” the bureau and Justice Department issued a joint statement ... [Read More]

CFPB, FTC & White House intensify pursuit to eliminate ‘junk fees’

Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, 11:49 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The campaign to prohibit what the regulators are continuing to call “junk fees” intensified again this week as the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau all made moves associated with the topic. First, the ... [Read More]

CFPB revisits ancillary product refunds in special edition of Supervisory Highlights

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Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, 11:33 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights this week. A portion focused on a topic that industry experts such as Allied Solutions cautioned finance companies about navigating carefully. The report delved into ancillary ... [Read More]

NAF Association adds executive retreat for 2024

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 11:20 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The National Automotive Finance Association plans to host two major industry events in 2024. Along with its Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in June, the NAF Association announced details of second gathering. The organization said the 2024 Auto Finance C-Suite Retreat ... [Read More]

Details of new awards program from Open Lending

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Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 11:14 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Following up from its recent Executive Lending Roundtable, Open Lending announced the launch of what the provider of contract analytics, risk-based pricing, risk modeling and default insurance called the Open Lending Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). The company said this ... [Read More]

Even with slight improvement in September, auto credit availability remains tight

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, 10:38 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for September showed some slight improvement, as Cox Automotive reported on Tuesday that credit access was made more accessible. But compared to this time last year or before the pandemic, it’s still a challenge in ... [Read More]

StoneEagle reveals CTO transition

Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, 11:25 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Last week, StoneEagle announced the transition of its chief technology officer, as Gary Peek will take on the role from Chris Tynes, who has been with the provider of F&I and service metrics reporting, menu sales tools, an F&I product ... [Read More]

Dealer eProcess to host webinar about 5 ways to leverage credit prequalification

Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, 10:27 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Dealer eProcess said that understanding how to leverage credit prequalification is crucial for maximizing your dealership’s success. So the comprehensive website and digital marketing solution recruited CreditMiner vice president of strategic partnerships Ken Luna to host an education webinar about ... [Read More]

FTC joins CFPB in seeking reversal of appeals court decision involving FCRA

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 09:53 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission joined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The agencies urging reversal of a district court decision that said they say ... [Read More]

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