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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

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

ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution

Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM

Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... 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

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]

ARA now accepting nominations for 9 industry awards

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Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 12:30 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The American Recovery Association is deep into its planning for the 2024 North American Repossessors Summit, which is scheduled for April 11-12 in Orlando, Fla. Through Halloween, ARA is accepting nominations for nine awards that will be given during NARS. ... [Read More]

Lucas Oil & Dealer Advantage Group roll out 2 F&I programs

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 12:27 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, Lucas Oil announced a new partnership with Dealer Advantage Group to offer two new exclusive Lucas Oil-branded F&I programs to dealerships. The company highlighted Lucas Oil Paint & Interior Program and Lucas Oil Engine for Life Program, available ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Open Lending chief revenue officer Matt Roe on opportunities in the non-prime space

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 12:26 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

As the company hosted its Executive Lending Roundtable last week in Austin, Texas, Open Lending chief revenue officer Matt Roe took some time to have a conversation for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Roe recapped two of the ... [Read More]

Edmunds spots new record for down payments on used vehicles

700Credit rolls out driver’s license authentication integration with iTapMenu

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, 12:02 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Edmunds combed through its third-quarter vehicle transaction data and discovered the average annual percentage rate (APR) for both new and used vehicles financed during Q3 continued to climb. And analysts spotted a new record for average down payments for used ... [Read More]

Credit conditions drifting into ‘low gear’

Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, 11:51 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Experts shared not-so-rosy viewpoints about credit conditions, sales expectations and more, as the industry began the fourth quarter. S&P Global Ratings said through a report released last week that credit conditions for borrowers in North America are set to slowly ... [Read More]

Survey confirms rising appeal of online researching & shopping for F&I products

Friday, Sep. 29, 2023, 10:27 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The latest industry survey by Protective Asset Protection sought to get a better understanding of growth patterns for online research and sales of vehicle transactions and F&I product offerings at dealerships across the U.S. The provider of F&I programs and ... [Read More]

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