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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

ACA International fears House bill targeting robocalls would limit legitimate collections activities

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Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
ACA International questioned a proposal to regulate telephone communications from the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman based on the assertion it could do more harm than good. The organization that brings together third-party collection agencies, law firms, asset ... [Read More]

UPDATED: New-car finance rates at 10-year high, prompting incentive speculation

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Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2019, 02:39 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Editor's note: This updated report contains analysis from Cox Automotive, Edmunds, KAR Auction Services and the National Automobile Dealers Association. New-vehicle prices and financing costs approaching a 10-year high are making the task of delivering new models more of a challenge ... [Read More]

NextGear Capital founder dies at 75

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Monday, Apr. 1, 2019, 03:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last Friday, NextGear Capital announced the passing of John Fuller, company founder and a pioneer in automotive dealer financing. The company described Fuller as a “true innovator” in the field of floor planning; a segment of the automotive industry that ... [Read More]

CFPB Supervisory Highlights recap examinations of ancillary-product rebates

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Monday, Apr. 1, 2019, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau indicated that it took a deep look at what it called “unfair and deceptive practices” regarding rebates for certain ancillary products after examining the protocols executed by at least one captive finance company. CFPB officials ... [Read More]

Equifax and Wolters Kluwer join forces on end-to-end CECL solution

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Friday, Mar. 29, 2019, 01:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two more service providers are joining forces to help finance companies navigate the complicated protocols associated with upcoming changes implemented by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Equifax and Wolters Kluwer’s Finance, Risk & Reporting (FRR) business are teaming up to provide ... [Read More]

BillingTree creates new post and picks chief operating officer

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Friday, Mar. 29, 2019, 01:38 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
BillingTree created a new executive position and appointed a new chief operating officer this week. Taking on the role is Terri Harwood. In this newly created position, the company highlighted Harwood will lead BillingTree operations during a period of rapid ... [Read More]

Cordray resurfaces in California for discussion about ‘attacks against consumer protections’

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Thursday, Mar. 28, 2019, 02:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Having been unsuccessful in becoming governor of Ohio, former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Richard Cordray appears to have resurfaced on the West Coast in connection with a high-ranking California state lawmaker. Multiple social media posts from California Assemblymember Monique Limon ... [Read More]

National Creditors Connection’s ‘superstar’ returns in new executive role

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Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019, 02:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Taylor Thurman is back with National Creditors Connection Inc. (NCCI). The loss-reduction outsourcing (LRO) company recently announced Thurman returned to be its director of sales in the auto-finance market. NCCI indicated Thurman will be leading all market development and sales ... [Read More]

Paramount Recovery bolsters facilities and workforce

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Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019, 02:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Paramount Recovery Service, a leading Southern California-based automotive repossession company, recently announced the expansion of its locations and services as well as the hiring of two industry experts. Company leaders highlighted the physical expansion includes the acquisition of PRS’ largest ... [Read More]

Auto defaults remain stable for second straight month to open 2019

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Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2019, 02:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With all of the recent hubbub over delinquencies, auto finance defaults are remaining stable so far this year. S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released data through February for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, and the auto component remained ... [Read More]

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