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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
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
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

DriveItAway secures $2M credit line for more growth in EV space

DriveItAway secures $2M credit line
Friday, May. 3, 2024, 11:18 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DriveItAway Holdings now has more resources to continue its mission to help consumers who might have soft credit histories and financial resources — or general apprehension about electric vehicles — get into EVs. On Friday, the company that offers “micro-lease ... [Read More]

Car business could take brunt of impact from keeping rates high

Car business could take brunt of impact from keeping rates high
Thursday, May. 2, 2024, 11:48 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The job market improved in April, but the Federal Reserve doesn’t like how inflation is tracking, so policymakers decided not to lower interest rates this week. Comerica Bank is expecting rate cuts by the end of the year, but Cox ... [Read More]

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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!

How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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APCO breaks into the glass world by acquiring Crystal Fusion Technologies

APCO acquires Crystal Fusion Technologies
Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, 04:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
APCO Holdings continued to grow on Wednesday, announcing the acquisition of Crystal Fusion Technologies, which is a provider of automotive glass protection solutions. The provider and administrator F&I products and home to the EasyCare and GWC Warranty brands said this ... [Read More]

9 recipients of 2024 NARS Industry Awards

award winner
Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, 02:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association handed out nine industry awards during this year’s North American Repossessors Summit. The 2024 NARS Industry Awards recognized repossession agents as well as representatives from finance companies and service providers. Along with explanations of each award ... [Read More]

EFG adds experienced trio to key dealer profitability positions

efg-adds-experienced-trio-to-key-dealer-profitability-positions
Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, 09:57 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EFG Companies has added three senior executives with more than 70 years of experience in retail automotive sales and F&I management combined. Joining the firm recently named as a USA Today National Standard Top Employer are: —Adam Fifield as vice ... [Read More]

Agora Data CEO in running for EY entrepreneur honor

Agora Data CEO in running for EY entrepreneur honor
Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, 09:56 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Agora Data CEO Steve Burke was named an Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Southwest Award finalist by Ernst & Young. Now in its 38th year, the company highlighted the Entrepreneur of the Year program is a competitive business award endeavor ... [Read More]

Experian survey: Personal finance knowledge gaps lead to costly mistakes

paying bills
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024, 10:29 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Country music singer Tracy Lawrence released the song, “Lessons Learned,” in 2000. The chorus contains the lines, “Oh lessons learned, man they sure run deep; they don’t go away and they don’t come cheap.” It’s 24 years later, and new ... [Read More]

Allied Solutions & FINOFR integrate further to spot chances to add protection products after origination

Allied & FINOFR team up for post-origination protection
Monday, Apr. 29, 2024, 11:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Allied Solutions and FINOFR recently expanded their ongoing partnership to expand their digital footprint for financial institutions. The result is an integration called Vehicle Protection Reset, which merges FINOFR’s platform with Allied Solutions’ iQQ and Direct Impact Marketing solutions. By ... [Read More]

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

700Credit rolls out driver’s license authentication integration with iTapMenu
Monday, Apr. 29, 2024, 11:21 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, 700Credit — a provider of credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull, identity verification and fraud detection platforms — announced an integration with iTapMenu, an F&I menu platform that offers e-signature and e-payment solutions. The new integration includes the ... [Read More]

AFSA unveils Consumer Credit Conditions Index

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024, 11:58 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) leveraged its membership base to create its latest ongoing project — the Consumer Credit Conditions Index (C3 Index). AFSA revealed the first findings from this initiative, which is meant to fill a need among ... [Read More]

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