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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
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
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

How is Obama Administration Impacting Auto Finance Market?

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — As President Obama passed the 100-day mark of his presidency this week, legal and compliance analysts from Wolters Kluwer Financial Services offered their perspectives on how his administration is impacting several aspects of the financial regulatory environment, including the ... [Read More]

NABD 2009 Coming Up Next Month

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers' 11th annual national conference will kick off next month with a focus on "New BHPH Profit Opportunities In the Current Environment." The educational program at NABD 2009 — scheduled for May ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

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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NAF Association Unveils Conference Lineup

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association released the details of its 13th Annual Non-Prime Auto Finance Conference, which will be held June 3-5 at the Renaissance Worthington in Fort Worth, Texas. Basically, the conference will address the hurdles associated ... [Read More]

XpressCredit Expands Loan Origination System

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – XpressCredit announced earlier this week that it has enhanced its loan origination system with a new customer information verification tool. Basically, FacTrack is designed to be a flexible feature that allows lenders to verify and cross-reference customer ... [Read More]

AmeriCredit Extends Warehouse Facility; Improves Credit Results, Balance Sheet

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Sharing the company's results for the period, AmeriCredit executives described the fiscal-year third quarter as "productive and successful." More specifically, the quarter included an amendment and extension to AmeriCredit's master warehouse credit facility, seasonal improvements in the company's ... [Read More]

First Advantage CREDCO Partners with Finance Express

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO announced Monday it has integrated its credit-based information solutions with Finance Express, a provider of online finance services and technology to independent dealers. As part of the partnership, First Advantage CREDCO will provide dealers with ... [Read More]

Acura Financial Services Makes Debut

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — In order to better meet the needs of its luxury brand's dealers and customers, American Honda Finance Corp. recently launched a separate financial services offering for Acura. According to officials, the introduction of Acura Financial Services is just ... [Read More]

Soft Sales Volumes, High Credit-Loss Provisions Impact Ford Credit’s 1Q Performance

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Like many of its peers in the industry, Ford Motor Credit's first-quarter performance was negatively affected by credit restrictions as well as low consumer confidence and job losses through the country, according to the company.  Specifically, in its preliminary quarterly ... [Read More]

ARA Teams with DRN to Help Recovery Agents Improve Returns for Lenders

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The American Recovery Association and Digital Recognition Network, which specializes in license plate recognition, announced this week that they have joined together for a three-year marketing and sales agreement. The agreement means ARA will utilize DRN's license plate recognition ... [Read More]

Zoombak Launches Referral Program that Offers Cash for New Customers

Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Zoombak recently announced the launch of its new Customer Referral Program, which is designed to reward customers for word-of-mouth marketing and to drive sales of its GPS locator technology. The company will send $25 in cash to customers ... [Read More]

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