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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

CNW: Auto Loan Approvals Climb in December

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Early data from CNW Research indicates that auto loan approvals began to rebound in December after plummeting in October. "This marks the second month that auto lenders seem to have loosened the purse strings a bit," explained Art ... [Read More]

Automotive Credit Corp. of Michigan Going Strong

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Officials from Automotive Credit Corp., based in Michigan, reached out to SubPrime Auto Finance News late last week to report the company is thriving and expanding. In fact, Tony Stallworth, vice president of sales and marketing, said, "We ... [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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Sekurus Launches Upgraded Version of ON TIME FLEX

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MURRIETA, Calif. — Sekurus, the manufacturer of ON TIME, the patented starter interrupt system that ensures timely collection of customer car payments, recently announced the introduction of ON TIME FLEX XL, which is an upgraded version of its popular ON TIME FLEX ... [Read More]

AFSA Adds to Vehicle Finance Conference Speaker Lineup

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
For more information, visit www.vehiclefinanceconference.com. [Read More]

GM, Chrysler Go National with Credit Union Partnership to Drive More Sales

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LANSING and DEARBORN, Mich. — Both General Motors and Chrysler announced this week that they are going national with their "Invest in America" credit union partnership to get more customers behind the wheels of domestic vehicles. GM announced Wednesday that it ... [Read More]

NowCom Teams Up with Experian to Provide AutoCheck

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Nowcom recently announced the integration of the AutoCheck vehicle history reporting service from Experian Automotive into its Dealer Desktop auto dealer software solution. This integration allows Nowcom's independent dealers to run AutoCheck vehicle history reports on their ... [Read More]

First Advantage CREDCO Now Offers Dealers Breakdowns of Demographic, Lifestyle Info, More on Consumers

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — Earlier this week, First Advantage CREDCO announced it is introducing a consumer information decisioning product called Credit Advantage to help dealers. Offered exclusively from First Advantage CREDCO, Credit Advantage delivers consumer data beyond essential credit scoring indicators, providing ... [Read More]

Bank of America Joins RouteOne’s eContracting Platform; Aimbridge Integration Begins

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced that Bank of America is now participating on its eContracting platform. Moreover, the company has launched the first phase of its integration with Aimbridge Lending Solutions so that dealers can now send credit applications for ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Cuts 53 Employees at Arizona Auto Loan Center

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — As part of its anticipated merger with Wachovia, Wells Fargo confirmed that 53 employees at its auto loan center in Tempe, Ariz., were cut. As earlier reported by SubPrime Auto Finance News, Wachovia Dealer Services is now handling the ... [Read More]

Annual Consumer Bankruptcies Climb by Double-Digits

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings jumped by nearly 33 percent nationwide in 2008 from the previous year. The data showed that the overall ... [Read More]

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