IntraFi survey: Banks see lower funding costs & improved access to capital
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, 11:53 AM
5 potential benefits of Allied Data Exchange powered by PortX
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, 10:55 AM
Cherry Bekaert report: Private equity positioned for ‘breakout 2026’
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, 11:42 AM
More insight into fraud at dealerships with Experian’s Jim Maguire
Experian senior director for automotive Jim Maguire made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to recap findings from the company’s latest dealer survey that examined the impact of fraud at dealerships. Maguire then touched on the balance dealers and ... Listen Here
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, 03:55 PM
Cox Automotive on guiding the modern car buyer
One of the keynote presentations from Used Car Week 2025 featured Micah Tindor and Elizabeth Stegall of Cox Automotive for a session titled, “Guiding the Modern Buyer with Trust, Tech & Smarter Trade-Ins.” Valuable study findings and dealership recommendations now ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 05:17 PM
Kevin Roberts of CarGurus on 2026 Used-Car Market
Kevin Roberts, who is director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus, is back on the show to talk about the hot start to 2026 for the retail used-car market. Roberts and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss ... Listen Here
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 07:18 PM
Origence lands another partnership; this time with CARFAX
Friday, Mar. 5, 2021, 02:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Financial institutions that leverage Origence, a CU Direct brand, now have better access to CARFAX data through a new partnership between the companies announced on Thursday. The expanding network of financial institutions using the Origence consumer loan origination system (LOS) ... [Read More]
Darwin platform now includes consumer insurance quotes from Fetch
Friday, Mar. 5, 2021, 02:03 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The insurance portion of potential F&I activities at the dealership might have gotten a boost via a move by Darwin Automotive and Fetch. This week, Darwin announced that its platform is now seamlessly integrated with Fetch, an electronic auto insurance ... [Read More]
NXCR adds 7 seasoned executives to management team ahead of product launch and acceleration phase
Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021, 09:06 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After landing some credit resources just before the end of the year via Westlake Financial, NextCar Holding Co. (NXCR) reinforced its portfolio of human capital on Tuesday. The fintech and insurtech vehicle subscription platform for dealers, automakers and third-party listing ... [Read More]
4 steps to satisfying dealers’ commercial finance needs
Monday, Mar. 1, 2021, 04:30 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Much effort is put into the analysis of finance-company performance when handling business from the consumer side. J.D. Power decided to examine how finance companies are faring with another vital customer segment — dealerships. The firm on Thursday revealed its first ... [Read More]
CDK Global completes $1.45B sale of international business
Monday, Mar. 1, 2021, 04:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, CDK Global announced it has completed the previously announced $1.45 billion sale of the CDK International business to Francisco Partners (FP), a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. “We are very pleased that ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Advanced data insights provide more targeted marketing & fraud protection
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:21 PM
Lena Bourgeois, Equifax
As automotive shoppers move more of their buying process online, it is important to understand their identity throughout the entire car-buying journey to provide a more personalized shopping experience that provides more confidence to dealers and lenders about who their ... [Read More]
4 benefits of LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Accuity merging operations
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Accuity already was part of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions group of companies, but executives recently announced they are merging operations in an effort to focus their resources in the global financial crime compliance sector with complementary solutions. Already operating in ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Another look at how the pandemic boosted digital retailing
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Pete MacInnis came back for another podcast episode to recap not only what dealerships have learned about digital retailing from pandemic, but also how eLEND Solutions found ways to generate year-over-year gains while COVID-19 impacted the automotive industry. To listen ... [Read More]
Bain and S&P reports highlight growing fintech usage & investment
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 04:58 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Separate reports from Bain & Co. and S&P Global Market Intelligence detailed how much the COVID-19 pandemic propelled the adoption of digital tools in banking and financing, cultivating a fertile field for more advancements and investments this year and beyond. Beginning ... [Read More]
DigniFi names new chief technology officer
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 04:56 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
DigniFi — a platform company that connects consumers with finance companies for vehicle repairs, tires, accessories and other auto-related needs — recently named its new chief technology officer Reporting to chief executive officer Richard Counihan from Seattle will be Kevin ... [Read More]
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