This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
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
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
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
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
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
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
AFSA installs SCUSA’s Broderick to lead vehicle finance division
Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021, 03:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of the previous Women in Auto Finance honorees highlighted in Auto Fin Journal now also holds a leading position for the American Financial Services Association (AFSA). This week, AFSA announced the installation of Sandra Broderick, who is head of ... [Read More]
PODCAST: GM Financial’s Kyle Birch on navigating through the pandemic & more
Monday, Mar. 22, 2021, 02:35 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The last in-person interview before the pandemic conducted by Kyle Birch, who is president of North America operations at GM Financial, was for the Auto Remarketing Podcast at last year’s Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association. ... [Read More]
Upstart set to acquire Prodigy to reinforce auto platform
Monday, Mar. 22, 2021, 02:24 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In June, Upstart Holdings broadened its offering by entering into the auto-financing market. Last week, the platform fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) revealed an upcoming acquisition to strengthen its position in the auto sphere. Upstart announced it has entered into ... [Read More]
MotoRefi hires 3 new senior execs, signs lease for new headquarters
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:30 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
MotoRefi announced a series of moves on Wednesday, including a new expanded headquarters as well as the addition of three senior executives to its management team. The auto fintech startup that was an Emerging 8 honoree last year and secured ... [Read More]
5 more non-prime finance companies now leverage TurboPass’ verification solutions
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Past Emerging 8 honoree TurboPass is continuing to add its client portfolio, especially finance companies that specialize in non-prime financing. With more than 2,000 current dealership users now with the ability to pull reports as part of the underwriting and ... [Read More]
TrueCar to power Navy Federal Car Buying Service
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:25 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On the heels of announcing its latest initiatives to support the military, TrueCar announced a partnership to bring exclusive value to servicemembers and their families for all their vehicle buying and financing needs. TrueCar and Navy Federal Credit Union now ... [Read More]
Junior Achievement recognizes GM Financial for seventh consecutive year
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021, 08:32 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
GM Financial recently received more recognition for its work outside of originating vehicle leases and installment contracts and collecting monthly payments. The captive for General Motors has been awarded the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for its commitment to Junior ... [Read More]
4 components of Ally’s enhanced relationship with CarLotz
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021, 08:14 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Ally Financial already forged relationships with companies that might be considered non-traditional used-vehicle entities, like Carvana and Vroom. On Thursday, Ally added consignment-to-retail used-vehicle marketplace CarLotz to its client portfolio. According to a news release, Ally and CarLotz entered into ... [Read More]
Alliant Credit Union expands leasing program into fourth state via CULA
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021, 08:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alliant Credit Union now is originating vehicle leases in four different states thanks to assistance from Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA). Having supported vehicle leasing for credit unions for more than 30 years, CULA is helping power the expansion of ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Grappling with the potential for ‘digital discrimination’
Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:17 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Researchers are beginning to examine the possibility of “digital discrimination” in light of a lot of commerce happening online and through mobile technologies. Previous Used Car Week speaker Allen Denson, who is now a partner in the Washington, D.C., office ... [Read More]
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