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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
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
We continue 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. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
We continue 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. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
Why now is the time used-car leasing might gain sustained momentum
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:25 PM
We continue 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. FlexPath DXP chief executive officer Tarry Shebesta draws on ... Listen Here

5 more non-prime finance companies now leverage TurboPass’ verification solutions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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]

KeyBank acquires AQN Strategies to reinforce analytics expertise

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Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:14 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
KeyBank recently reinforced its analytics capabilities by entering into a definitive agreement to acquire AQN Strategies, an analytics-driven consultancy with deep expertise in the financial services industry. At the close of the transaction, AQN founder and managing partner Ben Sabloff ... [Read More]

Chartis recognizes FICO fraud solutions for third straight year

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Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
FICO continues to receive recognition for its fight against fraud. This week, FICO announced that it has been named the category leader for enterprise fraud solutions in the Chartis 2021 RiskTech Quadrant report for the third year in a row. ... [Read More]

Equifax blends HIREtech into workforce solutions portfolio

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Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:10 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Equifax looked to bolster its employment verification services and other offerings via an acquisition that closed on Tuesday. Equifax announced that it finalized the acquisition of HIREtech, a technology-focused human capital management (HCM) and employer tax incentive firm. With this ... [Read More]

NowLake & Carsfast partner to offer financing via SMS chatbots

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Friday, Mar. 5, 2021, 02:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
NowLake Technology — the result of the recent uniting of Westlake Technology Holdings and Nowcom Corp. — is now collaborating with a startup that’s gained momentum in the past six months. After launching in Chicago in September and adding five ... [Read More]

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