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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
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

Fair launches pilot to lease Acura and Honda CPO vehicles

2020 Honda Civic touring
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, 03:31 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Because of its robust new-model leasing activities, Honda and Acura usually have a deep well of vehicles that can become certified. And with a new pilot program orchestrated by Fair, those CPO units now can be leased again. On Wednesday, ... [Read More]

Newest financing pushes Tekion valuation above $1 billion

tekion for web
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, 03:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Fueled by its Series C financing round of $150 million, Tekion recently announced its valuation now stands at more than $1 billion. And with an array of automakers and major dealership groups in the mix, the cloud technology company and ... [Read More]

BMW Group Financial Services taps Yellowbrick to enhance analytics

BMW image for web
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, 03:20 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
BMW Group Financial Services made a move this week to shore up its technological capabilities to serve its automobile and motorcycle retailers. Hybrid cloud data warehouse company Yellowbrick Data announced it has been selected by BMW Group Financial Services to ... [Read More]

Constant claims 2020 AI TechAward for loss mitigation tool

AI Tech Awards for web
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, 04:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Constant has a reason to cheer this week. The fintech and automated loss mitigation provider received a 2020 AI TechAward, which celebrates technical innovation, adoption and reception in the artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science industries as well as ... [Read More]

Inovatec rebrands lending technology platform

inovatec screen shot with border for web
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, 04:21 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
This week, Inovatec Systems Corp. rebranded one of the key segments of its cloud-based software solutions for financial institutions. Inovatec announced its Compass Lending Platform has been rebranded under the JAVELIN name. Under the JAVELIN moniker, the products now include: ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Winning insights for electric-vehicle financing

genpact electric vehicles for web
Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, 06:26 PM
Rohan de Souza and Amaresh Tripathy, Genpact
Formula E has lessons for auto-finance companies as they transform. In Formula E, the world’s first fully electric, international racing championship, data is helping drivers win races. For our partner, Envision Virgin Racing, a founding Formula E team, it’s crucial ... [Read More]

OCC hands USAA $85M penalty involving compliance risk management

OCC building picture
Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, 03:52 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Earlier this week, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency assessed a $85 million civil money penalty against USAA Federal Savings Bank. According to a news release, the OCC took this action based on the bank’s failure to implement ... [Read More]

BBVA USA rolls out secured term loan discounts on fuel-efficient commercial vehicles

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Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, 03:49 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Companies that build commercial fleets with the most efficient vehicles available and financed by BBVA USA now can save in another way. The Sunbelt-based financial institution on Thursday unveiled its second product geared toward environmental sustainability, announcing a rate discount ... [Read More]

Ally honors Johnson with special ‘signature’ paint scheme

Ally jimmie johnson hood
Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, 03:44 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Ally Financial certainly is familiar with getting signatures for retail installment contracts. The company used its knowledge of that process to honor one of the best race car drivers ever. As seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson concludes his final full-time ... [Read More]

5 industry leaders join advisory board of startup Carsfast

carsfast new image for web
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, 02:02 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Tech startup Carsfast is positioning itself as a contactless and digital service to help consumers buy and finance their next vehicle. To provide strategic guidance and a progressive growth strategy, Carsfast on Tuesday announced the formation of its advisory board; ... [Read More]

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