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Artificial Intelligence
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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

Executive with experience at IBM, Verizon, Ford and Jaguar joins Vinli

George Ayers Vinli for web
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, 08:04 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Vinli recently hired an executive vice president of partnerships who has an extensive background both with automakers and a pair of well-known technology companies. Taking on this role for the connected car and data intelligence platform provider is George Ayres, ... [Read More]

Prodigy and Del Grande Dealer Group launch digital-retail solution

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Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, 08:02 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Prodigy and Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) are collaborating to get vehicles delivered in the smoothest way possible by leveraging technology. The San Francisco-based digital retailing company focused on streamlining the online and onsite sales experience for vehicle buyers and ... [Read More]

Inovatec dealer survey reinforces importance of time during financing process

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Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, 03:52 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Inovatec Systems Corp. asked dealerships to complete a survey to learn more details about how stores are completing their vehicle financing during the coronavirus pandemic. While COVID-19 has impacted many components of dealership operations, the provider of cloud-based software solutions ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Growing importance of fintech R&D during COVID-19

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Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, 03:39 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
This episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast features Wayne Miller, executive director of The Venture Center, which collaborates with the FIS Fintech Accelerator program to identify and help startup firms accelerate the development of innovative solutions that bring new capabilities ... [Read More]

2 separate surveys detail depth of consumers’ concern about personal data and privacy

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Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, 03:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Separate consumer surveys by KPMG and by Ponemon Institute sponsored by ID Experts uncovered the growing concern consumers have about their personal data and privacy as more technology is leveraged. According to the survey from KPMG, 56% of Americans reported ... [Read More]

Crediverso launches website to help Hispanic consumers manage credit

Carlos Hernandez for web
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, 03:24 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Crediverso is looking to use its recently launched online presence to give Hispanic consumers information and options to make wise credit decisions. To bridge a cultural gap where U.S. banking institutions might have fallen short, Crediverso highlighted that its mobile ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Revisiting risk calculations as COVID-19 continues

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Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, 03:45 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Back in May, Michael Sogomonian, the director of decision science at Digital Matrix Systems, suggested a series of actions finance companies could take to protect their portfolios during the coronavirus pandemic. For this installment of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Sogomonian revisited ... [Read More]

Market Scan welcomes Reid as vice president of strategic partnerships

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Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, 03:39 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of Cherokee Media Group’s first Women in Auto Finance honorees is taking on a new professional challenge. Market Scan Information Systems announced on Monday that its new vice president of strategic partnerships is Jennifer Reid, whose resume includes time with ... [Read More]

ANALYSIS: Is coronavirus a crisis for asset-finance operations or a catalyst for technological change?

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Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2020, 09:25 PM
Brendan Gleeson, White Clarke Group
Business leaders have largely embraced the rapid introduction of home working and digital processes as an inevitable necessity. Though the global lockdown has rapidly accelerated trends in digitalization, seeing many asset finance businesses moving their operations entirely online in a ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Auto-loan fraud is pervasive yet preventable

Fraud prevention
Sunday, Jul. 26, 2020, 07:24 PM
Gilad Komorov, Lightico
Auto-loan fraud is a significant challenge to the auto-finance industry — one that actually grew during the pandemic. Auto-finance fraud reportedly cost the industry $7 billion in 2018 alone and resulted in damage to business reputation and compliance issues. Better ... [Read More]

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