Subaru outlines plans for own captive in both U.S. & Canada
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, 11:31 AM
Record positive trade equity of certain models helping to overcome some car-business headwinds
Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, 12:21 PM
RockED chosen as official industry certification partner for the National Loan Payoff Clearinghouse
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, 10:50 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
5 industry leaders join advisory board of startup Carsfast
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]
Affordability & online tools top 8 key findings in latest TrueCar shopper survey
Auto Fin Journal Staff
With a dealership offering tools for online payments, trade-in and financing still being greatly wanted by consumers, TrueCar’s latest shopper study also growing concern about individuals being able to afford their purchase. On Monday, TrueCar released the fifth wave of ... [Read More]
Equifax names new head of corporate development
Auto Fin Journal Staff
With an eye on growth in the cloud and beyond, Equifax on Friday named Sunil Bindal as senior vice president of corporate development, effective immediately. In this critical role, the company said Bindal will report to Equifax chief executive officer ... [Read More]
Point Predictive lands Series B growth financing, modifies executive team
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Point Predictive recently bolstered both its human and financial resources. The San Diego-based company, which provides machine learning solutions to the financing industry to curb fraud and streamline operations, announced that it has completed its Series B growth financing. Napier ... [Read More]
Vroom gets extension of floorplan commitment from Ally
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Within a week of expanding its financial commitment to Carvana, Ally Financial made a move with another company in the digital-retailing space: Vroom. On Tuesday, the ecommerce platform for buying and selling used vehicles announced an extension of its $450 ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Drive to digital forces more focus on synthetic identity fraud solutions
Byron McDuffee, Equifax
Synthetic identity fraud is an issue that has grown in complexity over the years and continues to be problematic with auto dealers and lenders alike. Because of its complex nature, The Federal Reserve reported recently that experts suggest a “comprehensive ... [Read More]
4 updated components of Alfa Systems 5.6
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alfa recently released an update for its software platform for asset finance, Alfa Systems. Refined during 18 months of development, the company highlighted that Alfa Systems 5.6 brings together of important new features, including a comprehensive redesign of the user ... [Read More]
IAA reinforces Dealertrack Payoff Quote feature
Auto Fin Journal Staff
IAA is boosting its technology to improve the payoff process. On Thursday, IAA announced the enhancement of its Loan Payoff product with Dealertrack Payoff Quote. The company highlighted the new feature provides immediate payoff amounts from top finance companies across ... [Read More]
Truist forms venture capital division for fintech investment
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Truist Financial Corp. recently unveiled a corporate venture capital division created by integrating investments in technology companies from the heritage SunTrust brand with BB&T Ventures. The bank highlighted this firm — Truist Ventures — is focusing on strategic partnerships and investments ... [Read More]
Ally increases financial commitment to Carvana
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Carvana is aiming to retail 2 million used vehicles. And with more committed resources from Ally Financial arriving on Tuesday, the online retailer is confident of reaching that goal. Carvana announced a $1.0 billion increase to its current loan sale ... [Read More]
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