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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

PODCAST: DRN discusses location-data trends since pandemic arrived

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Monday, Jul. 20, 2020, 02:44 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In a preview of what he will discuss in more detail during the all-digital Automotive Intelligence Summit, DRN executive vice president and general manager of fintech Jeremiah Wheeler offered some insight into the company’s location data gathered since the coronavirus ... [Read More]

Shop.com partners with CarSaver to bring consumers digital shopping and delivery

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Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2020, 03:19 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The online marketplace for consumers to find and finance their next vehicle digitally gained another participant this week, highlighting access to an inventory of more than 100,000 used vehicles for sale nationwide. Shop.com, Market America's primary global e-commerce website, introduced ... [Read More]

4 potential benefits of enhanced Equifax reports with industry-specific FICO scores

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Monday, Jul. 13, 2020, 03:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Mark Luber is hitting the ground running as the chief product officer for Equifax United States Information Solutions (USIS). Just a few days after announcing he joined the company from Cox Automotive, Luber highlighted the newest tool from Equifax; the ... [Read More]

Perry now president & CEO of Denver-based software and dealer-services company

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Monday, Jul. 13, 2020, 03:04 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The next chapter in Chip Perry’s professional career officially began last Friday; this time with another start-up. The executive who previously has served as a leader with The Los Angeles Times, Autotrader and TrueCar became president and chief executive officer ... [Read More]

Van Horn Automotive Group taps Inovatec to underpin finance company

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Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020, 02:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A Midwest franchised dealer group with its own finance company finalized a partnership with Inovatec Systems Corp. on Wednesday. The provider of cloud-based software solutions for all financial institutions now has a relationship with Wisconsin Consumer Credit, the financial arm ... [Read More]

IAA and Dealertrack expand strategic agreement as NC to allow digital processing of total loss titles

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Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020, 02:21 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Perhaps accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, electronic signatures and other fintech developments now are being utilized more frequently in connection with vehicles that end up being scrapped or dissembled for parts. Dealertrack and IAA recapped on Thursday that the General ... [Read More]

Tresl and Flexco Fleet Services highlight support for Local Initiatives Support Corp.

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Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2020, 02:51 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Fintech firms Tresl and Flexco Fleet Services highlighted their latest philanthropy efforts. The companies recently partnered the Hourglass Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Hourglass Management Co.,  to support Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) and financially assist in continued efforts to ... [Read More]

DigniFi continues upward trajectory, integrating with Xtime to launch FlexPay

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Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2020, 02:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A week after landing nearly $300 million in financial resources to expand operations, DigniFi is integrating its financing platform for auto repairs and services with Xtime. To help increase dealer revenue per repair order and provide customers with more flexible ... [Read More]

Rodo finalizes partnership with Motus to help business drivers

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Monday, Jul. 6, 2020, 03:37 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Rodo — the online vehicle leasing startup and Emerging 8 honoree that first entered the marketplace known as Honcker — recently announced a partnership with Motus, a provider in reimbursement solutions for businesses with mobile-enabled workers. The companies explained their ... [Read More]

Luber moves from Cox Automotive to Equifax

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Monday, Jul. 6, 2020, 03:35 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Equifax hired a former top executive from Cox Automotive. After being Cox Automotive’s first chief data officer for a little more than a year, Equifax announced the appointment of Luber as the new chief product officer for United ... [Read More]

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