PODCAST: Talking titles with Dave Spencer of Vitu
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 11:38 AM
Informed.IQ secures $63M in funding from Invictus Growth Partners with eyes on expansion in auto & other markets
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 12:21 PM
CHAMP Titles lands $55M in largest funding round to date
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 12:22 PM
Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
Robert Guerrero spent nearly 14 years as an executive with Insurance Auto Auctions, so he understands the complexities of damaged vehicles, distraught owners, auto insurers and repair shops. Now as the president and co-founder of ClaimBuyout, Guerrero explained how damaged ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
As payment technologies evolve, so do the risks. Dealers are increasingly targeted by sophisticated fraud schemes, and compliance requirements are tightening. Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas recapped the current environment on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
Nordis Technologies expands three key departments with trio of new executives
Wednesday, May. 14, 2025, 10:54 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nordis Technologies appointed three executives last week, saying the moves reflect the company’s commitment to scaling its operations and enhancing its service delivery to support continued growth. The personnel additions by the omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology solutions ... [Read More]
Informed.IQ & Suncoast Credit Union describe light cost & tech burdens to gain partnership benefits
Wednesday, May. 14, 2025, 10:53 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Informed.IQ announced a partnership with Suncoast Credit Union. The provider of artificial intelligence for automation in auto finance and one of Florida’s largest credit unions now are working together to enhance funding efficiency and dealer satisfaction — without ... [Read More]
Who to Watch: Kadarmandalgi sees bright industry future & being part of RouteOne
Monday, May. 12, 2025, 10:50 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of the May edition of Auto Remarketing, which will focus entirely on a new special feature: Who to Watch. This special feature will recognize auto industry executives and companies — selected by Cherokee Media ... [Read More]
CULA leverages Self Inspection to help credit unions & lessees
Monday, May. 12, 2025, 10:46 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) recently partnered with Self Inspection, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-powered inspections that gained $3 million in seed funding in February. The initial fruit from that seed is CULA highlighting the success of a ... [Read More]
Upstart finalizes $1.2B forward-flow agreement with Fortress
Wednesday, May. 7, 2025, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Upstart, an artificial intelligence lending marketplace whose platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar “relief” loans, announced a forward-flow commitment from funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. According to ... [Read More]
TFS revamps presence on Instagram
Wednesday, May. 7, 2025, 11:51 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
As the captive finance company put it: “Things are about to get reels good, reels fast.” In a move meant to help its franchised dealerships, too, Toyota Financial Services said it is “flipping the script” on auto finance storytelling with ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: The looming threat of deepfakes & new era of financial fraud
Monday, May. 5, 2025, 11:53 AM
Tom Oscherwitz, InformedIQ
In recent years, while artificial intelligence has empowered lenders to enhance their businesses, it has also provided fraudsters with sophisticated tools to perpetrate financial fraud. One of the most concerning developments is the use of generative AI techniques, including deepfakes, ... [Read More]
Hyundai Capital America deploys DataScan’s risk-management tool
Monday, May. 5, 2025, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
DataScan announced on Monday that Hyundai Capital America has adopted RiskGauge to strengthen risk oversight and improve operational efficiency across its national dealer network. By leveraging RiskGauge’s advanced inventory risk technology and daily collateral monitoring, the provider of inventory risk ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Harnessing AI in auto finance while enhancing efficiency and customer trust
Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025, 10:44 AM
Andrew Chow, FICO
In the rapidly evolving landscape of auto finance, artificial intelligence emerges as a transformative force. For lenders, the adoption of AI presents an opportunity to enhance decision-making processes, streamline operations, and ultimately improve customer satisfaction. However, the integration of this ... [Read More]
Experian rolls out tool for shopping & securing car insurance
Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025, 10:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian is now deep into the car insurance business, too. The company on Wednesday announced the expansion of its Experian Marketplace portfolio with the addition of Root Insurance, a technology entity powering insurance solutions. Experian said this partnership gives consumers ... [Read More]
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