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The Spark Between EVs & CPO
Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM
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
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM
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
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

SBS & Vero Technologies expand partnerships to power floorplan financing in US & Australia

7 recommendations for independents to sharpen operations
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 11:34 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Along with a move involving a lender in Australia, SBS and Vero Technologies expanded their collaborative efforts in floorplan financing this week to forge a new partnership with Auto Use, a U.S.-based provider of commercial auto financing solutions. With more ... [Read More]

ETHZilla integrates Karus to power AI-modeled auto loan tokenization

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Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 11:55 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Here’s a deal bringing together artificial intelligence, predictive credit analytics, blockchain infrastructure and investment funding with the goal of boosting performance in auto finance. On Wednesday, ETHZilla Corp., a technology company bringing decentralized finance infrastructure to traditional finance, announced the ... [Read More]

SelectFI gains new funding & CEO to push growth of AI-fueled platform to help dealership F&I managers

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 11:54 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of this year’s Emerging Companies honored by Cherokee Media Group’s Automotive Intelligence Awards announced a new round of funding Tuesday to support its rapid growth as well as a new CEO to lead the way. The automotive artificial intelligence ... [Read More]

Element to acquire Car IQ, bringing vehicle-initiated payments into fleet management

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Four years ago, Car IQ raised $15 million in Series B funding to further develop a payment solution specifically for fleet vehicles to make tracking easier for fleet managers and spending simpler for drivers when they’re behind the wheel. On ... [Read More]

Sumsub report on global fraud explains ‘sophistication shift’

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, 11:52 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A global examination of fraud by Sumsub showed how much of a worldwide problem it really is. Sumsub recently released its Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, analyzing millions of verification checks and more than 4 million fraud attempts between 2024-2025. The ... [Read More]

FICO & Plaid to leverage cash data for enhanced UltraFICO Score

Champ Titles raises $18M in Series C led by Point72 Ventures
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, 11:50 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
As technology evolves, the cash component of credit underwriting continues to be a key part of development by service providers. Not long after Experian rolled out its latest tool with a cash connection, FICO recently announced a strategic partnership with ... [Read More]

After raising Series A funding, EPIC forms 5-person board

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, 11:05 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Just before Halloween, EPIC announced it had raised $10 million in Series A funding. Then last week, the financial technology company wanting to transform how the automotive industry manages the loan payoff and title release process, formed its board of ... [Read More]

J.D. Power study connects affordability with lender satisfaction

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, 11:05 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Auto-finance companies might have the latest technology and highly trained personnel to use it as designed. But the contract holder’s personal finances might be the top determinant in how satisfied a consumer is with their lender. According to the J.D. ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO

Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 10:39 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: How auto lenders can navigate market uncertainty with agility and insight

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, 02:46 PM
Will Holleman, Equifax Verification Services
Uncertainty has become a fixture in today’s auto lending market, fueled by current trade tariffs and other macroeconomic disruptions. Amid these industry shifts, U.S. auto sales  rose nearly 6% as of Q3 2025, according to Reuters, as consumers continue to ... [Read More]

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