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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

BiigVault designed to help dealerships offer contactless test drives, more

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Monday, Jun. 15, 2020, 03:29 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Oftentimes when realtors show a property, they know a combination to a lockbox that contains a key to enter the dwelling or office to show their clients the premise. Biig has developed technology for a similar scenario. But in this ... [Read More]

CDK Global pegs in-house exec to fill newly created COO post

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Monday, Jun. 15, 2020, 03:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, CDK Global announced its intention to create a chief operating officer role to better align functions and improve the overall effectiveness of the company’s North American business. The company then said executive vice president and chief financial officer Joe ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Carleton on importance of offering specific vehicle price and financing details

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Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020, 04:08 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Carleton president and chief operating officer Matt Ruszkowski still often sees it on dealership websites nowadays. The vehicle listing tells potential buyers to “call for price.” During this podcast, Ruszkowski spoke about how crucial it is for dealers to offer ... [Read More]

Powerband lands another $2.7M from D&P Holdings to rev up vehicle leasing platform

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Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2020, 02:53 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
PowerBand Solutions continued its recent stretch of development activity on Monday by announcing it’s accepting an additional $2.7 million investment from Texas-based D&P Holdings as it prepares vehicle lease originations in the United States to begin this month. PowerBand chief ... [Read More]

Digital Matrix Systems unveils services to address CARES Act relief

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Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2020, 02:51 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Digital Matrix Systems (DMS) enhanced its suite of solutions to assist finance companies to navigate through new mandates federal officials have put in place in response to COVID-19. The company announced the availability of a new subset of ... [Read More]

Volkswagen captive among first users of CDK Global’s Sign Anywhere

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Monday, Jun. 8, 2020, 03:02 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, CDK Global announced the launch of Sign Anywhere, its new remote electronic signing solution. And Volkswagen is among the first to offer Sign Anywhere at VW dealerships through its captive — VW Credit. Through the innovative remote signing ... [Read More]

Ally rolls out 7 initiatives aimed at helping dealers through COVID-19

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Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020, 05:33 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Back in March when the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to intensify, Ally Financial rolled out a relief package for its consumer contract holders that included the option of deferring payments for as long as 120 days. On Wednesday, Ally Financial ... [Read More]

MUSA Auto Finance gears up for extensive leasing expansion

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Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020, 02:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Roughly two months after revealing new branding for its cloud-based consumer platform to buy, sell, lease and trade vehicles, PowerBand Solutions continued to develop its automotive technology portfolio — this time with an announcement on Tuesday involving MUSA Auto Finance. PowerBand ... [Read More]

Carzato integrates with RouteOne to enhance online retailing experience

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Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020, 02:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Carzato, a leading automotive online services provider, announced its integration with RouteOne, a leading F&I technology provider, in an effort to furnish an optimal experience for consumers and dealers in North America. With the collaboration, Carzato explained its ... [Read More]

Experian’s 2 latest moves to combat fraud

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Monday, Jun. 1, 2020, 03:00 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian is ramping up its efforts to curtail synthetic identity fraud as well as other threats, with one solution designed for the company to have “skin in the game.” To combat a growing threat that’s expected to drive $48 billion ... [Read More]

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