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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
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
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. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
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
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

What Digital Motors integration with eLEND Solutions means for potential 1-hour vehicle delivery

Wolters Kluwer: Digital transformation makes notable move when compared to 2020
Friday, May. 29, 2020, 01:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Digital Motors and eLEND Solutions recognized how vehicle retailing is changing rapidly nowadays so they formed a strategic partnership with the intention of facilitating an integrated buying and financing experience — one that can result in buyers taking delivery in ... [Read More]

RouteOne launches eSign Anything in response to changing delivery landscape

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Wednesday, May. 27, 2020, 04:28 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
RouteOne recognizes fewer deliveries are happening at dealerships, while paper is being used in less quantities, too. To enhance the eContracting process for dealers, finance sources and their customers, RouteOne on Tuesday announced the launch of eSign Anything. RouteOne’s eSign ... [Read More]

Sopra financing platform now live for Hyundai Capital America

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Wednesday, May. 27, 2020, 04:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Sopra Banking Software recently announced its Cassiopae leasing and financing software is now running live at Hyundai Capital America (HCA) in the United States. Cassiopae, part of the Sopra Financing Platform, is now the servicing engine for HCA’s financing lifecycle. ... [Read More]

COVID-19 intensifying customer-satisfaction challenges for banks

Experian: Bank data boosts loan approvals
Wednesday, May. 20, 2020, 03:42 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The COVID-19 pandemic and government measures to slow its spread are altering the way Americans bank, pay and shop on an unprecedented scale and with rapid speed, according to a survey recently released by financial services technology provider FIS. J.D. ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: 5 ways auto financiers can navigate COVID-19

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Monday, May. 18, 2020, 04:02 PM
Rohan DeSouza, Genpact
Even before COVID-19, auto-finance companies were on the on-ramp to change. An increased focus on the customer, new modes of engagement and preparation for a slowdown were driving digital transformation in their operations and offerings. COVID-19 will not throw this ... [Read More]

Equifax hires former Oracle and FICO executive as chief product officer

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Monday, May. 18, 2020, 03:54 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Equifax created a new high-level executive position and filled the post with an expert who previously roles with Oracle, FICO and Verisk Analytics. According to a news release distributed last week, Equifax named Cecilia Mao to a new global role ... [Read More]

AutoAlert and AutoFi to launch dealer solution for streamlined online selling

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Friday, May. 15, 2020, 03:15 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In an effort to provide dealerships with all the tools they need to streamline and complete customer vehicle sales online. digital sales platforms AutoAlert and AutoFi teamed up this week to create an integrated software solution. AutoAlert and AutoFi highlighted ... [Read More]

ANALYSIS: Actions to take now to protect the future state of your portfolio

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Wednesday, May. 13, 2020, 03:05 PM
Michael Sogomonian, Digital Matrix Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have repercussions for consumers and lenders alike, as we are already starting to see. What isn’t evident yet is how things will look in another month, three months, six months and beyond. Have you identified ... [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group announces 2020 Emerging 8 honorees

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Wednesday, May. 13, 2020, 03:03 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The Automotive Intelligence Summit is scheduled for August, and another eight companies are set to be honored as Cherokee Media Group hosts the Automotive Intelligence Summit, one of the fastest-growing events focused on fintech, digital retail, mobility and other elements ... [Read More]

Autotech Ventures lands another $150M in funding

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Monday, May. 11, 2020, 03:08 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Autotech Ventures recently landed the second-largest funding amount in the five-year history of the venture capital firm that’s on tap to appear during this summer’s Automotive Intelligence Summit. Autotech Ventures announced the closing of its $150 million Fund II that ... [Read More]

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