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4 experts on dealer M&A, retail buy-sell landscape
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 05:32 PM
Dealership acquisitions and ownership changes seem to surface multiple times per week nowadays. How those deals come to fruition was the focus of a Used Car Week 2025 panel discussion led by Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. Sharing their insights ... Listen Here
3 lender executives on affordability & more in auto finance
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 05:09 PM
Used Car Week 2025 featured a panel focused on the state of auto finance. Led by Jennifer Martin of the NAF Association, Christopher Mitcham of Santander Consumer USA, Mary Leigh Phillips of Bridgecrest Acceptance and Amy Brooks of Chase Auto ... Listen Here
Smoothing dealer path to buying cars from consumers with Anthony Monteiro of AutoAcquire AI
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
More dealers are seeking inventory by buying directly from consumers. But some managers are still struggling with how to best execute a plan. To help dealers of all sizes in various markets, AutoAcquire AI CEO Anthony Monteiro appeared on the ... Listen Here

Chase and Aston Martin launch exclusive private-label agreement

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Monday, May. 6, 2019, 02:28 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, Aston Martin The Americas and Chase announced an exclusive private-label agreement. Chase said it will provide Aston Martin customers with retail installment contracts and leases under the financial brand, Aston Martin Financial Services. The bank will also provide ... [Read More]

CalAmp and TransUnion unveil stolen vehicle recovery service

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Monday, May. 6, 2019, 02:25 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It’s likely a sinking feeling when an auto-finance company learns the vehicle attached to its retail installment sales contract has been stolen. A pair of service providers are aiming to help finance companies when those unfortunate incidents happen. CalAmp, brand owner ... [Read More]

CarGurus broadens services to shoppers with Capital One Auto Finance partnership

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Wednesday, May. 1, 2019, 03:41 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
CarGurus is looking to be more than just a place where vehicle shoppers can find dealership listings. The site wants to be a conduit for how potential buyers secure financing, too. “We want to be integral to the car shopping ... [Read More]

Helion Technologies to help CNCDA members comply with new privacy act

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Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2019, 04:18 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Franchised dealerships in the Golden State now have another resource to foster compliance with privacy regulation set to be implemented in less than a year. According to a news release distributed on Tuesday, Helion Technologies has partnered with the California ... [Read More]

Annual BCG report emphasizes digitization as key to banking survival

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Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019, 03:35 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
With the momentum that has lifted the banking sector’s performance over the first half of the decade slowing in major markets — perhaps even auto financing — Boston Consulting Group (BCG) says banks must leverage digital technology to battle disruption ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Reviewing 25 years of auto-finance technology development

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Monday, Apr. 15, 2019, 03:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
As someone with backgrounds in science and mathematics, Market Scan co-founder and president Rusty West has greatly enjoyed the past 25 years as a developer and engineer involved with vehicle retailing and financing. West shared his perspectives with Nick on ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo Preferred Capital joins Auto Intel Council

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Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2019, 04:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The Auto Intel Council (AIC) welcomed its newest member this week. Joining the collection of leading companies and experts in the auto fintech space is Wells Fargo Preferred Capital. The AIC also includes Digital Recognition Network (DRN), IBM, KAR Auction ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Dealertrack on how dealerships and finance companies handle consumer demands

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Monday, Apr. 8, 2019, 03:47 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Along with offering an update on how its uniFI platform has been adopted, Dealertrack’s Cheryl Miller joined Nick for another podcast to discuss how dealerships and finance companies are answering the call to respond to consumer demand for transparency and ... [Read More]

Experian updates success of Ascend Technology Platform 18 months after launch

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Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2019, 03:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian sees the productivity enjoyed by OneMain Financial as an example of what the Experian Ascend Technology Platform can do for auto finance companies and other firms involved in financial services. Experian said that today’s successful businesses rely on the ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Early identification through technology & analytics drives improved customer journey

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Monday, Apr. 1, 2019, 03:29 PM
Jennifer Reid, Equifax
Automotive lenders, dealers and technology companies not only look at the industry different today, but they also look at customers different. Today, they want to find ways for the customer to be even more educated than they were in the ... [Read More]
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