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Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
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
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
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
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
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

AutoMotion sees subscription app surge to top of Apple Store

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Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, 02:29 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Here’s an example of how search engine optimization helped a vehicle-subscription app quickly cultivate a store-leading following. AutoMotion announced on Wednesday that its Car Subscription app achieved initial consumer adoption, ranking in the top spot for car subscription shopping terms ... [Read More]

UK-based GBG acquires US-based IDology to boost global identity verification and fraud prevention capability

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Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, 02:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
GBG, a U.K.-headquartered identity data intelligence specialist, recently announced that it has conditionally agreed to acquire IDology, a U.S.-based provider of identity verification and fraud prevention services. The company said the all-cash transaction is for $300 million. IDology is a ... [Read More]

Studies: More operational changes ahead in 2019 with machine learning, big data and blockchain

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Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, 04:11 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A recent survey conducted by TD Bank showed treasury and finance professionals anticipate more operational challenges in 2019 than in previous years. And a separate analysis distributed by Frost & Sullivan highlighted that technologies such as machine learning, big data and ... [Read More]

GM Financial collaborating with Spring Labs to curtail fraud

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Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, 03:10 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
GM Financial is enhancing its efforts to ensure the individuals signing contracts with the captive are in fact who they say they are. This week, GM Financial announced its collaboration with Spring Labs as part of its Spring Founding Industry ... [Read More]

LMP Automotive Holdings and DriveItAway partner to get cars to Uber and Lyft drivers

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Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, 03:08 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
LMP Automotive Holdings (LMP) and DriveItAway are working together to get vehicles to drivers who are working for Uber and Lyft. LMP has made its vehicles available on the DriveItAway platform to Uber and Lyft drivers in Florida. DriveItAway is ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Update on GM Financial with Kyle Birch

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Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, 07:00 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
During the Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association this past January in San Francisco, Nick had the opportunity again to sit down with Kyle Birch, executive vice president and chief operating officer for North America at ... [Read More]

Fintech collaboration to continue during 2019 Automotive Intelligence Summit

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Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, 02:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
How fintech is going to be the technological solder that binds dealerships, finance companies and consumers into an even stronger relationship permeated discussions at a host of annual automotive events late last month in San Francisco. Cherokee Media Group is ... [Read More]

Carvana Certified vehicles now on Bank of America shopping and financing platform

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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, 04:18 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Carvana already boasted a strong relationship with Ally Financial to help the e-commerce platform for buying and selling used vehicles. And on Wednesday, Carvana confirmed it now has a connection with Bank of America, too. According to a news release, ... [Read More]

3 concerns top Association for Financial Professionals fintech survey

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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, 03:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Financial executives appear to have notable apprehension about delving into deep use of fintech firms and their developing technology. Treasury and finance professionals believe that strategic, cybersecurity and financial risks will remain the top areas of concern for the next ... [Read More]

Vinli secures $13.5M in Series B funding to broaden smart vehicle solutions

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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, 02:59 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Vinli landed new funding this week that executives say will enable the company to broaden its mobility services and integrations to customers worldwide. The connected car and data intelligence platform provider announced on Tuesday it has closed $13.5 million in ... [Read More]
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