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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
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Flipping EV battery risk into faster sales
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:49 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. AVILOO chief executive officer Brett Lippel focused on what ... Listen Here
What actually sells cars on social media?
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:42 PM
We begin 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. Bryan Pascual, founder of DealerCarLeads, answers one of the ... Listen Here
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here

Ally departs RV and transportation equipment finance businesses

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Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, 03:33 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
Rather than further diversify its portfolio, Ally Financial announced on Wednesday that it will condense its sphere. In an effort to leverage its strengths, better optimize capital allocation and provide even more focused dealer support, Ally said it is taking ... [Read More]

Shift in F&I presentation could pay dividends

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Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, 07:38 PM
Joe Overby, Staff Writer
Sometimes, making a move to the “closer” position pays off. Like in 2002, when ace pitcher and 2015 Hall of Fame inductee John Smoltz promptly posted 55 saves, a National League record, during his first full year as closer for the ... [Read More]

TransUnion expands suite to accommodate mobile auto-finance activity

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Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, 03:48 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
TransUnion is leveraging a relationship with one of its strategic partners to cater to consumers who expect results — like the availability of auto financing — to appear within a few swipes on a smartphone. To meet the evolving needs ... [Read More]

Every dollar of online fraud costs companies nearly $3

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Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, 03:43 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
While the auto finance industry certainly is taking steps to reduce its exposure, the latest analysis from LexisNexis Risk Solutions showed how much rampant fraud still is happening in the greater retail sector. In fact, findings from its comprehensive "2018 ... [Read More]

J.D. Power study proves people still matter in auto financing

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Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, 01:37 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
As much as iPads, artificial intelligence and consistently updated software proliferate auto financing, the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study released this week maintained just how important people remain. J.D. Power found that dealers are leaning heavily on ... [Read More]

Wholesale trend: Vehicles with titles nearly two times more likely to sell

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Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, 03:26 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
When finance companies need to send collateral to the wholesale market, Cox Automotive data shows how much better the sales processes unfolds if the vehicle title is available. The company research indicated vehicles holding a title are nearly two times ... [Read More]

Equifax elevates Reid to VP position

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Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, 03:23 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
Equifax gave a new executive position to one of the first honorees of Auto Remarketing’s 40 Under 40. The credit bureau named Jennifer Reid as its vice president — automotive marketing and strategy lead – U.S. information solutions (USIS). In ... [Read More]

Ally adds 2 new board members

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Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, 02:41 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
Ally Financial is diversifying the industry backgrounds of its board members. Ally announced that Brian Sharples and Trynka Shineman have been appointed to its board of directors, effective last Friday. The company highlighted the two executives have deep experience with ... [Read More]

Changes at Toyota: Groff to retire and Templin appointed to lead TFS

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Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, 02:39 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
Toyota Financial Services didn’t look far for a replacement when one of the captive’s top leaders revealed his plan for retirement. This week, TFS announced that Mike Groff, the company’s president and chief executive officer, member of the company’s board ... [Read More]

Firstmark Credit Union partners with Carvana

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Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, 03:05 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
More than 100,000 credit union members now could have a clear path to financing a vehicle purchase if they use online retailer Carvana. Firstmark Credit Union — founded in 1932 by 10 teachers within the San Antonio Independent School District ... [Read More]

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