Business Intelligence for Automotive and Auto FinTech Executives

Auto Remarketing AR Canada Subprime News BHPH Report Auto Fin Journal
EMAIL SIGNUP CMG PREMIUM LOGIN
X
This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence
Presented by
S&P Global Ratings ponders if Anthropic’s Mythos is ‘inflection point’ or ‘evolution’ of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 09:20 AM
At the beginning of May, Federal Reserve vice chair Michelle Bowman acknowledged that Anthropic’s Mythos — an artificial intelligence model that identifies cyber vulnerabilities — created a significant stir in banking. This week, S&P Global Ratings released a report examining ... Read More
Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 03:02 PM
A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... Read More
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
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 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. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here
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

Fair continues upward trajectory, arriving in Chicago

cars in showroom
Friday, Sep. 7, 2018, 03:53 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
After experiencing 40 percent month-over-month customer growth for the last two quarters, Fair is now in the Windy City. Fair, the used-vehicle subscription company that has had its app in the Apple Store for a year, launched in Chicago on ... [Read More]

One year after App Store debut, Fair growth accelerates

_X5V0885
Wednesday, Sep. 5, 2018, 04:35 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Exactly one year ago, Fair made its debut in the Apple App Store. Flash forward to Wednesday, the used-vehicle subscription company announced it has seen 40 percent month-over-month customer growth for the last two quarters, while also noting a few ... [Read More]

BillingTree survey reinforces mobile as path to customer retention

strategy picture
Wednesday, Sep. 5, 2018, 03:57 PM
Auto Finance Journal Staff
Of course, auto finance companies want their customers to send payments as dictated by the agreement finalized at delivery. But the latest survey from BillingTree showed that providers realize how they can help their contract holders maintain monthly commitments is ... [Read More]

Ally departs RV and transportation equipment finance businesses

board-room
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

dealership and couple
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

woman-on-phone
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

fraud picture
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

dealership employee
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

auto-auction
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

latest news
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]

Med Rec 1

MedRec 2

MedRec 3

Filmstrip

Digital Edition Ad

Offerings

X