PureCars CEO Lauren Donalson
Lauren joined PureCars in 2015 as a sales associate, later serving as regional manager, national director and senior vice president before moving up to chief operating officer in January 2023. She was promoted to the new role of president in ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 03:53 PM
CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company’s Journey from Used-Car ‘Challenger’ to ‘Leader’
CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company’s new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control and how CarMax sets itself apart in an era ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:15 PM
Regulation like vacated CARS Rule rises in California
Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:00 PM
CUDL facilitates $41B in contracts for credit unions in 2024
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 12:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Along with rolling out new resources for dealerships, CUDL highlighted last week that its credit union vehicle financing platform closed 2024 with $41.16 billion in funded contracts. Last year, the company said a growing number of credit unions embraced the ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Lenders & dealers working together to put consumers in the right vehicle
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 12:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion focused on how finance companies and dealerships can work even closer together to find “the right one,” which ... [Read More]
Prosidium Warranty & Capital hires new US executive vice president of dealer success
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Prosidium Warranty & Capital, an international provider of automotive finance, insurance, and capital solutions for automotive, RV, and powersports dealers, recently hired Brady Jones as its new U.S. executive vice president of dealer success. With more than 25 years of ... [Read More]
Vitu integrates with RouteOne to expedite titles & more
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 12:36 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Now with its acquisition of the Dealertrack registration and titling businesses from Cox Automotive successfully closed, Vitu finalized a new integration with RouteOne on Tuesday. The companies said now more dealers and finance companies nationwide can experience streamlined workflows and ... [Read More]
PODCAST: More ways AI is germinating in auto finance with Lizz Callaway of Origence
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 11:09 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Lizz Callaway, who now is director of partnerships development at Origence. Callaway again taps into her deep ... [Read More]
5 highlights of Cyber Engagement 2025 from Automotive Risk Management Partners and Ridgeback Network Defense
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 11:09 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Terry Dortch highlighted the five main components of his firm’s latest perspective on auto and RV dealership cybersecurity and compliance. Last week, the founder and CEO of Automotive Risk Management Partners powered by Ridgeback Network Defense, released his latest report ... [Read More]
Botdoc & 700Credit partner to enhance credit-pull capabilities for dealers
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 11:08 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Two service providers are now working together to help smooth dealership processes associated with credit and data. Botdoc, a provider of secure file transfer and operational efficiency solutions, announce a strategic partnership with 700Credit, a provider of credit reporting and ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Considering the next generation of auto finance with Pete MacInnis of eLEND Solutions
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, 11:39 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a Speed Session featuring Pete MacInnis, who is CEO of eLEND Solutions. MacInnis again took a forward-thinking approach when discussing the ... [Read More]
Experts see AI as crucial to help auto finance companies make needed digital-experience improvements
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, 11:39 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
One of the keynote sessions at next week’s Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services is focused on how auto finance companies are now exploring innovative ways to harness advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, customer ... [Read More]
Vehicle transaction platform Caramel to be acquired by eBay
Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 12:19 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Caramel just got a sweet deal. The end-to-end online automotive transaction platform will be acquired by eBay, signing a “definitive agreement” with the global e-commerce marketplace. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter. In a news release, ... [Read More]
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