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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
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 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. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 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. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

TransUnion: Car-insurance shopping hits near-term peak during Q2

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, 12:03 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The activity of consumers shopping for auto insurance has been just as intense as individuals’ efforts to find their next vehicle or affordable financing. According to new TransUnion research released this week, auto insurance shopping during the second quarter increased ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Smarter verification, safer transactions & path forward for auto-fraud prevention

defi SOLUTIONS calls out ‘bluff’ of recent hacker threats
Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, 11:29 AM
Jim Marsh, Veridos America
With today’s “always connected” digital economy, identity is currency. For the automotive industry — spanning rentals, dealerships, insurance providers, and financing institutions — that currency is increasingly being challenged. The numbers are staggering, with U.S. auto lenders facing an estimated ... [Read More]

Caribou spots rare opportunity for EV refinancing

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, 11:43 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
TransUnion recently discussed significant opportunities percolating for auto refinancing, potentially involving 18 million individuals. Caribou got even more specific about the topic, saying lenders appear to be doubling down on electric vehicle owners by offering them greater monthly savings through ... [Read More]

Santander survey: Consumers accelerated car-buying plans in Q2

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, 11:42 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
While some troubling findings surfaced, too, the Q2 2025 Paths to Prosperity report from Santander Holdings USA contains some upbeat information for dealerships and auto-finance providers. According to the bank’s research, 55% of middle-income Americans are considering buying a vehicle, ... [Read More]

Experian: Despite AI gains, fraud losses have increased for nearly 60% of companies

Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, 12:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Artificial intelligence appears to be one of the sharpest instruments in a company toolbox to defend themselves and repair damage created by fraud. But apprehension from both companies and consumers about the deployment of AI remains. Experian recently released its ... [Read More]

Edmunds: Average negative equity above $6,700 among Q2 new-car deals

Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025, 12:03 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Dealerships and their network of auto-finance providers are still contending with a huge wave of negative equity connected with consumers wanting a new vehicle. According to new data from the second quarter generated by Edmunds, more than one in four ... [Read More]

3 recommendations stemming from potential AI-fueled attack on prequalification apps

Tarry Shebesta at AIS_0
Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025, 12:02 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
FlexPath DXP co-founder and CEO Tarry Shebesta is not necessarily trying to freak out the auto-finance industry. But he did try to alert dealers, lenders and other service providers about a critical fraud pattern he spotted that’s targeting auto, powersports, ... [Read More]

Algebrik AI now serves Michigan credit union & finalizes two more partnerships

Monday, Jul. 28, 2025, 11:42 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
July has been a busy month for Algebrik AI. The provider of a cloud-native, artificial intelligence-powered, digital-era loan origination suite not only finalized two more partnerships, Algebrik AI also landed the work for a Michigan credit union that’s been in ... [Read More]

Texas Dodge dealer recaps recent fraud-related incidents & how Capital One tool helps to flag potential issues

Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 11:57 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Dylan Bullock serves as general sales manager at Grapevine Dodge, which is part of Texas-based Keating Auto Group that operates more than 30 stores in the Lone Star State. During an online conference call on Monday organized by Capital One ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer: Adoption of digital contracts stays on upward path in Q2

Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2025, 12:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Perhaps it’s one of the most consistent trends in all of auto finance nowadays. It’s the continued adoption of digitized contracting and documentation workflows by auto retailers and their lending partners. That’s the main conclusion from analysis by Wolters Kluwer ... [Read More]

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