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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
A breakdown of real-world auto transportation fraud with Preowned Auto Logistics
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
Jeremy Louisos recapped three real-world examples of how fraud recently surfaced in the transportation space. The senior vice president of Preowned Auto Logistics also shared suggestions with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby on how firms can avoid similar situations. The ... Listen Here

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

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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]

COMMENTARY: Addressing your second largest business expense — approved, non-booked applications

Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 11:42 AM
Andrés Huertas, Conecta Marketing Group
In the competitive world of auto finance, auto lenders face a critical challenge: ensuring that approved loans successfully transition to funded bookings. Surprisingly, the second largest business expense for finance companies isn’t the cost of technology, compliance, or staffing — ... [Read More]

Westlake unveils new Bitcoin program to handle large down payments for exotic vehicles

Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 11:31 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Hankey Group, through its Hankey Capital, Westlake Financial, and Midway subsidiaries, announced the launch of a Bitcoin Crypto Lending Program aimed at providing real estate and highline vehicle buyers with new financial opportunities using Bitcoin. According to a news release, ... [Read More]

Nordis Technologies hires vice president of operations

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nordis Technologies named Gabe Preczner as vice president of operations on Wednesday. The provider of omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology solutions said Preczner will be responsible for increasing the innovation and efficiency of the company’s print production and ... [Read More]
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