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Artificial Intelligence
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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

PODCAST: What blockchain & other complex technologies will do for automotive

Monday, May. 19, 2025, 11:04 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Four top experts appeared on a single panel during this spring’s Auto Intel Summit to explain how blockchain and other emerging technologies are going to lift multiple parts of the automotive industry. Now available in this episode of the Auto ... [Read More]

Who to Watch: Brad Smith leverages diverse technology background to embark on entrepreneurship

PODCAST: Experian’s Brad Smith on blockchain’s robust potential in automotive & beyond
Wednesday, May. 14, 2025, 10:59 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of the May edition of Auto Remarketing, which will focus entirely on a new special feature: Who to Watch. This special feature will recognize auto industry executives and companies — selected by Cherokee Media ... [Read More]

Nordis Technologies expands three key departments with trio of new executives

Another former Manheim Canada exec joins Otolane
Wednesday, May. 14, 2025, 10:54 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nordis Technologies appointed three executives last week, saying the moves reflect the company’s commitment to scaling its operations and enhancing its service delivery to support continued growth. The personnel additions by the omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology solutions ... [Read More]

Informed.IQ & Suncoast Credit Union describe light cost & tech burdens to gain partnership benefits

Wednesday, May. 14, 2025, 10:53 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Informed.IQ announced a partnership with Suncoast Credit Union. The provider of artificial intelligence for automation in auto finance and one of Florida’s largest credit unions now are working together to enhance funding efficiency and dealer satisfaction — without ... [Read More]

Who to Watch: Kadarmandalgi sees bright industry future & being part of RouteOne

Monday, May. 12, 2025, 10:50 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of the May edition of Auto Remarketing, which will focus entirely on a new special feature: Who to Watch. This special feature will recognize auto industry executives and companies — selected by Cherokee Media ... [Read More]

CULA leverages Self Inspection to help credit unions & lessees

Monday, May. 12, 2025, 10:46 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) recently partnered with Self Inspection, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-powered inspections that gained $3 million in seed funding in February. The initial fruit from that seed is CULA highlighting the success of a ... [Read More]

Upstart finalizes $1.2B forward-flow agreement with Fortress

Agora Data gains $400M in funding capacity
Wednesday, May. 7, 2025, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Upstart, an artificial intelligence lending marketplace whose platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar “relief” loans, announced a forward-flow commitment from funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. According to ... [Read More]

TFS revamps presence on Instagram

Wednesday, May. 7, 2025, 11:51 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
As the captive finance company put it: “Things are about to get reels good, reels fast.” In a move meant to help its franchised dealerships, too, Toyota Financial Services  said it is “flipping the script” on auto finance storytelling with ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: The looming threat of deepfakes & new era of financial fraud

Monday, May. 5, 2025, 11:53 AM
Tom Oscherwitz, InformedIQ
In recent years, while artificial intelligence has empowered lenders to enhance their businesses, it has also provided fraudsters with sophisticated tools to perpetrate financial fraud. One of the most concerning developments is the use of generative AI techniques, including deepfakes, ... [Read More]

Hyundai Capital America deploys DataScan’s risk-management tool

Monday, May. 5, 2025, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
DataScan announced on Monday that Hyundai Capital America has adopted RiskGauge to strengthen risk oversight and improve operational efficiency across its national dealer network. By leveraging RiskGauge’s advanced inventory risk technology and daily collateral monitoring, the provider of inventory risk ... [Read More]

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