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Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
Robert Guerrero spent nearly 14 years as an executive with Insurance Auto Auctions, so he understands the complexities of damaged vehicles, distraught owners, auto insurers and repair shops. Now as the president and co-founder of ClaimBuyout, Guerrero explained how damaged ... Listen Here
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

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]

TransUnion set to acquire remaining portion of UK-based credit prequalification platform

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
TransUnion is bolstering its portfolio to operate in the credit prequalification market. The company on Wednesday signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based Monevo, a credit prequalification and distribution platform that can empower lenders and banks to deliver highly personalized ... [Read More]

Solifi picks new CEO, moving previous exec into chairman role

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Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:35 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solifi on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dan Corazzi as its new CEO, in a move that becomes effective on Monday. Solifi said current CEO David Hamilton will transition into the role of chairman for the global fintech software partner ... [Read More]

YASSI rolls out federated single sign-on solution for real-time vehicle records

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:34 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, YASSI — a provider of real-time vehicle registration, title and lien data — launched what the company said is the first federated single sign-on (SSO) solution in the United States for accessing real-time vehicle records. YASSI said this ... [Read More]

TurboPass gives 2024 Dealer of the Year Awards

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Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, 11:38 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Former Emerging 8 selection TurboPass again honored dealerships before the year finished. Ten recipients were among the 2024 Dealer of the Year Awards given by the financial technology software company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in automation, SaaS, and cloud-based ... [Read More]

Point Predictive & RouteOne reinforce integration to curb fraud & avoid pushbacks

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Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, 11:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Point Predictive recently announced a significant expansion of its integration with RouteOne, all in an effort to reduce some of the biggest financing headaches dealerships might experience trying to get a customer delivered. According to a news release, the expansion ... [Read More]

Fitch Ratings tackles EV residual values & auto ABS performance

Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, 11:36 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Fitch Ratings looked at electric vehicles through the prism of auto asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions. Analysts believe softening EV demand and corresponding price reduction strategies will constrain EV residual values and recoveries. “Ratings are not affected given the limited concentration ... [Read More]
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