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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

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]

COMMENTARY: Harnessing AI in auto finance while enhancing efficiency and customer trust

Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025, 10:44 AM
Andrew Chow, FICO
In the rapidly evolving landscape of auto finance, artificial intelligence emerges as a transformative force. For lenders, the adoption of AI presents an opportunity to enhance decision-making processes, streamline operations, and ultimately improve customer satisfaction. However, the integration of this ... [Read More]

Experian rolls out tool for shopping & securing car insurance

Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025, 10:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian is now deep into the car insurance business, too. The company on Wednesday announced the expansion of its Experian Marketplace portfolio with the addition of Root Insurance, a technology entity powering insurance solutions. Experian said this partnership gives consumers ... [Read More]

BlytzPay reaches important active-customer milestone

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025, 11:52 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of the emerging companies honored during the Automotive Intelligence Awards at this Auto Intel Summit recently hit an important milestone. BlytzPay announced on its website last week that it reached 100 active customers that have chosen the company to ... [Read More]

Lendbuzz unveils tool to assist dealers with consumers with thin or no credit history

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025, 11:51 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lendbuzz is looking to help dealers get financing for applicants with thin to no credit history. Last week, the fintech company launched Express Contract, its expedited approval offering that uses Lendbuzz’s proprietary Artificial Intelligence Risk Analysis (AIRA) to approve and ... [Read More]

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