This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
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
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
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
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
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
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Solifi chooses Cagle as chief financial officer
Monday, Apr. 21, 2025, 11:20 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, on Thursday announced the appointment of Mike Cagle as its new chief financial officer. With more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership and SaaS company management, the company highlighted ... [Read More]
BayPort Credit Union names new chief information officer
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025, 11:48 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
BayPort Credit Union, which manages $2.6 billion in assets and services more than 154,000 individuals and businesses with 29 branch locations across the Virginia Peninsula and Southside communities, announced that Jonathan Harrell has been appointed chief information officer. In this ... [Read More]
Nordis Technologies appoints VP of strategic product management
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025, 11:42 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Wednesday, Nordis Technologies appointed Christiane Freese-Jones as vice president of strategic product management. The provider omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology solutions called Freese-Jones a “proven leader.” Freese-Jones will oversee key operations that are critical to meeting increasing ... [Read More]
Southeast Toyota Finance picks new president, promotes two other execs
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025, 03:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
New leadership is now in place at Southeast Toyota Finance. The captive finance company and subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises announced a trio of executive leadership changes created by the departure of Southeast Toyota Finance president Bill Shope, who retired ... [Read More]
Way.com partners with IWS to offer car-ownership benefits through credit unions
Monday, Apr. 14, 2025, 12:46 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Way.com has partnered with IWS Acquisition Corp. (IWS) to distribute Way+ memberships through credit unions nationwide, helping Americans to manage the costs of vehicle ownership. According to a news release, this collaboration enables credit unions to offer Way+ as a ... [Read More]
CULA increases active dealer partners by 91% in 2024
Monday, Apr. 14, 2025, 12:46 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It was a good year for Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA). The facilitator of indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for more than 35 years highlighted its achievements reached in 2024, including the growth of its footprint to 27 ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: What lenders & dealerships should consider when adapting to demands for digital auto financing
Monday, Apr. 14, 2025, 12:37 PM
Will Holleman, Equifax Verification Services
The auto industry changes at lightning speed, influenced by evolving consumer behaviors and preferences. As a growing number of consumers seek to purchase vehicles online, savvy dealers and lenders are upgrading their processes to offer auto buyers a streamlined, fully ... [Read More]
Bloomberg launches new AI-powered tool to find answers to complex questions within company documents
Monday, Apr. 7, 2025, 10:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Tariffs are creating complex situations for companies inside and outside of automotive, so Bloomberg is turning to artificial intelligence to sort through them. On Monday, Bloomberg launched AI-Powered Document Insights, which uses generative AI to make it easier for research ... [Read More]
Graviet continues three-decade corporate ascent at Mountain America Credit Union
Monday, Apr. 7, 2025, 10:39 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nanette Graviet began her career at Mountain America Credit Union 31 years ago as a part-time teller. Her journey with the credit union that has more than 1 million members and $20 billion in assets is continuing, as Mountain America ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Two big reasons you need a dealer-centric digital document management solution
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025, 12:09 PM
Joseph Green, One View
The modern automotive dealership generates a staggering amount of paperwork. Dealerships handle a massive influx of sensitive data, from sales contracts and financing agreements to service records and warranty information. In an era where data security and operational efficiency are ... [Read More]
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