This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
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
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 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
TransUnion: US data breach severity hits new high
Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, 01:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Despite the volume of U.S. data breaches declining in 2024 from highs reached a year prior, experts said data breach severity reached levels never seen since TransUnion’s measurement began in 2020. These findings were revealed as part of TransUnion’s H1 ... [Read More]
Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus now includes smartphone repair benefits
Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, 01:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Smartphones and cars seem to go together, so Assurant wants to help consumers protect both pieces of technology. Last week, the company announced the launch of Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus, a vehicle service contract (VSC) offering consumers protection for ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Why fraud is no longer preventing dealers & lenders access to private-seller inventory
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, 11:53 AM
Brad Parker, DealNow.com
The auto industry has long been plagued by the persistent issue of fraud, especially with used vehicle transactions. For years, auto dealers and their lender partners have been hesitant to acquire used inventory directly from private sellers in the private ... [Read More]
NETSOL Technologies appoints VP of artificial intelligence
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, 11:53 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Revealed about a week after the launch of Transcend AI Labs that’s designed to empower automotive and equipment OEMs, dealerships and financiers with artificial intelligence-driven innovation, NETSOL Technologies appointed Dario Morelli as vice president of artificial intelligence. Based in the ... [Read More]
Experian launches another cashflow tool to enhance underwriting
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, 11:52 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian on Tuesday launched Cashflow Score in a move to help lenders more easily leverage consumer-permissioned transaction data The company highlighted this solution is its latest product that may be used to make underwriting decisions because it can provides up ... [Read More]
Lease End reviews over-mileage levels & equity gains
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025, 03:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
That vehicle might have higher mileage than often seen with a leased unit, but it might also still be in a positive equity position. That’s one of the themes highlighted in From Leased to Loved, the annual report generated by ... [Read More]
AFSA seeks clarity from IRS associated with proposed EV tax-credit rule changes
Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, 02:04 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Evidently, lessors navigating through the complexities of federal tax credits when leasing electric vehicles is not as simple as it is to plug in the EV to recharge it. So, the American Financial Services sent a letter to the IRS ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: A technology-driven approach puts the brakes on auto-lending fraud
Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, 11:08 AM
Brendan Deakin, Provenir
As auto-lending fraud becomes an increasingly sophisticated and prevalent threat, auto lenders must act decisively to protect their businesses. By embracing advanced technology, including AI-driven analytics, real-time decisioning, and continuous monitoring, lenders can stay one step ahead of fraudsters, ensuring ... [Read More]
Solutions by Text among winners of 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solutions by Text (SBT) was recently named winner of the Best Payment Facilitator Solution as part of the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards. SBT was recognized for its FinText text and payments platform, providing a cutting-edge solution for the consumer finance ... [Read More]
Chase Auto picks president of private label captive finance
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025, 12:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Chase Auto on Tuesday named John Thacker as president of private label captive finance. In his role, Chase said Thacker will work with its private label captive finance partners including Subaru, Jaguar Land Rover, Rivian, Maserati, Aston Martin and McLaren. ... [Read More]
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