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Urban Science survey: Dealers confident in sales process, wary of AI for lead follow-ups
Friday, May. 15, 2026, 11:48 AM
The sixth annual automotive research study by Urban Science in collaboration with The Harris Poll highlighted that nine in 10 U.S. car buyers said a traditional dealership is their top choice for purchasing a vehicle. Now let’s delve deeper into ... Read More
Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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

Auto Link hires new general manager of sales, technology and operations

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Wednesday, Auto Link, a provider of comprehensive auto-financing solutions, appointed Stephen Riley as general manager of sales, technology and operations. In this role, Auto Link said Riley will lead growth and strategic initiatives, including the deployment of next-generation AI ... [Read More]

Meet Ava and Ivan, the new AI collections agents from CSS IMPACT

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Ava and Ivan could be the newest parts of your collections team if your finance company decides to use the newest tool from ImpactAI Solutions, which is the specialized division of CSS IMPACT. Among the advancements from the provider of ... [Read More]

5 threats explained in Experian’s annual fraud forecast

Experian blends NeuroID behavioral analytics into fraud prevention solutions
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 12:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian recently released its annual Future of Fraud Forecast, highlighting five emerging fraud threats that could challenge businesses and consumers this year. Experts’ predictions show that fraudsters will continue to double down on the digital landscape and leverage Generative AI ... [Read More]

More positives from Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 11:43 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Analysis by Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions from its Q4 Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index showed adoption of digitized contracting and documentation workflows by auto retailers and their financing partners that foster back-office efficiencies saw a noticeable jump to close last ... [Read More]

DealNow.com rolls out contract payoff tool to help dealers gain inventory faster

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, DealNow.com launched its new Instant Loan Lookup and Payoff Solution, designed to reshape inventory acquisition for dealers. The company highlighted this tool can address the growing challenges dealers face in sourcing quality used vehicles amid current market conditions. ... [Read More]

Neighbors Federal Credit Union now using AutoPass from Point Predictive

defi SOLUTIONS calls out ‘bluff’ of recent hacker threats
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 11:40 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Neighbors Federal Credit Union and Point Predictive finalized a partnership last week with the auto finance provider selecting AutoPass to streamline originations. By implementing AutoPass, executives said Neighbors Credit Union will be able to approve low-risk applications without requiring onerous ... [Read More]

CULA hires new director of business development

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, 12:33 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) recently filled an executive role in a move the company did not anticipate having to do a few months ago. The provider of indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for more than 35 years ... [Read More]

Algebrik AI partners with Auto Exam to deliver protection products

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, 12:31 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Algebrik AI, which offers what the company believes is the first cloud-native, artificial intelligence-powered, digital-era loan origination platform (LOS), announced a strategic partnership with Auto Exam, a provider of vehicle service contracts, GAP insurance, and collateral protection products. The companies ... [Read More]

Modives and Connexion Mobility partner for ID and insurance verification

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, 12:29 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Modives and Connexion Mobility announced a new partnership to introduce identity and insurance verification into the automotive industry. Starting with courtesy transportation, Connexion Mobility’s dealership customers can now redefine their courtesy fleet risk management in a space the services providers ... [Read More]

Reynolds and Reynolds partners with Sunbit for financing in service drive

Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 12:47 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Sunbit and Reynolds and Reynolds announced an integration partnership last week. The move is meant to enable dealerships to convert more repair orders by utilizing the Reynolds Retail Management System and Sunbit’s financing technology to leverage real-time data and prescreen ... [Read More]

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