15 executives among 2026 Women in Auto Finance honorees
Monday, Sep. 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
Edwards Federal Credit Union becomes sixth institution to partner with CULA so far this year
Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Parafin & Tekion launch buy now, pay later tools for dealers
Monday, Sep. 14, 2026, 12:14 PM
Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics Returns to Show
Our “PAL” Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics is back on the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his work on remarketing industry committees and conferences, top issues and hot topics in auto transport and much more. The interview is ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
Nordis Technologies expands three key departments with trio of new executives
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nordis Technologies appointed three executives last week, saying the moves reflect the company’s commitment to scaling its operations and enhancing its service delivery to support continued growth. The personnel additions by the omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology solutions ... [Read More]
Informed.IQ & Suncoast Credit Union describe light cost & tech burdens to gain partnership benefits
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Informed.IQ announced a partnership with Suncoast Credit Union. The provider of artificial intelligence for automation in auto finance and one of Florida’s largest credit unions now are working together to enhance funding efficiency and dealer satisfaction — without ... [Read More]
Who to Watch: Kadarmandalgi sees bright industry future & being part of RouteOne
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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