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COMMENTARY: Inventory acquisition in the AI age
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 01:00 PM
While many dealers have always “trusted their gut,” the old instinct-driven approach to buying used car inventory is quickly becoming obsolete. For decades, dealers relied on a familiar formula: when a vehicle sold, replace it with another one just like ... Read More
AI at car dealerships: a ‘crawl, walk, run’ evolution with data at foundation
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
When it comes to practical applications of artificial intelligence for car dealers, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Or a “crawl, walk, run” approach, says QuoreAI founder and CEO Todd Smith. “There’s no (case where you) plug in AI and ... Read More
Marketing for car dealerships in the age of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 11:34 AM
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies do business — and the automotive industry is no exception. In fact, most dealers have already embraced AI models and incorporated them into their daily operations. From analyzing data ... Read More
Battery coverage for used EVs with Scott Lear of Dealer Benefit
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 08:02 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. Scott Lear, who is president of Dealer Benefit, took ... Listen Here
Cost considerations of fleet management with David Prusinski of VMS
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 03:25 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. David Prusinski, who is CEO of Vehicle Management Systems ... Listen Here
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 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. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here

Botdoc appoints Croshaw as executive vice president of automotive sales

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Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, 11:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Botdoc.io announced the appointment of Paul Croshaw as its new executive vice president of automotive sales. With more than 22 years of experience in the automotive industry, the provider of secure digital solutions for dealerships and finance companies said last ... [Read More]

Report: Critical gaps remain in automotive cybersecurity

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 11:12 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Upstream Security, a provider of a cloud-based cybersecurity and data management platform purpose-built for the automotive, smart mobility, and IoT ecosystem, recently released the 2025 Automotive & Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report. Now in its seventh year, the report highlights that ... [Read More]

Free Wolters Kluwer webinar to help lenders leverage electronic collateral

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman
Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 11:11 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Wolters Kluwer is hosting a free webinar at noon (ET) on Wednesday titled, “Strategies to Pledge Electronic Collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank.” Wolters Kluwer explained that pledging an auto loan is an important option for auto lenders because it ... [Read More]

Former BMO exec joins First Business Bank as president of specialty finance

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Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 11:10 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, First Business Bank welcomed Niamh Kristufek to its parent company, First Business Financial Services, as president of specialty finance. With extensive financial services experience, First Business Bank said Kristufek provides strategic guidance and expertise to its accounts receivable ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Insight and inspiration from Women in Auto Finance honorees

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, 11:18 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel featuring Women in Auto Finance honorees. Jennifer Turnage of Primeritus Financial Services led the discussion about industry developments, professional ... [Read More]

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]

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