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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

Dealer survey: Majority of stores experiencing data gaps between CRM, DMS & FMS

Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 12:46 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The majority of dealerships are experiencing data gaps between the core systems that run their operations:  customer relationship management, dealer management and finance management systems. The vast majority are saying that better quality integrations and workflows between website tools and ... [Read More]

CUDL facilitates $41B in contracts for credit unions in 2024

Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 12:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Along with rolling out new resources for dealerships, CUDL highlighted last week that its credit union vehicle financing platform closed 2024 with $41.16 billion in funded contracts. Last year, the company said a growing number of credit unions embraced the ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Lenders & dealers working together to put consumers in the right vehicle

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 12:48 PM
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 discussion focused on how finance companies and dealerships can work even closer together to find “the right one,” which ... [Read More]

Prosidium Warranty & Capital hires new US executive vice president of dealer success

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Prosidium Warranty & Capital, an international provider of automotive finance, insurance, and capital solutions for automotive, RV, and powersports dealers, recently hired Brady Jones as its new U.S. executive vice president of dealer success. With more than 25 years of ... [Read More]

Vitu integrates with RouteOne to expedite titles & more

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, 12:36 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Now with its acquisition of the Dealertrack registration and titling businesses from Cox Automotive successfully closed, Vitu finalized a new integration with RouteOne on Tuesday. The companies said now more dealers and finance companies nationwide can experience streamlined workflows and ... [Read More]

PODCAST: More ways AI is germinating in auto finance with Lizz Callaway of Origence

Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 11:09 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 Speed Session featuring Lizz Callaway, who now is director of partnerships development at Origence. Callaway again taps into her deep ... [Read More]

5 highlights of Cyber Engagement 2025 from Automotive Risk Management Partners and Ridgeback Network Defense

Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 11:09 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Terry Dortch highlighted the five main components of his firm’s latest perspective on auto and RV dealership cybersecurity and compliance. Last week, the founder and CEO of Automotive Risk Management Partners powered by Ridgeback Network Defense, released his latest report ... [Read More]

Botdoc & 700Credit partner to enhance credit-pull capabilities for dealers

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Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, 11:08 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Two service providers are now working together to help smooth dealership processes associated with credit and data. Botdoc, a provider of secure file transfer and operational efficiency solutions, announce a strategic partnership with 700Credit, a provider of credit reporting and ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Considering the next generation of auto finance with Pete MacInnis of eLEND Solutions

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, 11:39 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a Speed Session featuring Pete MacInnis, who is CEO of eLEND Solutions. MacInnis again took a forward-thinking approach when discussing the ... [Read More]

Experts see AI as crucial to help auto finance companies make needed digital-experience improvements

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, 11:39 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
One of the keynote sessions at next week’s Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services is focused on how auto finance companies are now exploring innovative ways to harness advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, customer ... [Read More]

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