Solifi acquires Inovatec to create unified platform for auto & specialty finance
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 11:28 AM
Informed appoints new CEO as AI platform eyes major growth beyond auto lending
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 11:25 AM
Nissan and INFINITI dealers now can use DigniFi to expand flexible payment options for service, parts & accessories
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 11:30 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
COMMENTARY: Why fraud is no longer preventing dealers & lenders access to private-seller inventory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
TransUnion sees elevated risk for tax fraud this filing season
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Tax season is in full swing, with consumers having about a month remaining to file their federal and state returns. And according to a TransUnion analysis, tax refund theft is an annual concern, with this year including an elevated risk. ... [Read More]
NETSOL rolls out Transcend AI Labs to build solutions for retail and finance industries
Auto Fin Journal Staff
NETSOL Technologies last week announced the launch of Transcend AI Labs that’s designed to empower automotive and equipment OEMs, dealerships and financiers with artificial intelligence-driven innovation, automation and consulting services for a competitive edge. Transcend AI Labs is focused on ... [Read More]
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