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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

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]

Vehicle transaction platform Caramel to be acquired by eBay

Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 12:19 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Caramel just got a sweet deal. The end-to-end online automotive transaction platform will be acquired by eBay, signing a “definitive agreement” with the global e-commerce marketplace. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter. In a news release, ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Addressing your second largest business expense — approved, non-booked applications

Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 11:42 AM
Andrés Huertas, Conecta Marketing Group
In the competitive world of auto finance, auto lenders face a critical challenge: ensuring that approved loans successfully transition to funded bookings. Surprisingly, the second largest business expense for finance companies isn’t the cost of technology, compliance, or staffing — ... [Read More]

Westlake unveils new Bitcoin program to handle large down payments for exotic vehicles

Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 11:31 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Hankey Group, through its Hankey Capital, Westlake Financial, and Midway subsidiaries, announced the launch of a Bitcoin Crypto Lending Program aimed at providing real estate and highline vehicle buyers with new financial opportunities using Bitcoin. According to a news release, ... [Read More]

Nordis Technologies hires vice president of operations

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nordis Technologies named Gabe Preczner as vice president of operations on Wednesday. The provider of omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology solutions said Preczner will be responsible for increasing the innovation and efficiency of the company’s print production and ... [Read More]

TransUnion set to acquire remaining portion of UK-based credit prequalification platform

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
TransUnion is bolstering its portfolio to operate in the credit prequalification market. The company on Wednesday signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based Monevo, a credit prequalification and distribution platform that can empower lenders and banks to deliver highly personalized ... [Read More]

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