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Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
Robert Guerrero spent nearly 14 years as an executive with Insurance Auto Auctions, so he understands the complexities of damaged vehicles, distraught owners, auto insurers and repair shops. Now as the president and co-founder of ClaimBuyout, Guerrero explained how damaged ... Listen Here
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
As payment technologies evolve, so do the risks. Dealers are increasingly targeted by sophisticated fraud schemes, and compliance requirements are tightening. Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas recapped the current environment on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during ... Listen Here

The cybersecurity reality check: Your dealership isn’t as prepared as you think

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024, 11:37 AM
Richard Hudson, Ignite Consulting Partners
One click put 15,000 dealers down. It was a staggering display of vulnerability. A single action by one individual, likely an unwitting click on a malicious link or attachment, crippled a system that 15,000 car dealerships across the United States ... [Read More]

Lendbuzz gains more financial resources, this time with BHI

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Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024, 11:03 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lendbuzz secured more financial resources for the third month in a row. BHI, the U.S division of Bank Hapoalim and a full-service commercial bank, announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement with Lendbuzz to upsize the existing ... [Read More]

Former KeyBank, USAA Bank exec joins Alliant Credit Union

Monday, Jul. 15, 2024, 12:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alliant Credit Union, a national digital financial institution with more than 800,000 members and $20 billion in assets, revealed its chief information officer and head of business strategy on Monday. Taking on the position after serving in roles with KeyBank, ... [Read More]

Top 10 sedans from 2024 model year with lowest insurance costs

NextGear Capital
Monday, Jul. 15, 2024, 11:59 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
With more attention being paid to what it costs to obtain car insurance nowadays, Mercury Insurance compiled a list of the most affordable new sedans to insure. The California-based company, which has a network of more than 8,000 independent agents ... [Read More]

Edmunds Q2 data includes more negative equity & lengthening terms

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Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Two elements of auto financing clearly surfaced when Edmunds reviewed its second-quarter data. Analysts found that negative equity is still a notable factor, and consumers are often seeking elongated terms as a result. Edmunds reported on Wednesday that nearly one ... [Read More]

DigniFi lands $175M in new funding to expand auto repair financing solutions

Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2024, 11:58 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
DigniFi, a fintech company specializing in automobile repair financing, announced the addition of two new strategic funding partners on Tuesday. In moves finalized on May 14, DigniFi said Encina Lender Finance is providing up to a $150 million credit facility ... [Read More]

Black Book promotes Lyman to key auto finance position

Monday, Jul. 8, 2024, 10:46 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Eric Lyman went to work for Black Book after the Fourth of July festivities in a new executive position. Black Book on Monday announced the promotion of Lyman to vice president, product – auto finance. “Eric’s extensive industry experience and ... [Read More]

18 trends highlighted in annual car insurance report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2024, 10:33 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Insurance coverage is becoming a more complicated part of vehicle delivery and financing. Some findings from the 2024 U.S Auto Insurance Trends Report generated by LexisNexis Risk Solutions might illustrate why. This report aggregated annual market data about consumer driving ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Four experts approach ‘next frontier in eContracting’

Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2024, 05:10 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
During this year’s Auto Intel Summit + National Remarketing Conference presented by SmartAuction in Cary, N.C., RouteOne chief revenue officer Jeff Belanger moderated a panel discussion titled, “The Next Frontier in eContracting.” The session included: —Sam Miller, group manager of ... [Read More]

6 features of RiskGauge Desktop from S&P Global Market Intelligence

Monday, Jun. 17, 2024, 11:06 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
S&P Global Market Intelligence rolled out its newest tool to gauge risk. On Monday, the provider of information services and solutions to global markets announced the launch of RiskGauge Desktop, a scalable solution designed to streamline the credit risk assessment ... [Read More]
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