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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 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. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 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. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

YASSI rolls out federated single sign-on solution for real-time vehicle records

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:34 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, YASSI — a provider of real-time vehicle registration, title and lien data — launched what the company said is the first federated single sign-on (SSO) solution in the United States for accessing real-time vehicle records. YASSI said this ... [Read More]

TurboPass gives 2024 Dealer of the Year Awards

award winner
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, 11:38 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Former Emerging 8 selection TurboPass again honored dealerships before the year finished. Ten recipients were among the 2024 Dealer of the Year Awards given by the financial technology software company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in automation, SaaS, and cloud-based ... [Read More]

Point Predictive & RouteOne reinforce integration to curb fraud & avoid pushbacks

fraud prevention
Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, 11:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Point Predictive recently announced a significant expansion of its integration with RouteOne, all in an effort to reduce some of the biggest financing headaches dealerships might experience trying to get a customer delivered. According to a news release, the expansion ... [Read More]

Fitch Ratings tackles EV residual values & auto ABS performance

Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, 11:36 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Fitch Ratings looked at electric vehicles through the prism of auto asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions. Analysts believe softening EV demand and corresponding price reduction strategies will constrain EV residual values and recoveries. “Ratings are not affected given the limited concentration ... [Read More]

New leadership now in place at Chase Auto

Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, 11:32 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Chase Auto opened 2025 with changes at the top of its leadership team. The finance company said Leslie Wims-Morris now is CEO of Chase Auto, reporting to Marianne Lake, who is CEO of consumer and community banking (CCB). Wims-Morris replaced ... [Read More]

Debt management: Are you leveraging your automotive dealership and financial assets?

AutoPayPlus offers free F&I reporting tool by VisionAST
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, 11:47 AM
George Pero, Mach10 Automotive
Having spent 35 years in the automotive industry, it is my experience dealer principals are generally concerned about “being in debt,” though debt, when managed properly, can be a powerful tool for dealership principals to enhance liquidity and profitability. Leveraging ... [Read More]

Experian spots surge happening within EV financing

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, 11:18 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Perhaps the electric-vehicle market simply is recharging — at least from a financing perspective. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q3 2024, consumer interest in EVs found additional juice in the third quarter, even following several ... [Read More]

ValidiFI partners with DigiFi to create automated, streamlined credit decisioning

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, 11:55 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
ValidiFI, a leading provider of predictive bank account and payment intelligence to help validate bank accounts, detect fraud and assess credit risk, announced a strategic integration with DigiFi, a leading platform for automated digital lending. As part of this integration ... [Read More]

Axos Bank partners with Way.com to offer more benefits for customers who have refinanced vehicles

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, 11:55 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Wednesday, Axos Bank and Way.com announced they have partnered to provide both protection and cost-savings for customers who’ve refinanced a vehicle. Customers of Axos will be able to use the Way app to utilize unique benefits, including cashback on ... [Read More]

OTTOMOTO finalizes fourth partnership of fall; this time with Carleton

partnership picture
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 01:24 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
OTTOMOTO has been as busy as any shop in financial services on the partnership front. Last week, the innovator in digital lending platforms finalized a partnership with Carleton, a provider of financial calculation and compliance solutions The companies said this ... [Read More]

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