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Artificial Intelligence
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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
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

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

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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]

MC2 Finance partners with FlexPath DXP to boost ID verification and streamline credit prequalification

Tarry Shebesta at AIS_0
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 01:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
MC2 Finance, a provider of commercial transportation financing solutions, recently announced a new partnership with FlexPath DXP, a company associated with digital identity verification and credit prequalification technologies. Through this partnership, MC2 Finance will utilize FlexPath’s VeriQual solution to streamline ... [Read More]

FICO: Consumers will switch banks if fraud prevention expectations are not met  

Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 01:22 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
FICO recently released new research from its second annual Global Scams Impact Survey regarding consumers’ increased use of real-time-payments (RTP), leading to higher reported scam threats and an increase in losses. Overall, FICO found consumers around the globe report that ... [Read More]

SavvyMoney & Origence broaden partnership to add pre-approval integration

Newest Open Lending partner brings insurance expertise
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, 12:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
SavvyMoney announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Origence on Wednesday. The provider of credit score solutions and the technology solutions provider for credit unions said their collaboration now integrates SavvyMoney’s Pre-Approval Solution into Origence’s arc OS loan and ... [Read More]

TransUnion: Auto insurance shopping jumps 19% in Q3

FlexPath: Phone number unlocks credit prequalification
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Consumers might be shopping for their next auto insurance carrier with as much zeal as their next vehicle or finance provider. The third quarter saw a big spike in shopping for both auto and property insurance, according to a report ... [Read More]

700Credit finds significant fraud risk in RV space, as well

Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, 11:06 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Previously, 700Credit examined how much fraud might be happening at motorcycle dealerships, so the provider of credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull and identity verification products decided to examine what’s going on with RV retailers. And, unfortunately, 700Credit found similar ... [Read More]

OTTOMOTO lands third partnership so far this fall with Conecta Marketing Group

Newest Open Lending partner brings insurance expertise
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, 10:48 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It’s been a busy fall on the partnership front for OTTOMOTO, a technology provider for dealerships and finance companies to facilitate financing in the auto, RV, powersports, marine, and aircraft markets. The newest partnership for OTTOMOTO is with Conecta Marketing ... [Read More]

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