PODCAST: Talking titles with Dave Spencer of Vitu
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 11:38 AM
Informed.IQ secures $63M in funding from Invictus Growth Partners with eyes on expansion in auto & other markets
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 12:21 PM
CHAMP Titles lands $55M in largest funding round to date
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 12:22 PM
Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
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
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
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
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
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
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
TransUnion: Nearly 1 in 7 new digital accounts suspected to be fraudulent
Monday, Mar. 25, 2024, 12:21 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Here’s a startling but perhaps not surprising statistic. Nearly one in seven newly created accounts is suspected to be digital fraud. That’s the top finding from TransUnion’s 2024 State of Omnichannel Fraud Report, which is based on proprietary insights from ... [Read More]
NETSOL Technologies gains advanced tier partner status with Amazon Web Services
Monday, Mar. 25, 2024, 12:15 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, NETSOL Technologies announced that it has achieved advanced tier services partner status within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). NETSOL said partners who demonstrate exceptional prominence, emerge as industry leaders in their respective markets and have ... [Read More]
PODCAST: CULA enjoys double-digit growth in 2023
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024, 11:08 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last year was another good one for Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), which generated double-digit growth of its portfolio as well as credit union and dealer partners. CULA said its number of credit union partnerships increased 24% year-over-year, with ... [Read More]
Alfa launches sustainability piece of revamped software platform
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024, 11:07 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Alfa unveiled the third of six releases that make up Alfa Systems 6, which is the revamped iteration of the Alfa Systems software platform. The automotive finance technology provider highlighted Sustainability offers new capabilities to address the industry’s ... [Read More]
TransUnion unveils platform built for AI-powered data collaboration
Monday, Mar. 18, 2024, 11:33 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
TransUnion is looking to make its tools sharper and easier for clients to use through its new platform for managing, governing, analyzing and delivering data and insights. The company said the OneTru platform connects separate data and analytic assets built ... [Read More]
PODCAST: ‘Penny perfect’ remains challenge not even AI can yet solve
Monday, Mar. 18, 2024, 11:31 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Perhaps artificial intelligence isn’t quite yet the silver bullet to solve all challenges within auto financing and retailing. The latest snapshot survey of auto dealers and finance companies orchestrated by eLEND Solutions found that 90% believe that AI-based pricing is ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer & Informed.IQ collaborate to boost entire auto-finance lifecycle
Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024, 12:13 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Wolters Kluwer and Informed.IQ want to simplify and streamline the complex landscape of automotive financing. So, Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has agreed with Informed.IQ to distribute an automated technology solution designed to modernize the auto-finance lifecycle by using digitized processes ... [Read More]
Edmunds: ‘Storm is brewing’ fueled by negative equity
Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024, 12:11 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Cherokee Media Group asked Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds about negative equity during a conversation at NADA Show 2024 in February. Caldwell immediately replied, “Right now, that is a yikes.” The latest Edmunds Used Vehicle Report released on Wednesday added more ... [Read More]
Chait’s long career at JM Family continues with latest promotion
Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024, 03:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Dan Chait joined Southeast Toyota Finance in 2002, becoming part of JM Family Enterprises. On Tuesday, Chait was named president of the privately held company, which generates more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Chait, who also will remain chief ... [Read More]
Bain sees private equity activity germinating again
Monday, Mar. 11, 2024, 11:34 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We just sprung forward over the weekend, but Bain & Company is already seeing “green shoots” in the private-equity world. Experts said on Monday those “green shoots” are emerging for prospects this year and beyond within the global private equity ... [Read More]
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