This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
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
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
PODCAST: TransUnion highlights how EVs are recharging leasing market
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, 01:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Here’s some positive news for captives and other finance providers that offer leasing as well as dealership used-car managers looking for inventory down the road. Consumers are beginning to turn to auto leasing once again That’s the primary finding from ... [Read More]
Origence welcomes 3 new associate board members
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, 11:50 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Origence announced the appointment of three new associate board of directors that took effect on Thursday. The new associate board of directors of the technology solutions provider for credit unions are: —Linda Armyn, president and CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Wolters Kluwer sees digital adoption rise nearly 30% despite major ransomware attack
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, 11:49 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Even with a notable ransomware attack happening during the span, the Q2 Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index highlighted how much digital activity is happening to get vehicles financed and retailed. The year-over-year rate of digital adoption for contracting and transaction ... [Read More]
AFG launches integration with CU*Answers
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, 11:48 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Auto Financial Group (AFG), announced that an integration with CU*Answers came to fruition last week. The credit union service organization (CUSO) and cooperative corporation headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., now can use the AFG residual value and payment quoting calculator. ... [Read More]
700Credit brings soft pulls to subscription market with Loopit alliance
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024, 11:46 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
This week, 700Credit — a provider of credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull, identity verification and fraud detection platforms — announced an alliance with Loopit — a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, specializing in car subscription management and billing solutions for automakers, ... [Read More]
BMO survey uncovers depth of consumers using AI to manage finances
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024, 11:45 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Finance companies certainly use artificial intelligence for underwriting and other analytical chores. The BMO Real Financial Progress Index revealed a growing number of Americans — notably Gen Z — is increasingly using AI, too, for management of finances and investments. ... [Read More]
Treasury & FSSCC offer new resources on effective practices for secure cloud adoption
Monday, Jul. 29, 2024, 11:43 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Both public and private organizations want to keep cloud-based financial systems from turning into big storms for everyone involved. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council (FSSCC) recently published a suite of resources to ... [Read More]
Alfa introduces Intelligent Automation in Alfa Systems 6
Monday, Jul. 29, 2024, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The penultimate pillar of six that make up Alfa Systems 6 is now available. Alfa, a provider of enterprise software for automotive finance, recently launched of Intelligent Automation, which is designed to harness cutting-edge cognitive technologies, including predictive modeling, to ... [Read More]
CheckMy Driver designed to make insurance & ID verification ‘a snap’
Friday, Jul. 26, 2024, 03:13 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of this year’s Emerging 8 honorees rolled out a tool designed to save more than 30 minutes per transaction at a dealership. CheckMy Driver, built by Modives, is geared to help dealers who typically must spend 30 minutes or ... [Read More]
FTC, DOJ & European agencies seek ‘fair and honest’ use of AI
Wednesday, Jul. 24, 2024, 11:34 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Artificial intelligence has the attention of regulators both in the U.S. and Europe. The latest example of why arrived on Tuesday when the Federal Trade Commission, alongside international antitrust enforcers and the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, issued a statement ... [Read More]
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