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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

PODCAST: How technology is making data more understandable & usable

Podcast
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024, 11:54 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
During this panel discussion at this year’s Auto Intel Summit + National Remarketing Conference presented by SmartAuction in Cary, N.C., a quartet of experts explained how evolving technology is making massive amounts of data more understandable and usable for auto ... [Read More]

Origence organizes fundraiser supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Origence
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024, 11:52 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
As part of its 30-year anniversary of serving credit unions, Origence is orchestrating a special “30 Years of Impact” campaign fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide. Origence is inviting credit unions to participate by contributing a minimum of $300 ... [Read More]

Lendbuzz gains $100M warehouse facility through MUFG

Lendbuzz gains $100M warehouse facility through MUFG
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2024, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lendbuzz announced on Tuesday that it has closed a $100 million credit facility with MUFG. The fintech company that tries to help consumers obtain better access to credit when purchasing a vehicle said additional warehouse capacity will fuel its continued ... [Read More]

FlexPath DXP joins OIADA as vendor partner

FlexPath DXP joins OIADA as vendor partner
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2024, 12:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In March, FlexPath DXP launched patent-pending technology to help users prequalify for real credit options by providing as little information as a phone number. On Tuesday, the provider of financial and digital marketing solutions announced relationship with the Ohio Independent ... [Read More]

Bain: Private equity slowdown ‘finally bottoming out’

Bain sees private equity activity germinating again
Monday, Jun. 3, 2024, 10:45 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The newest analysis from Bain & Company about the private equity world contained another positive theme. In March, Bain said it was already seeing “green shoots” in the private-equity world. On Monday, analysts said the two-year long slump in global ... [Read More]

Solutions by Text lands $110M growth round led by Edison Partners & StepStone Group

Solutions by Text secures $110M led by Edison & StepStone
Wednesday, May. 29, 2024, 12:00 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Investors are bullish about text messaging. Solutions by Text (SBT), a platform for compliance-first messaging and payments, on Wednesday announced the raising of $110 million in new growth financing. According to a news release, growth equity investment firm Edison Partners ... [Read More]

Report: 90% of organizations experienced an identity-related incident in the last year

Report: 90% of orgs had identity incidents in past year
Wednesday, May. 29, 2024, 11:59 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
This week, the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) released its 2024 Trends in Identity Security Report, which is based on an online survey of more than 520 identity and security professionals from organizations with more than 1,000 employees. The nonprofit ... [Read More]

Solifi unveils SaaS offering for ESG in automotive finance

Wednesday, May. 29, 2024, 11:58 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solifi recently launched ESG Portfolio Strategist as the latest application in its product suite. Enabling automotive finance companies to operationalize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy within their existing leasing workflow, the global fintech software partner for secured finance said ... [Read More]

7 enhancements of Experian Ascend Technology Platform

7 enhancements of Experian Ascend Technology Platform
Wednesday, May. 22, 2024, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian is aiming to provide simplification, scalability and automation through new enhancements to its cloud-based Experian Ascend Technology Platform. Experian unveiled these enhancements to more than 500 business leaders during its annual Vision conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., representing a significant ... [Read More]

Scalability now available for Alfa Systems 6

Scalability now available for Alfa Systems 6
Wednesday, May. 22, 2024, 11:40 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Alfa launched the fourth of six releases that make up Alfa Systems 6. The latest one is Scalability that’s designed to present functionality designed for providers looking to scale their business with flexibility and speed. The company highlighted ... [Read More]

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