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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
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
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
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

Carputty lands another $80M in growth funding

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, 12:20 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In December 2022, Carputty announced the closing of a $12.3 million Series A funding round that at the time brought its total funding amount to $21.96 million. On Wednesday, the fintech company that wants to modernize both auto financing and ... [Read More]

Zest AI aligns with Origence & Point Predictive to help credit unions & finance companies

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, 12:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Zest AI is working closely with Origence and Point Predictive as all three are leveraging artificial intelligence for the betterment of credit unions and other providers of auto financing. Last week, Point Predictive announced the integration of its BorrowerCheck for ... [Read More]

‘Tempered excitement’ about auto refinancing this year

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Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, 11:27 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Since its founding in 2006, iLending said it has facilitated $3.6 billion in refinanced auto financing. But the past 18 months have been challenging for iLending and other institutions that might offer refinancing. However, based on the expectation that the ... [Read More]

Familiar strategies included in Harley-Davidson Flex Financing

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, 11:26 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A move by a captive in the powersports sector appears similar to what many finance companies might already do with cars and trucks. On Tuesday, Harley-Davidson Financial Services launched a program the company said is like a lease. The captive ... [Read More]

S&P Global Ratings on residual value risk of EVs within securitizations

S&P Warns: EVs Pose Risk to Auto Loan-Backed Securities
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, 12:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Along with highlighting a securitization strategy popular in Europe and now gaining momentum in the U.S., S&P Global Ratings gave a brief update on its thinking about electric vehicles and residual values. Last week, S&P Global Ratings said higher exposure ... [Read More]

Gestalt partners with TruDecision to bring more analytics to auto finance

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Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, 12:04 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Stephanie Hanson and Daniel Parry have worked together many times during their distinguished careers within auto financing. And last week, the industry leaders said their current operations are now collaborating. Gestalt Tech said it will partner with TruDecision to provide ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Origence on 30 years of business & growing network of credit unions & dealerships

Origence: 30 Years of Credit Unions & Dealerships (podcast)
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, 12:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Origence chief revenue officer Phil DuPree is in a festive mood like the rest of the company, which provides technology solutions for credit unions. The company that includes CUDL is celebrating its 30th year of operations in 2024, funding $551.2 ... [Read More]

PODCAST: RouteOne on meeting wide-ranging customer preferences

RouteOne Podcast: Balancing Digital & In-Person Financing
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, 12:30 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It’s quite a balancing act nowadays for dealers who have some customers who want to do everything digitally and others who want nothing to do with those financing tools, preferring to do everything in person with paper documents. RouteOne’s Amanda ... [Read More]

Upstart highlights financing role in Kia EV launch

Upstart highlights financing role in Kia EV launch
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, 12:11 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Upstart helped Kia put more charge into the electric-vehicle space. The financing firm fueled by artificial intelligence highlighted that Kia used Upstart Auto Retail Build & Price Reservations as the exclusive reservation and deposit system for the launch of the ... [Read More]

AFG now using Auto Link’s payment calculator

AFG now using Auto Link’s payment calculator
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, 12:10 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Auto Link continues to build on its strategic partnership with Auto Financial Group (AFG). According to a news release distributed on Wednesday, AFG clients can now leverage Auto Link’s widget technology to provide a payment comparison calculator on any page ... [Read More]

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