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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

USED CAR WEEK 2023 PODCAST: 4 experts from EY on continued evolution of AI in financing & more

Used Car Week '23: EY talks AI in financing (podcast)
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, 10:59 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our series on the Auto Remarketing Podcast highlighting some of the panels and presentations from Used Car Week 2023. This episode features a panel discussion with four experts from Ernst & Young titled, “The AI Revolution: Navigating the ... [Read More]

Ally taps Timmerman to be interim CEO

2022_TIME_Dealer_of_the_Year_Bob_Giles for web
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, 10:58 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Ally Financial’s president of dealer financial services will take on additional responsibilities at the beginning of February — at least for the interim. Ally announced on Friday that Doug Timmerman will become the company’s interim CEO on Feb. 1, following ... [Read More]

How AutoFi’s expanded platform is ‘win-win scenario’ for dealers & customers

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, 11:04 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Matt Greenblatt, vice president of Matt Blatt Dealerships, called the expansion of AutoFi’s platform “a win-win scenario for the customer and our team.” AutoFi, provider of sales and finance technology across the automotive industry, recently expanded its platform into the ... [Read More]

Credit union roundup: CULA’s newest client; 2 institutions name top leaders

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Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, 11:02 AM
Nick Zulovich
We begin this roundup of news from the credit union world with the newest client of Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA). The provider of indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for more than 30 years announced this week that ... [Read More]

USED CAR WEEK 2023 PODCAST: Modern retailing & digital financing

Podcast
Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, 07:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our series on the Auto Remarketing Podcast highlighting some of the panels and presentations from Used Car Week 2023. This episode features a panel discussion titled, “Digital Finance for Modern Retail.” The session included Pete MacInnis of eLEND ... [Read More]

USED CAR WEEK 2023 PODCAST: Reflections on handling ransomware attacks

Podcast
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, 11:32 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our series on the Auto Remarketing Podcast highlighting some of the panels and presentations from Used Car Week 2023. This episode features a panel discussion titled, “Ransomware: First-Hand Experiences & Resolutions,” with Micky Watts of Anderson Brothers Bank, ... [Read More]

Fisker offering special financing rates through JP Morgan Chase

Fisker offering special financing rates through JP Morgan Chase
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, 11:32 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker and its related finance company, Fisker Finance, are collaborating with JP Morgan Chase Bank to offer top qualified buyers in the U.S. access to vehicle financing at rates as low as 1.99% APR for 60 months. ... [Read More]

Origence partners with Tesla to bring credit unions into financing mix

Tesla recall: Experts caution issues beyond brand impact
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, 11:31 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In late December, Origence and Tesla announced a partnership to offer credit union financing to electric-vehicle buyers through the Tesla website. Origence sees this partnership as provide Tesla buyers who are seeking affordable monthly payments with more options through credit ... [Read More]

Why auto finance is lagging in digital sphere

Why auto finance is lagging in digital sphere
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, 11:42 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The newest study from J.D. Power showed how auto finance companies are struggling in the digital space compared to their contemporaries in other industries. J.D. Power explained that auto finance companies need to do everything they can to deliver stand-out ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Fraud year in review with Frank McKenna

Podcast
Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, 11:05 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Point Predictive chief fraud strategist Frank McKenna is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. McKenna recapped what he’s observed on the fraud front this year and how the auto finance industry continues to fight to keep it out of their ... [Read More]

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