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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

Free white paper from Nordis Technologies offers path to improve consumer billing & payments

Nordis Technologies
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, 04:47 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The focal point of a new, free white paper from Nordis Technologies claimed that cloud applications for personalizing consumer billing and payment experiences can make a big difference in whether auto finance companies get paid and keep contracts current. Authors ... [Read More]

7 more credit unions to use GrooveCar Direct vehicle shopping & financing platform

credit union
Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, 11:51 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
GrooveCar Direct, which offers credit unions their own, white-labeled vehicle shopping platform, recently announced seven new partnerships. The credit unions now using this technology are: —El Monte Community Credit Union, based in El Monte, Calif., with assets of $34 million ... [Read More]

Invesco Advisers study dissects impact AI now has on investors

Invesco Advisers study dissects impact AI now has on investors
Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, 11:50 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Investors not only are pushing resources into fintechs fueled by artificial intelligence. They’re now using AI more often to make their financial decisions with the expectation the usage will intensify. Those assertions and more surfaced on Monday when Invesco Advisers ... [Read More]

Auto finance ‘never boring’ for NMAC’s Cullum, the 2023 Executive of the Year

Auto Finance
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, 12:00 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Kevin Cullum grew up in a suburb of Kansas City, Mo. An internship during his senior year of college at the University of Central Missouri began a career in auto finance that took Cullum to a multitude of places, beginning ... [Read More]

Westlake to leverage Onbe’s digital refund platform

AutoPayPlus offers free F&I reporting tool by VisionAST
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, 11:51 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
This week, Onbe launched a digital-first consumer refund program with Westlake Financial. According to a news release, Westlake has replaced its check-based refund program with Onbe’s payouts gateway, providing instant payments to recipients while eliminating internal program and labor costs. ... [Read More]

Banks question proposed CFPB rule over personal financial data rights

Experian: Bank data boosts loan approvals
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, 12:06 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The active period at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continued on Thursday, as the CFPB proposed a rule that the regulator said would accelerate a shift toward open banking, where consumers would have control over data about their financial lives ... [Read More]

Shebesta again selected to be NVLA president

Tarry Shebesta at AIS_0
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, 12:24 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) recently elected Automobile Consumer Services CEO Tarry Shebesta as its president for the 2024-2025 term. During its annual conference in Austin, Texas, Shebesta became the only NVLA member ever elected to a second term ... [Read More]

Alfa plans deployment of software platform’s sixth iteration

Alfa deploys first of six upcoming releases of software platform
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, 12:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Alfa announced plans for the upcoming launch of Alfa Systems 6, what it’s calling a “breakthrough iteration” of its software platform. Delivered in a series of releases over the coming year, the company highlighted Alfa Systems 6 introduces ... [Read More]

Newest eLEND Solutions dealer survey sheds light on top obstacle to deal & pricing clarity

Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, 11:42 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Think of how many times the phrase “trust me” surfaces in a conversation or message exchange with family, friends, or business contacts. Experts at eLEND Solutions examined that premise for its latest research project and discovered a significant trust and ... [Read More]

Lotus chooses Santander for exclusive, multi-year financing agreement

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 01:06 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Santander Consumer USA landed another working relationship to provide financing services for an automaker. On Wednesday, SCUSA said it will provide nationwide installment contract and lease options to Lotus customers and dealers through an exclusive, multi-year agreement. The development arrived ... [Read More]

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