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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
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
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. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
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
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

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]

Equifax fuels Informativ’s new soft-pull tool designed for mobile devices

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 12:52 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Informativ rolled out its newest tool this week to help its client base of more than 7,000 dealers and other businesses that utilize its credit-focused lead generation, credit reporting and compliance solutions. The company introduced CreditDriver, which can allow consumers ... [Read More]

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission official to appear at Origence user conference

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 12:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Origence recently announced its first keynote speaker for its annual users’ conference. The technology solutions provider for credit unions said Andrew Busch will be one of the experts on stage during Lending Tech Live ’24, which is scheduled for June ... [Read More]

Alfa concludes Innovation in Implementation series with focus on people

Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alfa recently rolled out the fifth and final installment in its Innovation in Implementation series. That last piece from the asset finance software solutions provider is titled, “Establishing Winning Frameworks and Teams.” It explores the “indispensable” role of people in ... [Read More]

Santander now working with INEOS Automotive in US

Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, 12:34 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of Santander’s flourishing relationships with an automaker in Europe now is coming to fruition in the United States. Santander Consumer USA announced a new, exclusive multi-year agreement in the U.S. with INEOS Automotive that will enable the finance company ... [Read More]

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