PODCAST: Why now is the time used-car leasing might gain sustained momentum
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 11:27 AM
NLPC sees potentially $1M in annual value for dealers with streamlined loan payoff and lien release workflows
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 11:22 AM
SelectFI now preferred vendor via The Shop by FordDirect
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:46 AM
This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
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
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
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
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
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
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
Study: 37% intimidated & 39% frustrated with online security highlighting digital anxiety
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 12:29 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and CybSafe released new research this week examining key cybersecurity behaviors, attitudes and trends as the organizations mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Polling more than 6,000 individuals across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France ... [Read More]
Lendbuzz gains $345M in growth funding
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 12:28 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lendbuzz announced on Wednesday that the financial technology company that uses alternative data, machine learning and deep neural networks to provide auto financing has raised $345 million. Company leaders said that figure is a combination of $45 million in equity ... [Read More]
Dealertrack enhances integration with MeridianLink
Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, 11:53 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Cox Automotive’s Dealertrack announced an enhanced integration with MeridianLink, a provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. The companies highlighted the existing, long-standing integration accelerates credit applications and decisions between dealers and finance ... [Read More]
Westlake Direct unveils ‘Buy Now’ capability
Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, 11:52 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Westlake Technology Holdings is ramping up its efforts to connect directly with consumers to generate originations that can benefit both dealerships and the finance company. Westlake Direct — a direct-to-consumer financing solution first launched in 2018 through LoanCenter — now ... [Read More]
14 honorees among this year’s Women in Auto Finance
Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2023, 11:58 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A wide array of organizations — from dealerships to finance companies to technology providers — are represented among the 14 honorees selected for this year’s Women in Auto Finance, presented by Provana. One of the award programs orchestrated by Cherokee ... [Read More]
Vero Technologies raises $8.5M for platform to help banks generate more wholesale financing
Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2023, 11:58 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Vero Technologies, a wholesale financing technology and loan servicing platform, announced the close of its $8.5 million Series A funding round on Wednesday. Led by venture capital fund BankTech Ventures, Vero said it also received significant investment from Sopra Steria ... [Read More]
PODCAST: TransUnion on daily fraud exposure within auto
Friday, Sep. 15, 2023, 10:13 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
TransUnion recently discovered that the auto industry is exposed to synthetic identity fraud at a clip of nearly $1 million per day. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, TransUnion vice president of fraud and identity solutions Jason Lord ... [Read More]
PODCAST: What happened over the summer on the fraud front
Friday, Sep. 15, 2023, 10:12 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Point Predictive chief fraud strategist Frank McKenna returned for his regular visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast and recapped some of the most notable developments connected to fraud that happened over the summer. McKenna also touched on how much artificial ... [Read More]
Northeast Credit Union taps CULA for indirect vehicle leasing
Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, 12:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Northeast Credit Union recently selected Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) to bring its indirect vehicle leasing program to credit union members in New Hampshire and Maine. With this partnership, the Portsmouth, N.H.-based institution that has more than $2 billion ... [Read More]
Survey: Dealers & OEMs have chance to build lasting loyalty via timely payouts
Wednesday, Sep. 13, 2023, 12:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Onbe, a corporate disbursements platform that is involved with test drive incentives, auto rebates and settlement payments, recently released the findings from its Summer 2023 Auto Survey. The survey polled 732 vehicles shoppers, aiming to better understand their preferences when ... [Read More]
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