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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

PODCAST: Origence president and CEO Tony Boutelle

Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, 12:11 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Credit unions collectively continue to gain market share in auto financing. How are they doing it? Origence president and CEO Tony Boutelle answered that question, sharing some other interesting data about credit unions and more during this episode of the ... [Read More]

GoFi now leverages Provenir’s data & decisioning platform

artificial intelligence
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, 11:46 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Risk decisioning software provider Provenir announced on Wednesday that automotive financing provider GoFi has selected and implemented Provenir’s data and decisioning platform to assess applicant credit risk quickly for real-time financing approvals. GoFi is an AI-centric, digital-first financing platform. Built ... [Read More]

CUNA & NAFCU to merge pending credit union voter approval

latest news
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, 11:43 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, the nation’s two leading credit union associations announced their intent to merge and form a new organization. According to a news release, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) would ... [Read More]

Experian Verify now leverages consumers’ permission for income & employment verification

3 dealer groups & luxury store partner with Point Predictive
Monday, Jul. 31, 2023, 11:44 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In an effort to help finance companies and other lenders verify income and employment information, Experian recently announced consumers can now choose to share information directly from their employers’ payroll service through Experian Verify when applying for credit, including auto ... [Read More]

CULA survey highlights credit unions’ concerns about terms & LTVs

Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2023, 12:10 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Stretching terms concern credit unions when building their used-vehicle portfolios, but those auto finance providers don’t appear to be eliminating that practice any time soon. Over-extension on used-vehicle installment contracts is the No. 1 concern for credit unions in the ... [Read More]

Origence & Eltropy enhance partnership to help credit unions improve originations

FlexPath DXP joins OIADA as vendor partner
Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2023, 12:08 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Origence and Eltropy said this week that they are expanding their partnership to deliver an enhanced origination experience. The technology solutions provider for credit unions and the digital communications platform for community financial institutions (CFIs) said they’re broadening their partnership ... [Read More]

iLending promotes Goraczkowski to be president

job promotion
Monday, Jul. 24, 2023, 12:58 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, iLending promoted Nick Goraczkowski to be president after serving the auto refinance company as senior vice president and chief revenue officer for more than a decade. Goraczkowski takes over for Tom Holgate, who served as company president for ... [Read More]

Volvo Car Financial Services & Polestar Spaces now leverage Dealertrack

Monday, Jul. 24, 2023, 12:56 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Volvo retailers and Polestar Spaces now can take advantage of Dealertrack digital contracting across all lease and retail contracts through Volvo Car Financial Services (VCFS) and Polestar Financial Services (PFS). Dealertrack highlighted that connecting Volvo retailers and Polestar Spaces with ... [Read More]

How pandemic eroded finance company loyalty

Monday, Jul. 24, 2023, 12:55 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The pandemic apparently created another health impact; this time on auto financing. Analysis by S&P Global Mobility and TransUnion revealed loyalty to automotive finance institutions eroded significantly during the pandemic whether customers were leasing or buying vehicles. Across new-vehicle leasing ... [Read More]

Informativ partners with AutoFi to streamline credit compliance checks

compliance
Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023, 11:14 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Informativ finalized a partnership with AutoFi this week with the goal being to save dealers time and potential errors. The companies are looking to accomplish this objective by pushing all the necessary information from the AutoFi credit application into the ... [Read More]

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