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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

Experian releases 2023 U.S. Identity and Fraud Report

Experian blends NeuroID behavioral analytics into fraud prevention solutions
Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023, 11:14 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It’s likely your auto finance applicants and current customers are wary about fraud. The 2023 U.S. Identity and Fraud Report from Experian showed more than half of consumers feel they’re more of a target for fraud than a year ago. ... [Read More]

Bain examines potential investment implications of record $3.7T in ‘dry powder’

Monday, Jul. 17, 2023, 12:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The investment world could generate quite an explosion with the amount of “dry powder” that’s available, according to Bain & Co. On Monday, the firm released its Private Equity Midyear Report 2023. Bain said that after four quarters of relative ... [Read More]

NETSOL Cloud Services gains AWS Lambda Service Delivery designation

Monday, Jul. 17, 2023, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
NETSOL Cloud Services, a provider of cloud-based solutions and a division of NETSOL Technologies, announced that it has been awarded the AWS Lambda Service Delivery designation by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company highlighted this recognition acknowledges NETSOL Cloud Services’ ... [Read More]

Car IQ continues relationship building; this time with Visa

Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Car IQ is compiling quite a fleet of relationships to spread the use of its payment technology. The company on Wednesday teamed up with Visa to enable vehicles to transact directly with Visa’s global ecosystem of merchants and banks, and ... [Read More]

TransUnion study: Credit score not translating into strong consumer performance

Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023, 12:08 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experts said credit scores are generally higher nowadays, but outstanding portfolios aren’t necessarily reflecting a financial health often seen with contracts connected to higher points on the credit spectrum. A new TransUnion study determined that median credit scores — aided ... [Read More]

Solera leverages AI & ML for new browser-based insurance claim solution

Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023, 12:06 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Sometimes, finance companies literally are doing damage control when vehicles in their outstanding portfolio are involved in crashes, weather events or other incidents. On Wednesday, Solera Global Corp launched Intelligent Triage, a web browser-based tool the company said can eliminate ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer names new EVP & GM for compliance solutions division

Monday, Jul. 10, 2023, 11:25 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, a provider of risk management and regulatory compliance solutions and services to U.S. banks, credit unions, insurers and securities firms, recently named Vikram Savkar as its new executive vice president and general manager. In this role, ... [Read More]

Toyota expands branded insurance product into 3 more states

toyota store
Monday, Jul. 10, 2023, 11:23 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Toyota now is up to a dozen states where its branded insurance product is available. On Monday, Toyota Auto Insurance began to make policies available in Colorado, Georgia and Oregon. Now, Toyota Auto Insurance customers in the Centennial State, the ... [Read More]

Asset-backed facility gives FINN a 100 percent debt-financed fleet

Glenview expands services with bulk loan buying
Thursday, Jul. 6, 2023, 03:16 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
FINN, an auto subscription company based in Munich, Germany, and New York, has signed a 25 million euro ($27.2 million) asset-backed facility with Avellinia Capital. The facility complements FINN’s existing asset-backed securitization program, effectively increasing the advance rate from 95% ... [Read More]

Safe-Guard expands beyond F&I by acquiring Dealer Solutions and Design

merger and acquisition pic on table
Thursday, Jul. 6, 2023, 12:46 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We’re only a few days into the second half of 2023, and the pace of mergers and acquisition continues to be strong. The latest one surfaced Thursday, as Safe-Guard Products International, a provider of branded protection products for the automotive, ... [Read More]

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