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Bain Survey: Few Companies Ready for Sustainability Rules (24%) Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
Bain & Company today announced an investment in the Deployment Company, a new venture launched by OpenAI with 19 global partners. According to a news release, the OpenAI Deployment Company is built to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence across their ... Read More
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
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: Nearly 9 in 10 dealers now concerned about fraud

Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, 10:32 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It was probably as sure of a bet as you could find in Las Vegas last week: dealerships are quite concerned about fraud happening at their stores. In new research released during NADA Show 2026, Experian reported fraud continuing to emerge ... [Read More]

Axle & Experian partner to help dealers verify insurance & reduce fraud

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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 12:25 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Axle and Experian are now collaborating in the fight against fraud. On Tuesday, Axle, a universal API for insurance data, announced a strategic collaboration with Experian to integrate Axle’s real-time automotive insurance verification into Experian’s Fraud Protect platform. The companies ... [Read More]

AmeriTrust Financial unveils used-car leasing platform in effort to generate sustained traction

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 12:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
AmeriTrust Financial is taking its shot at solving the challenge of generating sustained momentum in an area of auto financing that’s frustrated the industry for decades. Used-car leasing. On Tuesday, the independent automotive finance company announced the launch of a ... [Read More]

eLEND Solutions integrates LetzChat technology for multi-language translation in Express Credit App

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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 12:21 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Imagine going through the auto-finance process in a foreign language. New technology from eLEND Solutions is looking to eliminate that potentially awkward or frustrating situation. On Tuesday, the company increased consumer access to its credit application program with the addition ... [Read More]

Nordis Technologies promotes four senior executives

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 12:18 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nordis Technologies announced the promotion of four of its executives on Tuesday, including a pair who have been with the company for about 30 years. Elevated into new roles for the provider of omnichannel customer communications management and payments technology ... [Read More]

Equifax rolls out two new Employment Insights solutions for dealers

Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 12:36 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Equifax launched two new Employment Insights solutions last week that are designed to provide a more complete picture of a buyer’s financial profile earlier in the car-buying process. Delivered alongside the Equifax Consumer Credit Report, the company highlighted the offerings ... [Read More]

Former Conga, Deloitte executive joins Odessa as SVP of delivery management

Another former Manheim Canada exec joins Otolane
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 12:26 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Odessa announced the appointment Vince Latchford as senior vice president of delivery management. With deep expertise in enterprise software delivery and client success, the asset finance software provider highlighted that Latchford will oversee delivery, customer success, implementation, and ... [Read More]

RouteOne unveils Insights Premium, partners with Alfa

Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 11:39 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
RouteOne launched a new product as well as a collaboration with another technology service provider involved with auto financing. First, the company announced details of RouteOne Insights Premium, a robust data extraction and intelligence solution designed to deliver greater insight ... [Read More]

Volvo Financial Services extends partnership with Bank of America

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 12:34 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of the country’s largest banks and a luxury OEM’s captive are going to keep working together. Volvo Car Financial Services and Bank of America on Tuesday announced the extension of their long-standing relationship to provide auto loan and lease ... [Read More]

Two dealers already impressed with Octane’s Captive-as-a-Service

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 12:33 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Octane is accelerating its presence in automotive. The fintech company founded in 2014 that already has more than 60 OEM partner brands, 4,000 dealer partners, and a team of more than 600 professionals is now offering what’s positioned as Octane’s ... [Read More]

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