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Polly continues transformative year by acquiring Driven Data
Tuesday, Jun. 14, 2022, 01:50 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In February, Polly went through a rebranding process as its dealer client roster using its insurance marketplace for automotive retail surpassed 1,200. On Tuesday, Polly announced it has closed on an acquisition of automotive marketing and analytics company, Driven Data ... [Read More]
New research reveals key insights on Bitcoin adoption
Monday, Jun. 13, 2022, 03:55 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Blockware Solutions (BWS), an industry leader in blockchain infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, released a new report last from its propriety research arm, Blockware Intelligence, titled Bitcoin User Adoption. Orchestrated by lead insights analyst Will Clemente, this new report seeks to ... [Read More]
Former Visa exec now chief data & analytics officer at Equifax
Monday, Jun. 13, 2022, 03:53 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Equifax reinforced its human resources by announcing the appointment of former Visa executive Harald Schneider as chief data and analytics officer. In this role, Equifax said Schneider will lead the company’s global data and analytics team and champion ... [Read More]
AutoFi chooses former Santander, Capital One exec to be president
Thursday, Jun. 9, 2022, 02:19 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Former Santander and Capital One executive Josh Baer now is president of AutoFi, according to a company announcement made on Thursday. The digital automotive commerce platform said this key hire follows a March development when the company landed $85 million ... [Read More]
Experian: Credit unions gain largest share of the auto finance market in 5 years
Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022, 03:18 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The credit union located near your residence or business might only be a fraction of the size of ,say, a bank with a national footprint. However, when you add together that credit union with its contemporaries throughout the U.S., then ... [Read More]
Ferry partners with Inspiration Fleet to bolster EV subscription platform
Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022, 03:17 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Here’s another development involving EVs and shorter consumer obligations. Ferry, an electric vehicle subscription platform that allows consumers to obtain short-term leases on new EVs, announced this week it has partnered with Inspiration Fleet to make Tesla Model 3s and ... [Read More]
CUDL integrates with IDS to connect credit unions with RV, marine & trailer dealers
Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022, 03:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
CUDL is broadening the reach of its credit union financing network to go beyond vehicles. Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), a leading RV, marine and trailer dealership management software provider, recently launched a new integration with CUDL. According to a news ... [Read More]
Bank of America to fuel Lucid Financial Services
Wednesday, Jun. 8, 2022, 03:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Bank of America is electrifying its presence in auto financing. This week, the bank finalized a strategic relationship to Lucid Group — which claims to have the longest-range, fastest-charging electric vehicle on the market — to form Lucid Financial Services, ... [Read More]
TrueCar acquires Digital Motors to reinforce TrueCar+ marketplace
Tuesday, Jun. 7, 2022, 02:29 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The volume of dealerships changing hands has been growing for some time. Now in recent days, acquisitions involving products and software connected to financing and retailing are intensifying, too. On the heels of J.D. Power announcing a pair of acquisitions, TrueCar said on ... [Read More]
DriveItAway rolls out Polestar 2 EV subscription program
Tuesday, May. 31, 2022, 04:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
DriveItAway founder and chief executive officer John Possumato wants to give consumers as many options as possible when using the company’s electric vehicle subscription to ownership program. On Wednesday, DriveItAway Holdings launched an initiative with Polestar 2 for anyone who would ... [Read More]
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