Former Market Scan chief data officer launches own VIN-level intelligence company
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, 11:26 AM
COMMENTARY: Blockchain in automotive — the quiet shift from experiment to infrastructure
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, 11:39 AM
5 predictions in Experian’s 2026 Future of Fraud Forecast
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 12:19 PM
The real cost of inaction when it comes to transport fraud
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Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
More dialogue about current complexities of fleet management with David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
A limited number of qualified maintenance technicians. A robust mix of gasoline-, diesel- and electric-fueled vehicles. There’s no shortage of challenges for fleet managers nowadays. To help wade through the environment with valuable perspectives, David Prusinski, who is CEO of ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
Lenders, forwarders & agents discuss repo bottlenecks
In another of the Used Car Week 2025 panel discussions focused on repossessions and recoveries, AutoSquared.ai co-founder Bahador Rahimi led a conversation that included lenders, forwarders and agents. The group exchanged ideas about how industry firms can smooth the bottlenecks ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 07:16 PM
Landmark Credit Union picks new president & CEO
Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, 12:00 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Next Monday will mark the beginning of Timothy Mackay serving as president and CEO of Landmark Credit Union, which has more than $7 billion in total assets, 35 branches, more than 400,000 members and more than 1,000 employees. Mackay will ... [Read More]
Fifth Third to acquire Comerica, creating ninth-largest bank
Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, 11:59 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Two banks that might already be in your dealership network of auto-finance providers are coming together. Fifth Third Bank and Comerica Bank announced on Monday morning that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Fifth Third will ... [Read More]
Dealer Alchemist rolls out Soft Credit Pull powered by Equifax VantageScore
Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, 11:59 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Dealer Alchemist released Soft Credit Pull, a website-integrated prequalification tool that can give car shoppers instant, credit-informed payment estimates without a hard credit pull. Powered by Equifax VantageScore, the automotive digital marketing solutions provider said this tool can ... [Read More]
Connects Federal Credit Union boosts GAP value via Way.com partnership
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A Virginia credit union has found a way to make its GAP coverage even more valuable to vehicle buyers. Way.com on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Connects Federal Credit Union that integrates Way+ car services membership with the credit ... [Read More]
USPTO publishes FlexPath DXP’s patent application for VeriQual
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 11:40 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
FlexPath DXP announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published its patent application for VeriQual, the company’s technology that combines identity verification and credit prequalification starting with just a phone number. The company highlighted the ... [Read More]
Carleton survey: Lenders divided over trusting AI-fueled loan compliance tools
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 11:40 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Carleton on Tuesday released findings from a nationwide survey highlighting the lending industry’s perspectives on artificial intelligence in loan compliance and error detection. The provider of compliant loan calculation and disclosure solutions said the results revealed a mix of optimism ... [Read More]
Alfa unveils syndication capabilities for asset and loan finance
Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 11:38 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alfa on Friday released its syndication module for Alfa Systems, delivering automated support for syndicating leases, loans and revolving credit facilities. The provider of technology for asset finance said the new module can enable complete syndication management for lenders — ... [Read More]
Fiserv reinforces advisory services & cash-management capabilities via 2 acquisitions
Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 11:38 AM
Nick Zulovich
Fiserv revealed two acquisitions in a five-day span to reinforce its services for clients. First on Thursday, the global provider of payments and financial services technology announced it has acquired Smith Consulting Group (SCG), an operational consulting service utilized by ... [Read More]
Solifi reinforces floorplan technology offerings by acquiring DataScan
Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, 11:14 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Solifi announced the acquisition of DataScan, which has been involved in wholesale finance and inventory risk management for more than 30 years. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, according to a news release. Solifi said the ... [Read More]
RouteOne unveils newest enhancement within the Digital Deal
Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, 10:45 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
RouteOne announced the availability of Automated Document Classification, which is an enhancement within the Digital Deal. The company highlighted this feature enriches eContracting data quality and supports a broader objective: delivering a contract package that is complete, accurate, and funding-ready ... [Read More]
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