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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

Getaround & GO partner to roll out carsharing host incentives

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Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2022, 02:51 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Incentives might not be as robust now at dealerships to deliver used and new vehicles. But in at least one place, financial incentives are growing in the vehicle subscription market. On Tuesday, Getaround, a digital peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace, announced a ... [Read More]

iLending tops $3B in auto refinancing

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Monday, Sep. 12, 2022, 03:57 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
This month has included a significant milestone for iLending and its auto refinancing endeavors. After hitting the $1 billion mark in September 2018 and $2 billion last July, iLending recently discovered that it now has surpassed $3 billion in refinanced ... [Read More]

JM&A Group tailors new F&I product for used EVs

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Monday, Sep. 12, 2022, 03:56 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, JM&A Group enhanced its F&I product offering with the introduction of EV+ Protect. JM&A Group highlighted EV+ Protect represents an expanded suite of products tailored specifically to meet the nuanced needs of electric vehicle owners, while introducing the ... [Read More]

Inovatec & TruDecision collaborate to boost portfolio performance

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Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022, 05:36 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Inovatec Systems and TruDecision now are working together for clients in both Canada and the United States. The provider cloud-based software solutions for finance companies recently announced it has reached an agreement with the developer of artificial intelligence and machine ... [Read More]

Solera partners with DigniFi for vehicle repair financing

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Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2022, 05:31 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solera Holdings and DigniFi want to ensure customers within a dealership’s service drive have the necessary financial resources to cover vehicle repairs. On Tuesday, the vehicle lifecycle management company announced a strategic partnership with the fintech platform, as Solera will ... [Read More]

Bridgecrest rolls out GoFi to create digital-first platform

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Monday, Sep. 5, 2022, 04:02 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Just before Labor Day weekend, Bridgecrest, one of the country’s leading digital financial services providers, announced the launch of its newest affiliate, GoFi, an artificial intelligence-enabled, digital-first financing platform. Leveraging Bridgecrest’s robust auto financing experience, GoFi is focused on offering ... [Read More]

Bank survey: 45% of institutions rely on outdated technology

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Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, 04:17 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Bank Director’s 2022 Technology Survey, sponsored by CDW, delved into the technology concerns and challenges bank senior executives and board members face, and where they’ve been investing their resources. And survey results showed that competitive pressures continue to alter the ... [Read More]

Point Predictive highlights capability of BorrowerCheck for dealers

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Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, 04:15 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
This week, Point Predictive launched the company’s first solution designed specifically for dealerships. The company that provides artificial intelligence solutions to spot fraud and other issues that might derail auto financing highlighted that BorrowerCheck can enable dealers to recognize consumers ... [Read More]

CarSaver lands relationship with large NY-based credit union

PassTime & ABCoA integrate Encore into Deal Pack
Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, 03:46 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
CarSaver made another inroad into the credit union market this week, landing a relationship with one of the largest credit unions in the United States that has $8.8 billion in assets and more than 420,000 members. CarSaver announced the latest ... [Read More]

2 second-quarter leasing data lists compiled by Experian

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Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, 03:45 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Likely curtailed by the lack of inventory and escalating prices, Experian reported this week that leasing decreased to 19.65% of new vehicles delivered during the second quarter, down from 27.82% in Q2 of last year. Despite the overall softening, Experian’s ... [Read More]

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