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Appetite for used commercial vehicles with Kathryn Schifferle of Work Truck Solutions
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 05:37 PM
Work Truck Solutions founder Kathryn Schifferle appeared on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during Used Car Week 2025. Schifferle discussed key trends driving demand for used work trucks and vans with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. The ... Listen Here
What might be next for Amazon Autos
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:52 PM
Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat with Fan Jin, global leader of Amazon Autos, during Used Car Week 2025. Their wide-ranging conversation about the past, present and future of the online platform and its involvement with automakers ... Listen Here
Auto-finance leaders on growth, risk & recovery
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:07 PM
It’s a question any business must answer, but it’s especially important in auto finance. How do you balance growth and risk? A trio of industry executives — Mike Goins of TD Bank, Jeff Marsh of Millennium Capital and Recovery and ... Listen Here

AutoFi valuation approaches $700M with SCUSA investment

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Monday, Mar. 7, 2022, 04:26 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Fueled in part by an auto finance company that’s been one of its clients since 2018, AutoFi announced on Monday it has closed $85 million in funding valuing the company at nearly $700 million. One of the first Emerging 8 honorees ... [Read More]

Greenfield explains thinking behind Automotive Ventures DealerFund

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Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, 05:20 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In January, Automotive Ventures chief executive officer and founder Steve Greenfield announced a contest in collaboration with Shell Lubricants to help startups. On Wednesday, Greenfield highlighted his newest initiative that’s aimed to provide fuel for entrepreneurs; this time connected with ... [Read More]

TradePending, fueled by Capstreet Group, acquires AutoAPR

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Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, 05:18 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One North Carolina-based firm that offers technology for dealer websites to help potential buyers understand their financing options has been acquired by another Tar Heel State company that provides vehicle valuation and merchandising software solutions to dealerships TradePending announced on ... [Read More]

TurboPass expands into consumer finance & adds new executive

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Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, 05:17 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A previous Emerging 8 honoree is expanding its offerings and executive team. TurboPass, an electronic multi-verification solution for dealers, highlighted that it has experienced “explosive” growth during the past 24 months and is now ready to begin expanding beyond the ... [Read More]

Origence part of record 2.2M auto-finance contracts originated by credit unions in 2021

Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, 05:15 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It was a record year at Origence. The CU Direct brand and technology solutions provider announced on Tuesday that it had delivered a record amount of auto financing for credit unions through its platforms in 2021. The company said credit ... [Read More]

TD to acquire First Horizon with eyes on fertile Southeast market

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Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, 04:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Our recaps of merger-and-acquisition activities now are back in the banking sector. On Monday morning, TD Bank Group and First Horizon announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for TD to acquire First Horizon in an all-cash transaction valued ... [Read More]

Alfa distributes second whitepaper in Innovation in Implementation series

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Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, 04:39 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After opening its whitepaper series last fall about systems change called Innovation in Implementation, Alfa released the next installment last week. The provider of systems and services to some of the world’s most complex auto and equipment finance companies highlighted ... [Read More]

Credit Union Loan Source rolls out rebranding & revamped website

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Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, 04:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After nearly two decades, Credit Union Loan Source decided it was time for a change. The auto finance company that originates and services installment contracts with more than 1,500 franchised and independent dealers in its 25-state footprint announced on Wednesday ... [Read More]

DealerPolicy rebrands as client portfolio surpasses 1,200 dealerships

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Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, 04:46 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of last year’s Emerging 8 honorees is set to operate with a new name. On Tuesday, DealerPolicy announced a rebranding and insurance agency name change to Polly in an effort to better engage consumer audiences. The insurance marketplace for automotive retail ... [Read More]

Top 4 findings from BillingPlatform’s 2022 trends in finance survey

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Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, 04:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Let’s begin a new week with some upbeat projections based on the thinking from more than 300 chief financial officers and other senior finance executives. BillingPlatform recently released its 2022 Trends in Finance Survey: Market Outlook & Strategies for Revenue ... [Read More]
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