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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
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
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
Why now is the time used-car leasing might gain sustained momentum
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:25 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. FlexPath DXP chief executive officer Tarry Shebesta draws on ... Listen Here

Mitsubishi & SCUSA partner for ‘fast, fair and fun’ financing experience

2022 Outlander for web
Monday, Mar. 14, 2022, 04:17 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) and Santander Consumer USA are looking to make the vehicle-buying experience “fast, fair and fun.” To achieve that goal, the automaker and finance company announced a new partnership to provide customer and dealer financing programs. ... [Read More]

8 capabilities of Shop With Ease solution from J.D. Power

JD Power booth at NADA 2022
Monday, Mar. 14, 2022, 04:15 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
J.D. Power wants a vehicle shopper to do more on the dealership’s website or the automaker’s online presence than just peruse through a vehicle’s photo gallery or review the model’s technology specifications. Last week, J.D. Power rolled out what the ... [Read More]

Solera moves into used-car finance space

Solera booth at NADA
Monday, Mar. 14, 2022, 04:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solera Holdings specializes in providing services across the vehicle lifecycle management spectrum. At the NADA Show last week, the company announced its launch into one of the most important pieces of that process with the debut of Solera Auto Finance. ... [Read More]

Equifax & Bridgeforce partner to improve credit data furnishing

Equifax Bridgeforce for web
Monday, Mar. 7, 2022, 04:28 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, Equifax and Bridgeforce Data Solutions announced a new partnership reinforcing their shared commitment to the data furnisher community by providing them with additional tools and support mechanisms to enable optimal data accuracy. As part of the agreement, Equifax ... [Read More]

AutoFi valuation approaches $700M with SCUSA investment

kevin at autofi for web
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

Steve Greenfield at NAVIcon
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

merger and acquisition pic on table
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

TD First Horizon for web
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]

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