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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
Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM
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. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here
Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion
Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM
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
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

NSF pouring nearly $30M into scholarships to train more cybersecurity experts

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Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, 04:47 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is looking to help both the private sector companies as well as federal government agencies land highly trained experts who can fill the growing need for a highly skilled national cybersecurity workforce capable of responding ... [Read More]

Tricolor honored for excellence in financial inclusion

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Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, 04:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Tricolor now has quite an accolade on its digital mantle. The company announced on Wednesday that it has been named the LendIt Fintech Industry Award winner for Excellence in Financial Inclusion. Tricolor highlighted that it was honored for its use ... [Read More]

ForeverCar partners with Carvana for vehicle protection plans

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Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, 05:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
ForeverCar and Carvana announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday. The digital omnichannel vehicle service contract platform and 2020 Emerging 8 honoree now is teaming with the e-commerce platform for buying and selling used vehicles to offer what they believe is ... [Read More]

Crypto use gaining traction in luxury-vehicle market

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Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, 04:17 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
While Bitcoin may not yet be accepted as a medium of exchange for everyday items, at least one luxury model dealership as well as a digital asset advisory firm both are seeing a notable increase in customers wanting to transact ... [Read More]

NADA brings in Accelerate2Compliance as Affinity Provider Program

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Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, 04:15 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The National Automobile Dealers Association is looking to help members keep their information secure at the dealership. On Wednesday, NADA said Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) has been chosen as a vendor within the association’s Affinity Provider Program. NADA noted that A2C offers ... [Read More]

Solifi joins BlackBerry IVY advisory council, bringing auto-finance use cases

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Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, 04:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solifi recently announced a collaboration with BlackBerry Limited that will integrate BlackBerry IVY with the company’s open finance platform to drive innovative, high-impact finance use cases for OEMs and automotive finance providers. According to a news release, Solifi becames the ... [Read More]

CULA sets 2 new records for vehicle leasing in 2021

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Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, 04:45 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) enjoyed a record-setting year in 2021. The company recently tabulated and shared its annual metrics, highlighting that it helped to generate $2 billion in lease originations. That dollar figure stemmed from originating 50,000 leases ... [Read More]

TransUnion adds new board member, chief data & analytics officer

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Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, 04:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Along with a new addition to its board of directors, TransUnion also announced the appointment for the newly created role of executive vice president and chief data and analytics officer. Those two actions are both effective on Tuesday. Joining is ... [Read More]

Experian pinpoints 5 primary fraud threats to businesses & consumers

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Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, 04:52 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Whether it’s the digital path to land auto financing or a spouse, fraud can infiltrate the process, potentially resulting in a broken bank account or heart. Experian recently released its annual Future of Fraud Forecast, which reveals five fraud threats ... [Read More]

Equifax, Experian & TransUnion extend free credit report availability

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Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, 04:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Since the pandemic still is causing plenty of problems, the three nationwide credit reporting agencies are continuing information availability for consumers that first launched when COVID-19 arrived. This week, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion extended their pandemic response service by offering ... [Read More]

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