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Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 03:02 PM
A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... Read More
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
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 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. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here
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

Study shows manual processes slow down banking compliance

riskscreen logo for web
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 04:24 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A recent study commissioned by RiskScreen, a provider of onboarding, screening and in-life monitoring technology, found two-thirds of compliance professionals at banks rely on manual processes for performing know-your-customer checks. Despite 70% of respondents agreeing that the pandemic has accelerated ... [Read More]

PEAC Finance recaps recent implementation of Alfa Systems

cloud computing
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 04:20 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alfa, creator of the asset finance software platform Alfa Systems, has announced a successful project completion with PEAC Finance. Completed in July, the project delivered an Alfa Systems upgrade alongside the implementation of new business for the Barclays Asset Finance ... [Read More]

TCH study examines consumers’ lack of clarity over how fintech apps function

TCH study chart for web
Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, 03:45 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The Clearing House (TCH) released its 2021 Consumer Survey: Data Privacy and Financial App Usage that shows consumers who are using digital banking and fintech apps on a regular basis to manage their finances want greater disclosure and control over ... [Read More]

Latest J.D. Power auto finance study emphasizes importance of online pre-approval

JD Power consumer finance charts for web
Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, 03:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
J.D. Power pointed out that potential buyers’ ability to secure financing is even more crucial nowadays in an automotive market beset by supply shortages and record high prices. Firm experts said more vehicle shoppers than ever have started to look ... [Read More]

Lightico adds to management team with new SVP of sales for North America

new hire
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, 04:13 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lightico growth trajectory continued on Wednesday. About a week after landing a relationship with PayNearMe, the next-generation digital completion platform that supports millions of insurance, automotive, telecom and financial services interactions welcomed Jeff Dobo as its senior vice president of ... [Read More]

Inovatec secures SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II re-certification for 3rd straight year

compliance
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, 04:11 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Inovatec passed the complex tests for the third year in a row. The provider of cloud-based loan origination and loan management solutions announced on Tuesday that it has again completed its SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II audits, performed ... [Read More]

Southeast Toyota Finance celebrates 40 years

southeast toyota finance for web
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, 03:56 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Back in 1981, Kim Carnes won a Grammy for the song, “Bette Davis Eyes,” which was playing on the car radio of the day that tuned to a station via a red needle. That year, the Los Angeles Dodgers won ... [Read More]

Lightico & PayNearMe announce partnership

partnership
Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, 03:51 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lightico, whose next-generation digital completion platform can support millions of insurance, automotive, telecom and financial interactions, announced a partnership with PayNearMe, the payments platform known for making payments easy for both businesses and their customers. According to a news release, ... [Read More]

Details of CarNow, J.D. Power partnership set to launch in Q1

mobile car shopping
Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, 03:46 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
CarNow and J.D. Power are set to launch a new partnership during the first quarter. The companies recently announced a strategic alliance that’s meant to integrate the J.D. Power F&I presentation solution with CarNow’s real time retail platform. According to ... [Read More]

eLEND Solutions: Dealers still stop short of full digital retailing implementation

elend solutions chart for web
Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, 03:44 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The title of a new report from eLEND Solutions included a question likely being pondered by dealerships and finance companies, “In the Post-Pandemic New Normal, Where Does Digital Retailing End?” The automotive fintech innovator highlighted that digital retailing capabilities continue to ... [Read More]

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