PODCAST: Talking titles with Dave Spencer of Vitu
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 11:38 AM
Informed.IQ secures $63M in funding from Invictus Growth Partners with eyes on expansion in auto & other markets
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 12:21 PM
CHAMP Titles lands $55M in largest funding round to date
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 12:22 PM
Smoothing dealer path to buying cars from consumers with Anthony Monteiro of AutoAcquire AI
More dealers are seeking inventory by buying directly from consumers. But some managers are still struggling with how to best execute a plan. To help dealers of all sizes in various markets, AutoAcquire AI CEO Anthony Monteiro appeared on the ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
Appetite for used commercial vehicles with Kathryn Schifferle of Work Truck Solutions
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
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 05:37 PM
What might be next for Amazon Autos
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
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:52 PM
inSearchX partners with Strategic Vision to enhance AskOtto
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, 03:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Emerging 8 honoree inSearchX is continuing to gain momentum for its tool that looks to connect consumers with the exact vehicle they want. This week, the startup and advisory services firm Strategic Vision announced they have partnered to deliver vehicle-matching ... [Read More]
Lightico and TruDecision partner to foster more streamlining of auto finance
Sunday, Mar. 28, 2021, 02:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Two previous Emerging 8 honorees now are working together. Last week, Lightico, a leader of next-generation digital customer interactions, announced a partnership with TruDecision, a provider of sophisticated finance company tools through an analytic platform as a service. The companies ... [Read More]
TransUnion examines fraud trends one year into pandemic
Sunday, Mar. 28, 2021, 02:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
If your shop wasn’t already the target, it might be now based on TransUnion’s latest quarterly analysis of global online fraud trends found that since the COVID-19 pandemic began. TransUnion said fraudsters are increasing their rate of digital schemes against ... [Read More]
PODCAST: How badly is auto finance now infected with fraud?
Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021, 03:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Point Predictive chief fraud strategist Frank McKenna returned for another episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast to diagnose how badly auto financing is infected with fraud. McKenna also shared an update on how the firm’s auto-finance consortium is working toward ... [Read More]
AFSA installs SCUSA’s Broderick to lead vehicle finance division
Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021, 03:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of the previous Women in Auto Finance honorees highlighted in Auto Fin Journal now also holds a leading position for the American Financial Services Association (AFSA). This week, AFSA announced the installation of Sandra Broderick, who is head of ... [Read More]
PODCAST: GM Financial’s Kyle Birch on navigating through the pandemic & more
Monday, Mar. 22, 2021, 02:35 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The last in-person interview before the pandemic conducted by Kyle Birch, who is president of North America operations at GM Financial, was for the Auto Remarketing Podcast at last year’s Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association. ... [Read More]
Upstart set to acquire Prodigy to reinforce auto platform
Monday, Mar. 22, 2021, 02:24 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In June, Upstart Holdings broadened its offering by entering into the auto-financing market. Last week, the platform fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) revealed an upcoming acquisition to strengthen its position in the auto sphere. Upstart announced it has entered into ... [Read More]
MotoRefi hires 3 new senior execs, signs lease for new headquarters
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:30 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
MotoRefi announced a series of moves on Wednesday, including a new expanded headquarters as well as the addition of three senior executives to its management team. The auto fintech startup that was an Emerging 8 honoree last year and secured ... [Read More]
5 more non-prime finance companies now leverage TurboPass’ verification solutions
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Past Emerging 8 honoree TurboPass is continuing to add its client portfolio, especially finance companies that specialize in non-prime financing. With more than 2,000 current dealership users now with the ability to pull reports as part of the underwriting and ... [Read More]
TrueCar to power Navy Federal Car Buying Service
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:25 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On the heels of announcing its latest initiatives to support the military, TrueCar announced a partnership to bring exclusive value to servicemembers and their families for all their vehicle buying and financing needs. TrueCar and Navy Federal Credit Union now ... [Read More]
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