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Smoothing dealer path to buying cars from consumers with Anthony Monteiro of AutoAcquire AI
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
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
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

Junior Achievement recognizes GM Financial for seventh consecutive year

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Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021, 08:32 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
GM Financial recently received more recognition for its work outside of originating vehicle leases and installment contracts and collecting monthly payments. The captive for General Motors has been awarded the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for its commitment to Junior ... [Read More]

4 components of Ally’s enhanced relationship with CarLotz

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Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021, 08:14 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Ally Financial already forged relationships with companies that might be considered non-traditional used-vehicle entities, like Carvana and Vroom. On Thursday, Ally added consignment-to-retail used-vehicle marketplace CarLotz to its client portfolio. According to a news release, Ally and CarLotz entered into ... [Read More]

Alliant Credit Union expands leasing program into fourth state via CULA

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Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021, 08:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alliant Credit Union now is originating vehicle leases in four different states thanks to assistance from Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA). Having supported vehicle leasing for credit unions for more than 30 years, CULA is helping power the expansion of ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Grappling with the potential for ‘digital discrimination’

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Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:17 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Researchers are beginning to examine the possibility of “digital discrimination” in light of a lot of commerce happening online and through mobile technologies. Previous Used Car Week speaker Allen Denson, who is now a partner in the Washington, D.C., office ... [Read More]

KeyBank acquires AQN Strategies to reinforce analytics expertise

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Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:14 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
KeyBank recently reinforced its analytics capabilities by entering into a definitive agreement to acquire AQN Strategies, an analytics-driven consultancy with deep expertise in the financial services industry. At the close of the transaction, AQN founder and managing partner Ben Sabloff ... [Read More]

Chartis recognizes FICO fraud solutions for third straight year

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Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:12 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
FICO continues to receive recognition for its fight against fraud. This week, FICO announced that it has been named the category leader for enterprise fraud solutions in the Chartis 2021 RiskTech Quadrant report for the third year in a row. ... [Read More]

Equifax blends HIREtech into workforce solutions portfolio

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Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021, 05:10 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Equifax looked to bolster its employment verification services and other offerings via an acquisition that closed on Tuesday. Equifax announced that it finalized the acquisition of HIREtech, a technology-focused human capital management (HCM) and employer tax incentive firm. With this ... [Read More]

NowLake & Carsfast partner to offer financing via SMS chatbots

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Friday, Mar. 5, 2021, 02:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
NowLake Technology — the result of the recent uniting of Westlake Technology Holdings and Nowcom Corp. — is now collaborating with a startup that’s gained momentum in the past six months. After launching in Chicago in September and adding five ... [Read More]

Origence lands another partnership; this time with CARFAX

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Friday, Mar. 5, 2021, 02:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Financial institutions that leverage Origence, a CU Direct brand, now have better access to CARFAX data through a new partnership between the companies announced on Thursday. The expanding network of financial institutions using the Origence consumer loan origination system (LOS) ... [Read More]

Darwin platform now includes consumer insurance quotes from Fetch

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Friday, Mar. 5, 2021, 02:03 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The insurance portion of potential F&I activities at the dealership might have gotten a boost via a move by Darwin Automotive and Fetch. This week, Darwin announced that its platform is now seamlessly integrated with Fetch, an electronic auto insurance ... [Read More]
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