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Artificial Intelligence
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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

CULA expands leasing footprint in fertile Northeast

car leasing
Monday, Jun. 21, 2021, 03:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian reported that 46.29% of all new vehicles financed during the first quarter were attached to a lease. And a new partnership could help to raise that level in future quarters. Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) further expanded its ... [Read More]

TFS details $1.6B green bond for financing of efficient vehicles

2021_Camry_XSE_Hybrid for web
Monday, Jun. 21, 2021, 03:04 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is continuing to cultivate its portfolio of fuel-efficient vehicles. Last week, the captive issued its latest asset-backed green bond, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles. TFS said in a news ... [Read More]

Carnomaly unveils vehicle buying & selling platform based on blockchain & cryptocurrency

carnomaly for web
Friday, Jun. 18, 2021, 03:33 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Carnomaly is continuing to push the vehicle acquisition and financing process even further away from what might seem like the dark ages of paper checks toward a new era when cryptocurrency is the payment path. On Friday, the company announced ... [Read More]

Point Predictive rolls out Fraudbot to enhance underwriting

fraudbot for web
Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2021, 03:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
It’s not quite RoboCop policing your flow of financing applications, but Point Predictive certainly is leveraging new technology to help finance companies from becoming fraud victims. The San Diego-based company that provides machine learning solutions and was one of the ... [Read More]

Privacy4Cars unveils 2 new tools to help dealerships & finance companies

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Monday, Jun. 14, 2021, 06:32 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Privacy4Cars is looking to make its solutions as robust as the complexities that come with keeping consumers’ information protected. Last week, the 2021 Emerging 8 honoree and tech company focused on creating privacy and compliance solutions for vehicles announced a ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Morning Consult study on fintech and consumer trust

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Monday, Jun. 14, 2021, 03:31 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Charlotte Principato is a financial services analyst at research firm Morning Consult, which recently released a study that examined consumers’ trust in fintech, considering both start-ups and well-established players in financial services. In fact, a segment of the report said, ... [Read More]

FICO updates tool aimed at reducing scam transactions

Scott Zoldi for AFJ
Monday, Jun. 14, 2021, 03:25 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
FICO recently made moves to enhance its solution aimed at curtailing a growing fraud trend that’s caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as well as authorities in the United Kingdom. FICO announced the latest release of the ... [Read More]

IAA & Dealertrack broaden strategic agreement into Ohio

ohio highway
Thursday, Jun. 10, 2021, 02:56 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
IAA announced another enhanced strategic agreement with Dealertrack to provide electronic registration and titling services About a year ago, these companies said these services became available in North Carolina. This week, the availability arrived in Ohio to facilitate the digital ... [Read More]

Trusted Sale launches Trusted Car Payments, powered by OfferLogix

online auto financing
Wednesday, Jun. 9, 2021, 03:44 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After shoppers find a vehicle with all of the features they want, oftentimes the next question they want to be answered is how much their dream car is going to cost each month. To provide those details and more, Trusted Sale ... [Read More]

Digital Matrix Systems launches next generation analytics & risk management tool

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Wednesday, Jun. 9, 2021, 03:42 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Digital Matrix Systems (DMS) is looking to make its underwriting and risk mitigation products even more robust as finance companies continue to navigate through portfolio building. On Tuesday, DMS announced the next generation of the company’s DMS Summary Attributes with ... [Read More]

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