This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
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
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
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
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
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
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
NXCR welcomes new chief technology officer
Tuesday, May. 11, 2021, 02:21 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, NXCR formed a strategic alliance J.D. Power. On Tuesday, the fintech and insurtech vehicle subscription platform named a new chief technology officer to leverage that relationship, as well as to be responsible for all platform technology and innovation, ... [Read More]
Budco Financial integrates into RouteOne to boost dealership sales of VSCs
Monday, May. 10, 2021, 03:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Budco Financial last week announced the integration of its 0% payment plan services into RouteOne’s menu powered by MaximTrak. Budco Financial highlighted that its addition to RouteOne’s F&I platform can provide dealerships the ability to seamlessly present, rate and remit ... [Read More]
Wells Fargo names new head of commercial auto group
Monday, May. 10, 2021, 03:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Wells Fargo named a new head of its commercial auto group, shifting Cynthia Caine, a 30-year financial services veteran who most recently led the diversified industries group within distribution finance, into the position. In her new role, Wells ... [Read More]
MUSA Auto Finance set to become DRIVRZ Financial
Monday, May. 10, 2021, 03:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
With the goal of streamlining financing, retailing, wholesaling and leasing vehicles through a single mobile app, MUSA Auto Finance announced last week that it will rebrand as DRIVRZ Financial. According to a news release, this new brand will serve as ... [Read More]
Tresl receives 2 honors from FinTech Intel
Wednesday, May. 5, 2021, 03:03 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After being named a finalist in three categories, Tresl claimed a pair of honors in the US FINTECH Awards program, presented by FinTech Intel. During the pre-recorded US Fintech Awards ceremony held last week, the web-based platform for buying and ... [Read More]
RateGenius & AUTOPAY announce merger through all-stock move
Wednesday, May. 5, 2021, 03:00 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In what the companies are calling an all-stock merger of equals, RateGenius Loan Services and AUTOPAY Direct announced on Tuesday that they have entered into an agreement to combine. According to a news release, the transaction, which is expected to ... [Read More]
Toyota Insurance Management Solutions opens national headquarters
Wednesday, May. 5, 2021, 02:57 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Toyota doesn’t want to just place vehicle buyers into Camrys and RAV4s at its franchised dealerships. The automaker also is looking help their customers secure the necessary insurance for those vehicles right there at the Toyota store, too. And the ... [Read More]
NXCR, J.D. Power align to blend data solutions & vehicle valuations into subscription platform
Wednesday, May. 5, 2021, 02:53 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Say this for Scott Painter: the entrepreneur can build relationships. After assembling an association with Westlake Financial in December involving a $400 million credit facility, the latest company Painter founded NXCR — a fintech and insurtech vehicle subscription platform — ... [Read More]
AutoFi adds Wise & Oehlers to executive team
Monday, May. 3, 2021, 06:56 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On the same day that this year’s listing of Emerging 8 honorees was announced, a previous recipient of the accolade reinforced its executive team. Digital retailing and financing service provider AutoFi announced the addition of two key hires on Monday ... [Read More]
TransUnion invests in Spring Labs to bolster information security and consumer privacy
Monday, May. 3, 2021, 02:33 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
TransUnion is trying to show the industry just how focused on information security and consumer privacy the company really is. The company said its latest example of commitment to build and invest in technology to help businesses and consumers transact ... [Read More]
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