Data and technology that power vehicles now and into the future must be protected from misuse, abuse and malicious mayhem. That was the consensus of panelists, speakers and others who attended cybersecurity sessions held as part of TU-Automotive Detroit’s automotive technology conference and exhibition in suburban Detroit, June 5-6. TU-Automotive Detroit provides a platform for […] [Read More]

CarLabs.ai, which counts three automakers and one of its captives among clients, recently added former J.D. Power and Affinitive leaders to meet rapid user growth. CarLabs.ai, best known for creating Kia's AI-powered digital assistant Kian, recently added three new automakers to its existing client roster of six, including, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors Mexico, Kia […] [Read More]

This week, Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), launched a redesign to its proprietary lease management system, Seamless Lease Connection. In an effort to leverage the U.S. vehicle leasing market that totals $64.6 billion according to Experian, CULA highlighted the upgraded Seamless portal features several enhancements and is now accessible anywhere with an Internet connection. “With […] [Read More]

ALS Resolvion is reinforcing its commitment to being a mobile company, citing two specific reasons for an updated strategy. The provider of national repossession management services recently announced that it has fully implemented what the company believes is the industry’s first “mobile only” policy. Under this new policy, ALS Resolvion said it will provide involuntary […] [Read More]

An executive who has been with Consumer Portfolio Services for nearly 18 years is now the subprime auto finance company’s chief operating officer. According to an announcement sent to SubPrime Auto Finance News on Tuesday, CPS promoted Michael Lavin to be COO of the company that’s been working with franchised and independent dealers nationally since 1991. […] [Read More]

Former NAAA president Dave Angelicchio, who was the longtime chairman and chief executive officer of his family’s auto auction before retirement, died Sunday in Pittsburgh, the National Auto Auction Association announced. Angelicchio, who fought a long bout with cancer, was 67. In the 1990s, he became the general manager of the D-A Auto Auction opened […] [Read More]

Group 1 Automotive has acquired two BMW/Mini dealerships — in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, N.M. — which the company says represents New Mexico’s only BMW and MINI franchises. The acquisition also includes BMW Motorrad franchises. With the purchase of those businesses, which are also located in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Group 1 said in a […] [Read More]

Online car-shopping site Edmunds has promoted Stephen Felisan to chief technology officer, and in his new position, he will lead Edmunds’ 152-member technology organization. Felisan, who was Edmunds’ director of engineering before his promotion to vice president of engineering and operations and eventually to his most recent role as chief information officer, will oversee all […] [Read More]

In this episode, recorded at the company's Detroit-area offices, Cox Automotive chief product officer Marianne Johnson discusses practical uses of artificial intelligence for dealers and auto auctions, the use of AI in alternative vehicle usage and connecting the online to in-store experience for car dealers. Plus, she shares how dealers can be good stewards of […] [Read More]

The Junior League, The Women’s Fund Miami Young Professionals and Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky are just a few organizations that Amber Martin has served. "Having worked in media and entertainment, I understand just how important it is for all women to have advocates and a team to help advance them in their careers,” […] [Read More]