As his team can attest, Dave Kang will “endlessly quote and reference” Moneyball, the book and film about the early 2000s Oakland Athletics.  It’s not a traditional sports movie, but rather a story of a unique data-based decisioning approach that changed the face of Major League Baseball.   “The story about how you take a […] [Read More]

Phoenix American Companies, a provider of vehicle service contracts, GAP, and ancillary F&I products, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Olson as chief revenue officer. With more than 25 years of experience in the F&I and related markets, the company highlighted Olson brings a proven track record of driving market expansion, delivering customer-focused solutions, […] [Read More]

After forming five partnerships last year, Launcher finalized another one last week. This time, the technology provider specializing in automotive loan originations announced a strategic integration partnership with Automatic, a leading provider of dealership digital automation solutions for the automotive finance industry. The companies highlighted this partnership can enable finance companies using Launcher’s appTRAKER Loan […] [Read More]

Advanced technologies are revolutionizing the auto transport industry, particularly for drivers. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are now predicting vehicle maintenance needs, optimizing route planning, and streamlining vehicle pickups and deliveries. IoT (Internet of Things) devices, GPS systems, and sensors are creating interconnected networks that provide real-time tracking and actionable insights. Meanwhile, software platforms are […] [Read More]

Enterprise Mobility is making a big commitment to fight hunger and promote social equity – $200 million big. The parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo said it will provide more than $200 million in new funding to its Fill Your Tank program and ROAD Forward initiative, which support local nonprofit organizations […] [Read More]

That vehicle might have higher mileage than often seen with a leased unit, but it might also still be in a positive equity position. That’s one of the themes highlighted in From Leased to Loved, the annual report generated by Lease End, a company that helps lessees navigate the lease buyout process with personalized support […] [Read More]

Privacy4Cars has updated its Vehicle Privacy Report to make it easier for vehicle owners to take control of their vehicle data. The privacy-tech company said the changes to its consumer website now give users more informed choices and greater power to demand better protections. When consumers run a free Vehicle Privacy Report, they will be […] [Read More]

The San Diego Padres are hoping to keep their fans charged up after a 93-win playoff season last year. But at least their electric vehicles will be charged up, thanks to a new deal with XLR8 America. The Padres have partnered with the San Diego-based EV charging systems provider to install 20 chargers in a […] [Read More]

Point Predictive on Tuesday released its 2025 Auto Lending Fraud Trends Report, detailing that finance companies face an estimated $9.2 billion in fraud loss exposure for 2025 — the highest ever measured. And another troubling metric — especially for creditors that operate in the subprime space — Point Predictive’s Early Payment Default Risk Index has […] [Read More]

When a sales lead comes to a dealership, what happens? According to the latest study from sales intelligence software provider Foureyes, almost half the time it’s mishandled. The company’s seventh annual Automotive Dealer Industry Benchmarks Report found 43.2% of sales leads were “mishandled” — a term Foureyes used to include missed calls, leads that didn’t […] [Read More]