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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration

Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM

Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More

Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers

Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM

Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More

Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost

Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM

Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More

Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest

Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here

Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent

Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

Why now is the time used-car leasing might gain sustained momentum

Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:25 PM

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. FlexPath DXP chief executive officer Tarry Shebesta draws on ... Listen Here

10 more highlights of Westlake’s successful 2022

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Friday, Mar. 17, 2023, 01:39 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

A week after highlighting the 2022 successes of one of its divisions, Westlake Technology Holdings announced strong 2022 results from all companies on Thursday. Executives highlighted each company generated steady year-over-year growth, improved operational efficiency and implemented of new programs ... [Read More]

ARC schedules next F&I training session tailored for independent dealers

BHPH evolution: Key to success in a recovering auto industry

Friday, Mar. 17, 2023, 01:39 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Automotive Reinsurance Concepts (ARC) is again giving independent dealers and their finance managers the opportunity to learn F&I from the “best in the business.” The reinsurance and warranty company’s latest F&I Basics Bootcamp will be held May 3-4 at the ... [Read More]

CFPB targets business practices of data brokers with newest inquiry

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023, 02:09 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

An active stretch at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continued Wednesday when the CFPB said it has launched an inquiry into companies that track and collect information on people’s personal lives. In issuing this new Request for Information, the CFPB ... [Read More]

Latest views on credit availability & tax refunds

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023, 03:35 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

During the past week, Cox Automotive touched on two important current trends associated with auto financing — credit availability and tax refunds. Both trajectories might be positives for dealerships getting vehicles delivered and finance companies building their portfolios. First, according ... [Read More]

4 new qualms CFPB has with ‘unlawful junk fees’ in auto financing

CFPB files lawsuit against US Auto Sales servicer

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023, 03:33 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau articulated four ways “unlawful junk fees” are happening in auto financing. The bureau shared the details in a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights. The CFPB said during auto servicing examinations that bureau ... [Read More]

5 parts of Western Funding’s record growth in 2022

LendingArch continues to expand presence in Canadian auto finance market

Friday, Mar. 10, 2023, 03:58 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Praising its team in the process, Western Funding Inc. (WFI), a subsidiary of Westlake Technology Holdings and part of the Nowlake umbrella, announced record growth in 2022. The company’s five primary highlights from last year include: —73% year-over-year growth in ... [Read More]

AFSA leader cites 5 examples why CFPB is ‘ripe for reform’

Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023, 03:58 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

American Financial Services Association president and CEO Bill Himpler testified on Thursday during a hearing hosted by the U.S. House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy. Himpler made a case for why the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is “ripe ... [Read More]

2023 Women in Collections and Recoveries honorees

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023, 05:12 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Cherokee Media Group on Wednesday announced this year’s honorees for the Women in Collections and Recoveries award program presented by American Recovery Service. The Women in Collections and Recoveries award program received nominations nationwide for women in various roles within ... [Read More]

MBSi & SCUSA partner to eliminate agency recovery fees

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023, 05:10 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

MBSi made what it described as a “milestone” announcement on Wednesday involving what it called a “major client.” As a result of in-person meetings, the provider of repossession assignment management and compliance management solutions said Santander Consumer USA has decided ... [Read More]

Advanced Dealer Solutions now part of Zurich North America’s network of F&I agencies

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023, 05:09 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, Advanced Dealer Solutions (ADS) announced it has signed on to represent the Zurich suite of protection products to its current and future auto and powersports dealers. ADS is a dealer development agency based in Richfield, Ohio, with specialties ... [Read More]

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