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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

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

Latest acquisition by APCO Holdings expands footprint into NY

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025, 10:24 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

APCO Holdings got back into acquisition mode this week. The provider of F&I products and dealer solutions has acquired the assets of Lawley Automotive Dealer Solutions. The company said this acquisition demonstrates APCO’s commitment to protecting “what moves dealers” and ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Experian on how much auto refinancing is gaining traction

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025, 09:54 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights, said consumers are looking for ways to secure more favorable vehicle financing terms, especially with interest rates leveling out and perhaps a cut coming next week from the Federal Reserve. The base ... [Read More]

ARA committee identifies technology pain points & offers possible remedies

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 12:01 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The technology committee of the American Recovery Association didn’t just pinpoint what it believes are five of the primary challenges repossession agents face. The group also offered 15 recommendations to help smooth those challenges to foster what it called “a ... [Read More]

MBSi partners with Loanbridge to expand vehicle data offerings

LCT teams with AKUVO to streamline loan refunds

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 11:59 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Soon after gaining a new client relationship in the credit union market, MBSi landed a partnership to drive vehicle recoveries and efficiency via what the company called near-time data. On Wednesday, MBSi and Loanbridge announced a new partnership to integrate ... [Read More]

Protective Asset Protection unveils newest F&I training program fueled by AI

Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 11:57 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Protective Asset Protection announced the expansion of its auto, RV, powersport, and marine training program, introducing new resources designed to equip F&I managers with the skills needed for success in a competitive market. The company highlighted that the enhanced program, ... [Read More]

Informativ introduces Verified Stips powered by TurboPass

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Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025, 11:56 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Informativ on Tuesday introduced a new feature to instantly verify “stips” — the additional documents or information required to finalize a contract — for businesses including auto dealers and financing companies The provider of fraud prevention, compliance and credit technology ... [Read More]

Agora moves recently hired Pratt to be head of its Financial Institutions Group

Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025, 10:19 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Agora Data hired Wendy Pratt less than a month ago to be its vice president of sales strategy. Then on Monday, the fintech innovator of advanced capital solutions in subprime and non-prime consumer finance announced the appointment of Pratt to ... [Read More]

North State Acceptance acquires portfolio from ‘premier’ specialty finance company

Monday, Sep. 8, 2025, 10:47 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

A regional subprime auto finance company in the Southeast became a little bigger last week. North State Acceptance, a portfolio company of Fourshore Partners, announced a portfolio acquisition from an unnamed lender but one classified as a “premier” specialty finance ... [Read More]

AFSA looking for stability as Senate considers Fed governor nomination

Monday, Sep. 8, 2025, 10:47 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The American Financial Services Association is hoping the latest round of bluster on Capitol Hill quells soon, so the Federal Reserve can stay focused on its purpose of setting interest rates. AFSA shared its views in a blog post last ... [Read More]

Jericho Information Technology names Beard as chief revenue officer

Friday, Sep. 5, 2025, 10:08 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Brice Beard has worked inside finance companies as well as industry vendors. And now Beard is bringing three decades of experience within those segments to Jericho Information Technology, which named him chief revenue officer. During the first half of his ... [Read More]

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