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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

Kia Georgia leverages AI drones to save money and time on onerous fence patrols

Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 03:02 PM

A 14.2-mile interior fence. Tough terrain. Multiple security personnel. Two or three vehicles churned from wear and tear annually. A looming United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) audit in jeopardy. These were the challenges Kia Georgia faced because ... Read More

Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video

Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM

When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More

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

TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025

Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 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. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here

Experian Automotive on using data the right way to protect used-car profits

Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:50 AM

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. During a candid conversation with Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew ... Listen Here

Closing the appraisal divide with Brad Kokesh of TraXtion

Friday, May. 22, 2026, 10:38 AM

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

PODCAST: TransUnion explains auto-refinancing opportunities with 18M consumers

Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, 11:08 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Even without the aid of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve that’s displaying some dissension, TransUnion is bullish about the prospects from auto refinancing. Analysts acknowledged many consumers continue to face pressure on their household budgets, prompting a ... [Read More]

Onbe & Allied Solutions partner to streamline auto-loan refund operations

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, 10:05 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Onbe and Allied Solutions announced a partnership on Thursday designed to help financial institutions, finance companies, dealerships and their clients modernize the automotive refund process. The partnership is fueled by Allied Solutions’ Refund Plus solution, which offers comprehensive support for ... [Read More]

Miller & Cleveland are now co-CEOs of ComplyAuto

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, 10:05 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Brad Miller joined ComplyAuto a little more than a year ago after being with the National Automobile Dealers Association. Now, Miller is co-CEO of the regulatory compliance firm developed “for dealers, by dealers.” ComplyAuto announced Miller has been appointed co-CEO, ... [Read More]

Dissension arises as Fed keeps rates unchanged again

Thursday, Jul. 31, 2025, 11:02 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Committees not coming to a unanimous decision is common. But what happened at the Federal Reserve on Wednesday involving the decision by the Federal Open Market Committee to leave the federal funds rate unchanged hasn’t unfolded in three decades, according ... [Read More]

PayNearMe integrates with Emotive Software to smooth payment processes for dealers

Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025, 10:56 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, PayNearMe, a fintech operation working to optimize the payment experience, announced a strategic integration with Emotive Software, an all-in-one platform with artificial intelligence-driven automation for dealers. According to a news release, the partnership natively integrates PayNearMe’s modern, flexible ... [Read More]

OttoMoto adds to board & partners with Carvant Financial

Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025, 10:56 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Along with appointing a strategic advisor to its board of directors, OttoMoto recently announced a new integration with Carvant Financial, an indirect lender specializing in deep subprime auto finance. Through this integration, dealers can now submit directly to Carvant Financial ... [Read More]

Salient gains $60M in funding for servicing solution already praised by subprime lenders

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2025, 10:27 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Already earning high praise from a quartet of finance companies that often operate in the subprime space, Salient announced on Monday that it has secured $60 million in funding to reinforce operations as an artificial intelligence-powered financial services technology provider. ... [Read More]

Fed’s Waller makes argument for rate cut next week

Friday, Jul. 25, 2025, 09:22 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

For dealerships and finance companies looking for an interest rate cut next week, Christopher Waller of the Federal Reserve is arguing vehemently on your behalf. During an appearance last week at New York University, the Fed governor recapped the position ... [Read More]

ARA & RDN collaborate for new safety feature to identify violent accounts

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Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 01:17 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

It’s been a busy summer for the American Recovery Association. A couple weeks after rolling out its tool to help with compliance mandates in all 50 states, ARA on Monday announced the launch of a new safety feature within RDN’s ... [Read More]

Zoom Auto Protect launches warranty claims system powered by AI

Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 10:44 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

On Wednesday, Zoom Auto Protect announced the official rollout of its artificial intelligence-powered claims and concierge platform. The extended auto warranty provider highlighted its new system can deliver instant coverage decisions, nationwide repair shop integration, and improved customer satisfaction. “This ... [Read More]

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