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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

FTC distributing more than $3.5M to consumers harmed by ‘The Credit Game’

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025, 09:57 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Federal Trade Commission basically said, “Game over,” in connection with what officials dubbed a credit-repair scheme called, “The Credit Game.” The FTC recently announced it is sending more than $3.5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by the operation. ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel makes third major move of the summer, hiring VP of account management

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025, 09:51 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

A busy summer for F&I Sentinel continued Tuesday, as the provider of tech-enabled solutions associated with F&I products in automotive finance appointed Keishawn Batts as vice president of account management. The company said Batts, who F&I Sentinel described as a ... [Read More]

Caribou sees plenty of opportunities for auto refinancing

Monday, Jul. 7, 2025, 04:20 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

While there’s some stability in used-vehicle financing, Edmunds recently highlighted multiple all-time highs registered during the second quarter for consumers to take delivery of a new vehicle, including the percentage of individuals paying more than $1,000 monthly. At Caribou, the ... [Read More]

One Big Beautiful Bill signing cuts CFPB budget nearly in half

Monday, Jul. 7, 2025, 10:39 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Fireworks exploding near the White House and Capitol Hill during Fourth of July were more than just recognizing Independence Day. President Trump and Republicans cheered passage and the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, which included a ... [Read More]

Edmunds spots multiple new all-time highs for new-car financing in Q2

Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025, 10:30 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Used-car financing might be even more appealing for lenders and consumers, especially since Edmunds reported this week that the number of individuals committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more hit an all-time high during the second quarter. Edmunds noticed ... [Read More]

ARA president urges caution when handling client directives

BHPH evolution: Key to success in a recovering auto industry

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025, 11:22 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Vaughn Clemmons might not be an attorney, but the president of the American Recovery Association urged members to use caution when receiving client directives. “Whether from lenders, forwarders, or others, some instructions could place your business or employees in legal ... [Read More]

Winslow now officially AFSA’s president & CEO

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025, 10:35 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The American Financial Services Association started the second half of the year by making it official. Celia Winslow is the trade group’s new president and chief executive officer. Winslow succeeds Bill Himpler, who late last year announced plans to retire. ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Why Agora Data’s Steve Burke is so bullish about automotive

Tuesday, Jul. 1, 2025, 09:44 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Agora Data’s Steve Burke is one of the most upbeat executives you can find in auto finance. When asked about his outlook for the car business during a conversation at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention last week ... [Read More]

2025 Non-Prime Automotive Financing Industry Survey is ‘more than just numbers’

Monday, Jun. 30, 2025, 10:17 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Produced through a joint effort by the National Automotive Finance Association and the American Financial Services Association, officials said the annual Non-Prime Automotive Financing Industry Survey contains “more than just numbers.” Now available complimentary for participants and for purchase by ... [Read More]

Uncertainty permeates newest auto-finance & economic projections

Friday, Jun. 27, 2025, 10:52 AM

Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor

Economic experts from Cox Automotive, Experian and S&P Global Ratings keep using a word that might not reassure dealerships and finance companies about their roads ahead. Uncertainty. Four separate reports from the three firms discussed some cracks forming in the ... [Read More]

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