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This Month's Focus

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently

Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM

Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here

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

Credit availability slides for fifth straight month

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024, 11:05 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

There might be a lot of callback activity between dealerships and finance companies nowadays since the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index has declined for five months in a row. Cox Automotive reported this week that the index came in at 92.5 ... [Read More]

John & Perla Lewis to retire from Intellaegis; new leadership planned

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024, 02:31 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Oct. 31 will be more than just Halloween for John and Perla Lewis. The Intellaegis founders will be retiring on the last day of October from their respective roles in company management with John Lewis as CEO and Perla Lewis ... [Read More]

Agora Data gains up to $100M in funding from Waterfall Asset Management

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Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024, 11:16 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Agora Data now has more resources to empower any dealer to operate with the strength of a finance company without altering their current process. On Tuesday, the fintech company announced additional funding capacity from Waterfall Asset Management for up to ... [Read More]

Another former Cox Automotive exec joins F&I Sentinel

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024, 11:16 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

F&I Sentinel on Tuesday announced the arrival of former Cox Automotive executive Michael Stancampiano as vice president of technology. The risk-management solutions provider for F&I products in the automotive finance industry said Stancampiano also held executive roles with Foot Locker ... [Read More]

StoneEagle modifies leadership team to improve focus & speed

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Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2024, 12:30 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

StoneEagle announced multiple changes to its executive team on Tuesday, with moves involving its chief technology officer, chief customer officer, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. New to the company that’s been in business for 35 years with F&I ... [Read More]

Interest-rate cut may finally be on horizon

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Monday, Sep. 9, 2024, 12:03 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Federal Reserve’s next opportunity to modify interest rates arrives next Wednesday. Experts see the job market as a primary reason why policymakers might be making their first modification in more than a year. And perhaps at least one member ... [Read More]

AutoPayPlus welcomes Gutierrez back as regional account manager

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024, 10:01 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Michele Gutierrez was previously part of the team at AutoPayPlus while she was an F&I director in Laredo, Texas. After spending time with General Motors, AutoPayPlus announced on Thursday that Gutierrez now is back with the organization as a regional ... [Read More]

DriveItAway partners with AllShifts to help on-demand nurses gain transportation

Friday, Sep. 6, 2024, 09:46 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

DriveItAway Holdings has formed several partnerships and relationships this year to grow its “micro-lease to purchase” technology. But the partnership announced this week might be having the most impact on DriveItAway CEO John Possumato as the company has partnered with ... [Read More]

PODCAST: More details about ongoing squeeze in non-prime financing

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2024, 03:43 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Open Lending senior vice president of marketing Kevin Filan made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. This time, Filan discussed Open Lending’s newest Consumer Update, which delved into the squeeze near- and non-prime consumers are facing when trying to ... [Read More]

Experian Q2 data could illuminate ongoing movements involving affordability & risk

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2024, 10:30 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Is vehicle affordability improving for consumers? Or are finance companies not taking on as much risk? To help you decide, consider these metrics from Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q2 2024 released on Thursday. Experian determined the ... [Read More]

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