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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

CFPB notices violations involving collections & interest paid

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Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, 11:42 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with recapping the regulator’s notable activities associated with auto financing, the latest Supervisory Highlights report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) also touched on debt collection. The CFPB reiterated that it has supervisory authority to examine certain institutions ... [Read More]

Latest CFPB Supervisory Highlights reveals close look at auto finance

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Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, 11:41 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its latest Supervisory Highlights report. Officials said they found unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts or practices across many consumer financial products, including auto financing. When getting into specific findings, the CFPB ... [Read More]

SAFCO reveals CFO transition, tapping former GLS & Exeter executive

AutoCanada Announces Board Appointments
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, 09:38 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO) has a new chief financial officer. On Monday, the finance company announced the transition of Jason Person becoming SAFCO’s new CFO. Person succeeds Gary Stein, who is retiring after 22 years at SAFCO. According to ... [Read More]

ComplyAuto rolls out encryption tool for dealers collecting NPI

Monday, Jul. 31, 2023, 11:46 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Saying “just text it to me,” might be OK when asking for something harmless from a friend or family member. But asking potential vehicle buyers to send non-public information (NPI) over text messages, emails and other insecure methods to dealership ... [Read More]

Solutions by Text to host conference focused on payments, regulation & more

Monday, Jul. 31, 2023, 11:45 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Solutions by Text (SBT) announced highlights of its upcoming conference focused on accelerating revenue through the convergence of real time payments within rich messaging experiences, preparing finance companies for 2024 regulatory changes and more. Its FinText Conference also includes leading ... [Read More]

Westlake highlights success of AI and ML tool

Friday, Jul. 28, 2023, 12:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Westlake Financial recently shared how much the finance company is using artificial intelligence and machine learning nowadays. According to a news release, Westlake’s proprietary AI and ML tool, Visorbot, computes 800,000 applications per day. In a single month, Westlake said ... [Read More]

2 hopeful thoughts for automotive even as interest rates rise another 25 basis points

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Friday, Jul. 28, 2023, 12:04 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates another 25 basis points this week to leave the federal funds rate at 5.25-5.5%. But two leading automotive economists as well as another top industry analyst remain hopeful on two important fronts for dealerships ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Where finance companies now are seeking human expertise

Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2023, 12:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Automotive Personnel founder Don Jasensky paid another visit to be on the Auto Remarketing Podcast for a discussion about the employment front. Jasensky shared his perspectives with Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich about which departments finance companies are looking to ... [Read More]

PassTime recaps 2 recent cases of aiding law enforcement

Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2023, 12:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PassTime might not have a badge, but the GPS solutions provider was recently involved in a pair of incidents where the company provided crucial assistance to law enforcement. Through a post on its website and another on social media, PassTime ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Experian on the ‘new normal’ of auto finance data

Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2023, 10:15 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian senior director of automotive financial solutions Melinda Zabritski came back for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich asked Zabritski if auto finance data is “normal” again after pandemic anomalies. Listen to Zabritski’s intriguing ... [Read More]

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