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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

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

Why now is the time used-car leasing might gain sustained momentum

Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:25 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. FlexPath DXP chief executive officer Tarry Shebesta draws on ... Listen Here

Smoke compiles playlist as Fed weighs another rate hike

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023, 10:49 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke is not only passionate about the financials that make the automotive industry and the economy function. He’s also passionate about music; so much so that he’s a DJ on the side. On Friday, Smoke ... [Read More]

Springtime auto default cycle reappears

Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023, 10:13 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Perhaps cyclical improvements in auto finance defaults during the springtime are making a notable return. According to data through March for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian reported the auto default rate dropped 7 ... [Read More]

Newest Open Lending survey reinforces importance of return on assets

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Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023, 11:52 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Open Lending Corp. recently released initial findings from a survey polling 95 leaders at credit unions, banks and captive finance companies of all sizes in an effort to illuminate the challenges financial institutions are facing in 2023 and how they ... [Read More]

DDI Technology brings ELT services to Indiana

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Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023, 11:50 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

DDI Technology (DDI), a leading automotive title management firm and a subsidiary of IAA Holdings, recently announced the launch of its electronic lien and title (ELT) services in Indiana. Officials said the Hoosier State now is the 28th state to ... [Read More]

Exeter Finance partners with F&I Sentinel to implement compliance solution

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Monday, Apr. 24, 2023, 11:04 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Last week F&I Sentinel announced that it has entered into an agreement with Exeter Finance. According to a news release, the agreement provides Exeter Finance with F&I Sentinel’s comprehensive end-to-end F&I product platform to ensure that F&I products financed by ... [Read More]

KBRA offers update on securitization performance & US Auto Sales status

Monday, Apr. 24, 2023, 11:01 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Along with giving an update on its views of securitizations by U.S. Auto Sales, which is going through some operational turmoil, KBRA highlighted March remittance reports showed further seasonal improvement in credit performance across prime and non-prime pools during the ... [Read More]

Crédito Real USA Finance gains new Mexican ownership

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Friday, Apr. 21, 2023, 10:29 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Crédito Real USA Finance (CRUSAFin) — whose roots stem from AFS Acceptance that began originating subprime auto financing with independent dealerships more than 15 years ago — gained new ownership this week. Bepensa Capital announced through a news release that ... [Read More]

Advanced Dealer Solutions taps Osborne as GM

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Friday, Apr. 21, 2023, 10:29 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, Advanced Dealer Solutions welcomed Bruce Osborne as general manager, bringing three decades of experience serving the F&I industry in a variety of roles since making his start in automotive retail. The full-service, dealer development agency focused on automotive, ... [Read More]

FTC extends public comment period involving proposed rule over noncompete clauses

Monday, Apr. 17, 2023, 11:44 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Perhaps in part because of concerns raised by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and dozens of other associations, the Federal Trade Commission is allowing for more time to receive information regarding its proposed rule to ... [Read More]

23 awards given during ARA Convention & NARS 2023

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023, 04:30 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Last week’s repossession industry events hosted by the American Recovery Association included the awarding of 23 honors by the organization as well as DRN. First during ARA’s 59th annual convention, the association gave the following honors: Key Award Marcus Potter ... [Read More]

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