eLEND survey: Nearly 80% of dealers have seen growth in fraud-related activities in past 24 months
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 12:18 PM
Gather & Mosaic Compliance Services partner to broaden dealership compliance & protection
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 12:22 PM
5 potential benefits of CU Lending Collective launched by Commonwealth Credit Union & Zest AI
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 12:20 PM
Cox Automotive on the vanishing divide between wholesale & retail
Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
2025 Women in Remarketing honorees describe their careers, industry changes & more
One of the foundational parts of Used Car Week each year is the lively conversation among the Women in Remarketing honorees. Moderated again by Brenda Rios of award program sponsor, Ally, hear the valuable perspectives and wisdom from some of ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
Alistair Weaver on Edmunds Top Rated Awards
Edmunds editor-in-chief Alistair Weaver joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast from the NADA Show 2026 expo hall, where he talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the Edmunds Top Rated finalists at the convention, how dealers can use ... Listen Here
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 05:41 PM
Darwin, Safeguard preferred provider partnership to benefit Audi & VW dealers
Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020, 03:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Volkswagen and Audi dealers that use Darwin Automotive’s digital F&I offerings potentially have some extra incentives to leverage. This week, the F&I software provider announced that through its preferred provider relationship with Safe-Guard Products International, Volkswagen and Audi dealers offering ... [Read More]
2020 Women in Auto Finance honorees
Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2020, 03:39 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After receiving a significant volume of nominations this summer, Cherokee Media Group on Wednesday announced the third collection of honorees included in Women in Auto Finance, presented by American Recovery Service. This industry award program is part of the initiatives ... [Read More]
Westlake Financial broadens leasing segment
Friday, Sep. 4, 2020, 01:43 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Westlake Financial is deepening its presence in vehicle leasing, expanding upon that market segment it entered via an acquisition three years ago. This week, Westlake rolled out its own lease program with franchised dealers in California and Arizona while looking ... [Read More]
PODCAST: What dealers & finance companies need from one another in COVID-19 world
Friday, Sep. 4, 2020, 01:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The interaction with dealerships and finance companies is likely intense as ever, especially considering how much happens online nowadays because of the coronavirus pandemic. How have dealership needs of finance companies adjusted? How have what finance companies need from dealers ... [Read More]
New VP of customer success at Digital Motors
Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020, 07:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Automotive industry veteran Paul Edmonds has joined digital sales platform Digital Motors as vice president of customer success, leading the company’s sales and service teams. Edmonds’ more than 15 years of digital dealer operations and software sales experience include leadership ... [Read More]
Tresl launches digital platform for retailing fleet vehicles
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020, 04:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
After announcing its new name and branding back in May, Tresl recently launched its newest offering to augment its menu of services that include auto refinancing, lease purchases and off-fleet purchases. The company described Tresl Car Sales as an innovative ... [Read More]
Lightico partners with Mitek to reinforce remote ID and verification capabilities
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020, 04:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lightico chief revenue officer Gilad Komorov wrote in a commentary published by Auto Fin Journal earlier this summer that “Auto-loan fraud may be growing in complexity, but so are the technologies that are being created to combat it.” The partnership ... [Read More]
JM Family succession plan as Heathcott announces upcoming retirement
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020, 04:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
JM Family Enterprises revealed a major executive succession plan on Wednesday, stemming from JM&A Group president Forrest Heathcott announcing he will retire on March 31, culminating a company career spanning nearly 30 years. On deck to fill Heathcott’s role is fellow ... [Read More]
CDK Global bolsters solution to respond to online leads
Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, 04:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
As digital retailing intensifies, CDK Global wants its dealer clients to have a robust team of representatives at the ready when leads arrive through their respective online channels. On Monday, CDK announced the launch of BDC Pro, a new addition to its ... [Read More]
With 10% of franchised dealers now on platform, AutoFi adds 4 new execs
Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, 08:13 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
AutoFi says more than 10% of franchised dealerships now use its digital car sales and finance platform, as the fintech firm has enjoyed client growth of more than 125% so far this year. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing dealers and ... [Read More]
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