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Sponsored Episode: Winning Talent Strategies for Car Dealerships – with CDK & Industry Leaders
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bruce Johnson from CDK sits down with Tyler Jones, President of EV Auto, and Joe Brown, CMO at Frank Leta, to explore proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent ... Listen Here
Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here

RouteOne launches eSign Anything in response to changing delivery landscape

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Wednesday, May. 27, 2020, 04:28 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
RouteOne recognizes fewer deliveries are happening at dealerships, while paper is being used in less quantities, too. To enhance the eContracting process for dealers, finance sources and their customers, RouteOne on Tuesday announced the launch of eSign Anything. RouteOne’s eSign ... [Read More]

Sopra financing platform now live for Hyundai Capital America

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Wednesday, May. 27, 2020, 04:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Sopra Banking Software recently announced its Cassiopae leasing and financing software is now running live at Hyundai Capital America (HCA) in the United States. Cassiopae, part of the Sopra Financing Platform, is now the servicing engine for HCA’s financing lifecycle. ... [Read More]

COVID-19 intensifying customer-satisfaction challenges for banks

Experian: Bank data boosts loan approvals
Wednesday, May. 20, 2020, 03:42 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The COVID-19 pandemic and government measures to slow its spread are altering the way Americans bank, pay and shop on an unprecedented scale and with rapid speed, according to a survey recently released by financial services technology provider FIS. J.D. ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: 5 ways auto financiers can navigate COVID-19

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Monday, May. 18, 2020, 04:02 PM
Rohan DeSouza, Genpact
Even before COVID-19, auto-finance companies were on the on-ramp to change. An increased focus on the customer, new modes of engagement and preparation for a slowdown were driving digital transformation in their operations and offerings. COVID-19 will not throw this ... [Read More]

Equifax hires former Oracle and FICO executive as chief product officer

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Monday, May. 18, 2020, 03:54 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Equifax created a new high-level executive position and filled the post with an expert who previously roles with Oracle, FICO and Verisk Analytics. According to a news release distributed last week, Equifax named Cecilia Mao to a new global role ... [Read More]

AutoAlert and AutoFi to launch dealer solution for streamlined online selling

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Friday, May. 15, 2020, 03:15 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In an effort to provide dealerships with all the tools they need to streamline and complete customer vehicle sales online. digital sales platforms AutoAlert and AutoFi teamed up this week to create an integrated software solution. AutoAlert and AutoFi highlighted ... [Read More]

ANALYSIS: Actions to take now to protect the future state of your portfolio

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Wednesday, May. 13, 2020, 03:05 PM
Michael Sogomonian, Digital Matrix Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have repercussions for consumers and lenders alike, as we are already starting to see. What isn’t evident yet is how things will look in another month, three months, six months and beyond. Have you identified ... [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group announces 2020 Emerging 8 honorees

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Wednesday, May. 13, 2020, 03:03 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The Automotive Intelligence Summit is scheduled for August, and another eight companies are set to be honored as Cherokee Media Group hosts the Automotive Intelligence Summit, one of the fastest-growing events focused on fintech, digital retail, mobility and other elements ... [Read More]

Autotech Ventures lands another $150M in funding

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Monday, May. 11, 2020, 03:08 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Autotech Ventures recently landed the second-largest funding amount in the five-year history of the venture capital firm that’s on tap to appear during this summer’s Automotive Intelligence Summit. Autotech Ventures announced the closing of its $150 million Fund II that ... [Read More]

Innovative Funding Services changes name to Tresl

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Wednesday, May. 6, 2020, 06:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Innovative Funding Services (IFS) has been in operation for 13 years. On Wednesday, the fintech firm specializing in auto finance changed its name. According to a news release, the company will begin operating under a new name and, effective immediately, ... [Read More]
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