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FTC seeking array of info about ‘dark patterns’
Monday, Apr. 12, 2021, 02:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
“Dark patterns” evidently are not just what might appear below your eyes after a long day followed by a restless night. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on topics related to the use of digital “dark patterns,” a range ... [Read More]
DigniFi, AutoNation & TR Wholesale Solutions roll out tire financing product
Friday, Apr. 9, 2021, 02:51 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
DigniFi, AutoNation and TR Wholesale Solutions are all working together to help customers finance tires that offer superior safety and performance. AutoNation uses TR Wholesale Solutions’ digital tire shopping platform to help its service advisors and customers shop, compare and ... [Read More]
Assurant brings electric & hybrid vehicle specific protection product to North America
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, 04:13 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Owners of hybrids and electric vehicles now can have more confidence through a new protection program rolled out by Assurant. This week, Assurant announced the continued global rollout of an EV and hybrid vehicle-specific protection product to North America to ... [Read More]
Enterprise Car Sales & credit unions unite for more than $12B in originations
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, 04:10 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The robust fruit of Enterprise Car Sales working with credit unions for four decades recently reached a major milestone The division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced that week that it has generated more than $12 billion in total origination volume for ... [Read More]
Nowlake Technology collaborates with Informed.IQ for originations solution
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, 04:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Born from the close relationship involving Westlake Technology Holdings and Nowcom, Nowlake Technology is continuing to diversify its tech toolbox. This week, Nowlake and Informed.IQ announced the launch of an originations automation solution that can streamline the collection, analysis and ... [Read More]
IDS set to acquire White Clarke Group, forming global fintech firm
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, 04:02 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
White Clarke Group is set to have its second owner in five years. According to a news release distributed on Wednesday, IDS, a provider in enterprise mission-critical solutions for secured finance, has agreed to acquire White Clarke Group, a provider ... [Read More]
Market Scan promotes company veteran to be head of data partnerships
Monday, Apr. 5, 2021, 03:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Market Scan Information Systems promoted one of its executives on Friday, as the enterprise solutions and data provider continues to expand its offerings to OEMs, finance companies and credit unions. Promoted to be head of data partnerships is Jose Galvan, ... [Read More]
J.D. Power: Communication remains key to retaining lessees
Monday, Apr. 5, 2021, 03:20 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Now with the pandemic showing a few signs of abating, perhaps normal activities involving the leasing of vehicles can resume, if they haven’t already in some locations and dealerships. As new-vehicle lease opportunities compete against aggressive financing incentives for new-model ... [Read More]
With dealers at center, Capital One survey reinforces value of in-person actions with digital tools
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, 03:47 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Capital One discovered that perhaps not everything about the financing and retailing of vehicles changed because of the pandemic. While buyers are increasingly using digital tools to shop for a vehicle, Capital One compiled data that shows U.S. consumers say ... [Read More]
5 federal regulators taking greater interest in artificial intelligence
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, 03:45 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Artificial intelligence is certainly on the collective radar of the largest federal regulators. Five federal financial regulatory agencies announced this week that they are gathering insight on financial institutions’ use of AI.. According to a news release, the agencies seek ... [Read More]