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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

MotoRefi lands another $5M in funding & path to credit unions

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Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, 03:57 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
MotoRefi not only secured more funding, the fintech startup that helps consumers refinance their installment contract also gained an important pathway into the credit union market. On Wednesday, MotoRefi announced a $5 million investment from Curql Fund. With the investment, ... [Read More]

TrueCar & AutoFi collaborate for ‘easy and seamless’ financing options

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Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, 03:55 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The past two weeks have been quite eventful for AutoFi. After finalizing a relationship with Santander Consumer USA, the platform for end-to-end digital automotive sales and financing announced it has teamed up with TrueCar to provide customers with an “easy ... [Read More]

2021 Women in Auto Finance honorees

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Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, 03:52 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Wednesday, Cherokee Media Group proudly announced this year’s honorees for Women in Auto Finance, an awards program presented by American Recovery Service (ARS). The highest total of nominations for the 3-year-old honors initiative arrived this year as women who ... [Read More]

Nominations open for 2021 Auto Finance Innovators Award: Top 100

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Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, 12:56 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Auto Finance Innovators Award: Top 100, aimed at recognizing auto finance professionals that have made significant technological contributions to their company and the industry. The awards, sponsored by Lightico and Auto Fin Journal, ... [Read More]

Bain identifies four paths for dynamic digital transformation

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Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, 12:52 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Bain & Co. pointed out that companies have typically prioritized the speed at which they implement digital transformations across their organizations to combat digital disruption. However, Bain experts said these promising digital transformation initiatives often lose momentum and fail to ... [Read More]

Accuity pinpoints true cost of failed payments on banks & fintechs

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Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2021, 04:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Accuity pinpointed just how much it costs finance companies, banks and other firms involved in financial services when customer payments do not arrive as scheduled. According to the latest study from the LexisNexis Risk Solutions company, the impact of failed ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Capital One’s Sanjiv Yajnik on vital role of dealerships & more

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Monday, Jul. 26, 2021, 02:20 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Sanjiv Yajnik, the president of financial services at Capital One, shared high praise for how well dealerships have navigated through the pandemic and adjusted to a retail environment driven by digital advancements. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, ... [Read More]

Sanders succeeding Schupbach as head of Wells Fargo Auto

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Thursday, Jul. 22, 2021, 01:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Tanya Sanders is showing again why she was honored as the Auto Finance Executive of the Year in 2020. On Wednesday, Wells Fargo announced that Sanders will be the new head of Wells Fargo Auto. She brings more than two ... [Read More]

PODCAST: AutoAPR CEO & co-founder Dan Mayer on providing accurate monthly payment guidance

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Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2021, 02:50 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
AutoAPR announced last week that industry investors pushed more financial resources into the fintech firm that looks to bridge the gap between traditional and digital retail with easy and secure virtual payment calculations matched to a dealer’s inventory, bringing consumers ... [Read More]

RateGenius & AUTOPAY finalize merger to create The Savings Group

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Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2021, 02:42 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The previously announced all-stock merger of two companies describing themselves as equals came to fruition this week. On Monday, RateGenius Loan Services and AUTOPAY Direct announced that the companies have successfully completed their merger transaction. Upon closing, the two companies ... [Read More]

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