Element to acquire Car IQ, bringing vehicle-initiated payments into fleet management
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 12:09 PM
Sumsub report on global fraud explains ‘sophistication shift’
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, 11:52 AM
FICO & Plaid to leverage cash data for enhanced UltraFICO Score
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, 11:50 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
Lightico and TruDecision partner to foster more streamlining of auto finance
Sunday, Mar. 28, 2021, 02:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Two previous Emerging 8 honorees now are working together. Last week, Lightico, a leader of next-generation digital customer interactions, announced a partnership with TruDecision, a provider of sophisticated finance company tools through an analytic platform as a service. The companies ... [Read More]
TransUnion examines fraud trends one year into pandemic
Sunday, Mar. 28, 2021, 02:07 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
If your shop wasn’t already the target, it might be now based on TransUnion’s latest quarterly analysis of global online fraud trends found that since the COVID-19 pandemic began. TransUnion said fraudsters are increasing their rate of digital schemes against ... [Read More]
PODCAST: How badly is auto finance now infected with fraud?
Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021, 03:48 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Point Predictive chief fraud strategist Frank McKenna returned for another episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast to diagnose how badly auto financing is infected with fraud. McKenna also shared an update on how the firm’s auto-finance consortium is working toward ... [Read More]
AFSA installs SCUSA’s Broderick to lead vehicle finance division
Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021, 03:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of the previous Women in Auto Finance honorees highlighted in Auto Fin Journal now also holds a leading position for the American Financial Services Association (AFSA). This week, AFSA announced the installation of Sandra Broderick, who is head of ... [Read More]
PODCAST: GM Financial’s Kyle Birch on navigating through the pandemic & more
Monday, Mar. 22, 2021, 02:35 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
The last in-person interview before the pandemic conducted by Kyle Birch, who is president of North America operations at GM Financial, was for the Auto Remarketing Podcast at last year’s Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association. ... [Read More]
Upstart set to acquire Prodigy to reinforce auto platform
Monday, Mar. 22, 2021, 02:24 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In June, Upstart Holdings broadened its offering by entering into the auto-financing market. Last week, the platform fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) revealed an upcoming acquisition to strengthen its position in the auto sphere. Upstart announced it has entered into ... [Read More]
MotoRefi hires 3 new senior execs, signs lease for new headquarters
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:30 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
MotoRefi announced a series of moves on Wednesday, including a new expanded headquarters as well as the addition of three senior executives to its management team. The auto fintech startup that was an Emerging 8 honoree last year and secured ... [Read More]
5 more non-prime finance companies now leverage TurboPass’ verification solutions
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:27 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Past Emerging 8 honoree TurboPass is continuing to add its client portfolio, especially finance companies that specialize in non-prime financing. With more than 2,000 current dealership users now with the ability to pull reports as part of the underwriting and ... [Read More]
TrueCar to power Navy Federal Car Buying Service
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 2021, 04:25 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On the heels of announcing its latest initiatives to support the military, TrueCar announced a partnership to bring exclusive value to servicemembers and their families for all their vehicle buying and financing needs. TrueCar and Navy Federal Credit Union now ... [Read More]
Junior Achievement recognizes GM Financial for seventh consecutive year
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021, 08:32 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
GM Financial recently received more recognition for its work outside of originating vehicle leases and installment contracts and collecting monthly payments. The captive for General Motors has been awarded the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for its commitment to Junior ... [Read More]
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