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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
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

Ignite Consulting Partners explains why door knocking can be risky business

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Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022, 03:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Through a recent installment of its tip of the week, Ignite Consulting Partners tackled a strategy that some collections departments might use to kickstart stalled efforts to find and reach their delinquent account holders. Perhaps the opposite of text messaging, ... [Read More]

DDI Technology enters electronic lien & title market in West Virginia

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Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022, 03:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, DDI Technology said it expanded its corporate offices to handle more work. This week, the electronic lien and title technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA, showed the reason for that move, expanding of its electronic lien and ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel hires 2 software engineers to reinforce compliance software

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Wednesday, Sep. 28, 2022, 03:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Sentinel might have its platform based in the cloud, the service provider is making sure it has the human resources it needs to function correctly. This week, F&I Sentinel announced the addition of experienced software engineers Ryan McCauley and ... [Read More]

Fitch, KBRA, S&P project short-term auto ABS & US economic performance

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Tuesday, Sep. 27, 2022, 03:04 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Fitch Ratings, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) and S&P Global Ratings each shared their data and projections about auto delinquencies, the securitization market and the general U.S. economy through separate reports and news releases distributed in recent days. Before getting ... [Read More]

Massachusetts AG suing franchised store over discriminatory F&I practices

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Monday, Sep. 26, 2022, 02:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey made another move involving the automotive space last week, alleging more misdeeds involving how vehicles are financed. Healey’s office is suing a Haverhill, Mass., franchised dealership for engaging in what the AG called unfair, deceptive, ... [Read More]

DDI Technology expands corporate office to handle more electronic title work

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Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, 01:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DDI Technology literally now has more room to maneuver. This week, the electronic lien and title technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA announced the grand opening of its newly expanded corporate offices in Irmo, S.C. Now with 35% more ... [Read More]

Auto finance ramifications of Fed pushing interest rates another 75 basis points higher

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Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022, 02:09 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke made a pair of noteworthy observations following members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) deciding unanimously to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by another 75 basis points. “Combined with ... [Read More]

13 executives among first group of Women in Collections and Recoveries honorees

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Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
These women flourish in what might be the most challenging segment of auto finance. The inaugural class of Women in Collections and Recoveries honorees is presented by American Recovery Service (ARS). The 13 honorees come from both large, nationwide companies ... [Read More]

EFG Companies brings on chief information officer

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Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022, 03:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EFG Companies announced the expansion its C-suite leadership on Tuesday. Coming aboard as chief information officer to reinforce company’s commitment and support of the rapidly evolving consumer protection product industry is Joe Vide. According to a news release, Vide will ... [Read More]

Younger Americans more positive about their financial future

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Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2022, 02:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While Cox Automotive mentioned that overall consumer sentiment has been steadily improving, TransUnion discovered the youngest generations continue to be more optimistic about their financial future in the next 12 months than their older counterparts. The latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse ... [Read More]

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