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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

Temporary impact from hurricane damage expected on auto ABS

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Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, 01:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
S&P Global Ratings certainly didn’t dismiss the Cox Automotive estimates that Hurricane Harvey may have destroyed 300,000 to 500,000 vehicles, while Hurricane Irma ruined up to 400,000 units. But analysts suspect any severe impacts on the collateral for auto loan asset-backed securities ... [Read More]

Westlake’s eContracting solution now available nationwide

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Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, 03:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Earlier this week, Westlake Financial Services announced the launch of its eContracting automotive loan origination solution in all 50 U.S. states through DealerCenter. And the finance company reached this accomplishment earlier than company officials expected. “Our goal was to launch ... [Read More]

20 senior industry leaders upbeat about finance market

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Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, 03:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
If your shop is struggling with originating quality paper or keeping customers current, perhaps here’s some good news. The opinions of business leaders including company chief executive officers, directors, chairmen and presidents highlighted in White Clarke Group’s new U.S. Auto ... [Read More]

More than 10K professionals have completed RISC’s compliance certification program

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Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Recovery Industry Services Co. (RISC) recently reached a new threshold of industry professionals completing its Certified Asset Recovery Specialist (CARS) and CARS-FC certification program. Since it was launched in 2002, RISC tabulated that it has certified more than 10,000 individuals ... [Read More]

Used-financing trends produce stable September

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Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with sharing some insights on how new vehicles are being financed in the Houston market following Hurricane Harvey, Edmunds reported that nationwide used-vehicle financing trends in September remained stable. Analysts determined the average term for a used-vehicle installment contract ... [Read More]

3 top executive changes at SCUSA, including CFO and head of operations

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Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, 03:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Santander Consumer USA Holdings made a trio of key changes to its leadership team under new chief executive officer Scott Powell, who took control of the finance company in late August. SCUSA announced that Juan Carlos Alvarez, corporate ... [Read More]

Equifax breach roundup: CUNA lawsuit and FTC workshop

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Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, 02:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This past Friday, both the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the Federal Trade Commission made moves associated with the Equifax security breach. CUNA announced that the association will file a lawsuit against Equifax to protect credit unions and their ... [Read More]

Wise F&I boosts plan coverage to 10 years and 100,000 miles

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Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, 02:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Wise F&I recently enhanced its vehicle service contract, WiseTVP, to offer consumers five coverage plans, which now include an extended term with coverage for up to 10 years and 100,000 miles. The company highlighted WiseTVP’s coverage plans can provide for escalating ... [Read More]

Lawsuit filed over CFPB’s arbitration rule

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Friday, Sep. 29, 2017, 07:12 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s anti-arbitration rule is now heading for a courtroom clash. On Friday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Bankers Association, American Financial Services Association, Consumer Bankers Association, Financial Services Roundtable and a coalition of associations located ... [Read More]

CFPB survey shows more than 40 percent of households struggle to cover regular bills

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Friday, Sep. 29, 2017, 03:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
More evidence arrived this week indicating how some contract holders in your portfolio might be struggling to maintain their finances. This time, the research came from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB’s latest survey showed that more than 40 ... [Read More]

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