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Auto Industry Survey Shows Improvements in Leveraging Automation, AI For Lenders

While they are still trying to understand all of its benefits, auto finance leaders are beginning to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily workflow. Informed.IQ, a developer of AI-based software that verifies, streamlines and opti
Apr 3, 2024

Tire Industry Drives Digital ID Standards

This story was original published at RFIDJournal.com. Legislation in Europe is focusing on sustainability and tracking how products are made, used and recycled. One mammoth group paying close attention is the tire industry. With 1.2 billion tires in
Apr 1, 2024

Cox Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales in March to Jump 4.5% from Last Year

The first three months of new car sales is shaping up to be a winner. Cox Automotive is forecasting U.S. new-vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2024 will increase 5.6% compared to last year, reaching 3.8 million units. The year-over-year increase
Mar 26, 2024

Enhancing Security for Recent FTC Safeguards and Rule Changes

In October 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented an amendment to the Safeguards Rule. This latest development adds a layer of responsibility for dealerships to safeguard sensitive customer information, particularly when it comes to doc
Mar 25, 2024

Inventory Continues to Grow for U.S. Auto Dealers

Dealers in the U.S. are entering the second quarter of 2024 with an inventory that has increased over 50 percent from last year. According to Cox Automotive, dealers nationwide opened in March with 2.74 million new vehicles on hand— 942,000 units,
Mar 22, 2024

March New Car Sales Projected to Increase 12 Percent Over Last Year

According to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData released March 21, total new-vehicle sales for March 2024 are projected to reach 1,525,700 units, a 12.1 percent increase from March 2023 The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for
Mar 21, 2024

How Auto Lenders Can Have Success Digitizing Their Securitized Collateral Assets

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, the auto securitization sector stands at the intersection of technological innovation and traditional finance. One of the pivotal advancements shaping this industry is the integration of digital co
Mar 12, 2024

4 Ways AI Can Be Leveraged in the Automotive Aftermarket and Heavy Duty Industry Today

We are witnessing a transformative era similar to what we felt when the internet emerged, and how we shop changed forever. Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to unlock the true potential of the massive amounts of data that the automotive aftermark
Mar 11, 2024

It’s 2024, Let’s Toast to Mass Confusion! Auto Dealers Will Face More Challenges This Year When It Comes to EV Sales

For auto dealers with electric vehicles sitting on their lots—which is nearly everybody— 2024 will be another year of confusion. On average, auto dealers are sitting on nearly 120 days of electric vehicle (EV) inventory which is about double the
Mar 6, 2024