André-Martin Hobbs, Author at DecisioningIT

Cox Automotive: Transformation Toward eCommerce in Automotive Retailing

Cox Automotive: Transformation Toward eCommerce in Automotive Retailing

Source: CoxAutoInc. The way the world buys and sells vehicles is changing. It’s not happening all at once and the changes vary by retailer and consumer, but the industry is currently at a major tipping point in its transformation toward...

January 5, 2022

Bloomberg’s Kevin Tynan shares his auto industry predictions for 2022

Much has taken place throughout the past year in retail automotive; from record acquisitions to the continued ‘chip-demic’. Throughout it all, dealers have remained profitable. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Kevin Tynan, Bloomberg Intelligence’s Senior Automotive Analyst, who stays up...

December 31, 2021

Auto-financing context around Fed’s last move of 2021

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Auto-financing context around Fed’s last move of 2021

By SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff – ATLANTA and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke again offered context about the potential influence on auto financing that the Federal Reserve last policy action of the year might have. On...

December 19, 2021

Andre-Martin Hobbs shortlisted for Top 50 Artificial Intelligence CEOs of 2021

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Andre-Martin Hobbs shortlisted for Top 50 Artificial Intelligence CEOs of 2021

Technology Innovators – Artificial Intelligence CEOs Edition André-Martin Hobbs has developed cutting-edge technology in the field of automotive marketing for over two decades. A digital entrepreneur and a passionate race driver, André-Martin’s undying love for the automobile industry, coupled with...

December 17, 2021

Stuart back with TD Auto Finance as president & CEO

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Stuart back with TD Auto Finance as president & CEO

By Auto Fin Journal Staff. CHERRY HILL, N.J. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich – Andrew Stuart is back in auto financing. TD Bank announced this week that Stuart has returned to his former position as president and chief executive officer of TD Auto...

December 15, 2021

Cox Automotive Canada has new leadership with Ola Ajayi-Salako

By Auto Remarketing Canada Staff – MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Cox Automotive Canada has new leadership. On Monday, Cox Automotive announced that Ola Ajayi-Salako has been promoted to senior director, agile delivery, and will act as the site leader for Cox Automotive Canada,...

December 14, 2021

DecisioningIT Joins CDK Global Partner Program

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DecisioningIT Joins CDK Global Partner Program

Montreal, Qc – December 6, 2021 – DecisioningIT, the corporation behind the Lucy F&I Platform announced today that it has become a participant in the CDK Global Partner Program. As a member of one of the largest third-party partner programs...

December 6, 2021

Battle for Auto Loan Customers Shifts from Dealership to Online Pre-Approval, J.D. Power Finds

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Battle for Auto Loan Customers Shifts from Dealership to Online Pre-Approval, J.D. Power Finds

45% of all customers now do research prior to financing a vehicle In an automotive market beset by supply shortages and record high prices, more vehicle shoppers than ever have begun shopping for vehicle financing before ever setting foot in...

December 6, 2021

Experian: Average used financing amount jumps 20% in Q3

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Experian: Average used financing amount jumps 20% in Q3

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – By SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff. Access the Experian State of the Automotive Finance – Q3 2021 presentation here. More evidence of how rising wholesale and retail prices are landing within finance company portfolios arrived on Thursday. According to...

December 2, 2021

Baris Akyurek of TRADER Canada had some good news to share with Canadian dealers

During a video presentation at the Auto Dealers Innovation Series, Baris Akyurek of TRADER Canada had nothing but good news to share with Canadian dealers. Source: AutoSphere – The speaker, who is passionate about the economy and the automotive industry,...

December 2, 2021