André-Martin Hobbs, Author at DecisioningIT

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

Following sale close, Exeter expands origination program

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Following sale close, Exeter expands origination program

By SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff IRVING, Texas – Exeter Finance is closing the year with a pair of notable developments announced on Tuesday. The finance company that specializes in subprime paper said it will extend its underwriting reach into the near-prime...

December 1, 2021

AutoVerify partners with iA Dealer Services

LONDON, Ontario – Source: AutoRemarketing Canada. AutoVerify announced earlier this month that it has integrated iA Dealer Services products into its AutoVerify Spotlight piece of its digital merchandising solution. This partnership is designed to help dealers boost F&I penetration. AutoVerify said it...

November 30, 2021

Digital Retailing

Dealers still stop short of full digital retailing implementation

IRVINE, Calif. – The title of a new report from eLEND Solutions included a question likely being pondered by dealerships and finance companies, “In the Post-Pandemic New Normal, Where Does Digital Retailing End?” The automotive fintech innovator highlighted that digital retailing capabilities...

November 29, 2021

Andre-Martin Hobbs of DecisioningIT Named as a Top 100 Auto Finance Innovator in 2021 Auto Finance Innovators Award

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Andre-Martin Hobbs of DecisioningIT Named as a Top 100 Auto Finance Innovator in 2021 Auto Finance Innovators Award

November 17, 2021 – DesisioningIT announced today that Andre-Martin Hobbs has been named as a Top 100 Auto Finance Innovator in the 2021 Auto Finance Innovator Awards which recognizes auto finance professionals who have made significant technological contributions to their...

November 17, 2021

Clutch raises $100 million to transform the used car buying experience for Canadians

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Clutch raises $100 million to transform the used car buying experience for Canadians

TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2021 /CNW/ – Clutch, Canada’s first online car retailing platform, announced today that it has raised CAD $100 million Series B equity financing to provide Canadians with an unparalleled, online experience for buying pre-owned cars. This most recent financing round is led by D1...

November 16, 2021