Johnnie Martinez II, Author at Auto Finance News

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GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

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AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

EV Maker Lucid reports worse-than-expected loss in first quarter

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

Synchrony continues to innovate auto credit decisioning as metrics stabilize

Synchrony Financial is leaning on innovation and AI to enhance

GM Financial’s Kyle Birch to retire after 28 years with company

byAuto Finance News

August 5, 2026

GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

byC.J. Moore

August 5, 2026

AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

Harley-Davidson details HDFS shift to fee-based model

Harley-Davidson is adopting a fee-based model for its finance arm

GM Financial’s Kyle Birch to retire after 28 years with company

byAuto Finance News

August 5, 2026

GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

byC.J. Moore

August 5, 2026

AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

BRP suspends fiscal 2027 guidance amid updated Section 232 tariffs

Powersports manufacturer BRP is withdrawing its fiscal 2027 guidance due

GM Financial’s Kyle Birch to retire after 28 years with company

byAuto Finance News

August 5, 2026

GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

byC.J. Moore

August 5, 2026

AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

Chase Auto originations down 3% YoY

Chase Auto’s originations fell in the first quarter while credit

GM Financial’s Kyle Birch to retire after 28 years with company

byAuto Finance News

August 5, 2026

GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

byC.J. Moore

August 5, 2026

AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

Podcast: Rising costs, EV demand, regulation reshape auto finance landscape

Auto lenders and dealers are navigating mounting pressure in 2026

GM Financial’s Kyle Birch to retire after 28 years with company

byAuto Finance News

August 5, 2026

GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

byC.J. Moore

August 5, 2026

AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

Santander’s new leadership eyes deeper dealer ties with expanded services

Santander Bank is refining its dealer commercial services strategy under

GM Financial’s Kyle Birch to retire after 28 years with company

byAuto Finance News

August 5, 2026

GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

byC.J. Moore

August 5, 2026

AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

Powersports dealers shift gears as new riders enter market

Powersports dealers are placing greater emphasis on customer service as

GM Financial’s Kyle Birch to retire after 28 years with company

byAuto Finance News

August 5, 2026

GM Financial President of North America Operations Kyle Birch is retiring at the end of the year after more than...

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

byC.J. Moore

August 5, 2026

AI-based fintech Upstart grew its auto loan originations in the second quarter while halting its auto refinance business to focus...

Lucid CEO: Under-$50K mid-size models are a ‘must-win’

byAidan Bush

August 5, 2026

Lucid Motors’ vehicle production and deliveries grew in the second quarter as it aims to improve cash flow by $1.4...

CPS originations up 75% YoY in Q2

byAmanda Harris

August 5, 2026

Consumer Portfolio Services' originations rose 75% year over year in the second quarter while credit performance improved. CPS purchased $757.7 million of...

Auto finance dealer strategies evolve as profitability tightens in 2026

Auto lenders are looking to strengthen relationships to bolster dealer

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