
Auto Finance News is pleased to present The Roadmap, the podcast on best practices and trending topics in automotive lending and leasing. If you are in auto finance, this is your podcast. Auto Finance News, published by Royal Media, is the flagship publication for the auto finance industry. Published since 1996, Auto Finance News is the nation’s leading source for news, insights and analysis on au... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 332 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Ally Financial, Capital One and Huntington Bank posted mixed results in the second quarter for auto originations and credit performance.
Ally Financial’s auto originations rose 20.9% year over year in Q2 to $13.3 billion, while Capital One's auto ... more
National and regional bank second-quarter earnings point to mixed performance as larger banks lean into auto production while regional banks held steady or scaled back amid market volatility.
Wells Fargo Auto, for one, reported a 40.6% year-over-y... more
Subaru Motors Finance plans to expand its underwriting to attract more first-time buyers, Managing Director Michael Cottone tells Auto Finance News in the latest episode of “The Auto Finance Roadmap Podcast.”
“We are extremely low when it comes to d... more
BMW Financial Services’ lease penetration has normalized following the elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit, says Ole Jensen, chief executive and president of the captive in North America.
“We [have] slightly higher penetration w... more
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As a bank rep for dealers, I really like the information from this podcast, but it’s really hard to listen to with the presenters stumbling through the script. The guest speakers often present information exponentially better than the host. I can’t help but to compare it to Automotive News’ Daily Drive—which is very smooth.
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This show serves auto finance professionals with practical strategies on lending, leasing, funding diversification, and the evolving ecosystem of dealers, lenders, and OEMs. Episodes emphasize affordability, the use of asset-backed securitization, and partnerships that broaden funding sources, while highlighting technology shifts like AI adoption and enhanced risk management. Notable strengths include a data-driven, industry-insider vantage point and access to high-profile executives from banks, captives, and fintechs. The format often blends market commentary with lender/dealer case studies, making it valuable for listeners who source ideas for optimizing portfolios, improving deal value, or exploring partnerships in auto finance and relat... more
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Recent guests on The Auto Finance Roadmap include:
1. Michael Cottone
2. Ole Jensen
3. Ken Wardle
4. Stephen Lukowski
5. Matt Dundas
6. Samer Fidy
7. Kevin Kolum
8. Susan Medrano
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