LAS VEGAS — Automotive News asked speakers and vendors Feb. 1 at the American Financial Services Association Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo and other finance and insurance players to tell us what challenges would affect auto finance in 2026. Here’s what we were told:
What challenges should dealers and others expect in auto finance this year? Here’s what companies said
February 12, 2026 10:00 AM EST
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