Wells Fargo reported record-breaking originations to the tune of $6.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, which parent Wells Fargo & Co. said was a 10% year-over-year gain. JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced quarterly originations at its auto-lending arm were $6.5 billion, a 12% increase. Both stated manufacturer partnerships played a vital role in the increase of auto lending, and that they plan to expand upon those relationships and their dealer bases.