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Artificial Intelligence
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EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
This artificial intelligence is pretty smart, eh? That sentiment might be held by at least some Canadians who are already embedding AI into everyday decisions, often in ways that extend beyond simple assistance into early autonomy, even while concerns about ... Read More
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
A growing percentage of consumers now use artificial intelligence as what marketplace Cars.com describes as a “trusted co-pilot” in their search for a vehicle to purchase. Meanwhile, other studies suggest that dealership websites are not visible to many of those ... Read More
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Yes, it’s AI — everyone’s favorite buzzword. But when it comes down to it, artificial intelligence is only part of what CarMax’s new ChatGPT app is all about. The company billed as the nation’s largest used-car retailer touted the app, ... Read More
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

Updated IRS data on 2025 tax filing season

Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025, 11:18 AM
BHPH Report Staff
April 15 was Tuesday. As buy-here, pay-here dealerships know, that was the deadline for individuals to file their federal and state tax returns. While the database hosted by the Internal Revenue Service has a bit of a reporting lag, the ... [Read More]

Long enters BHPH space as executive with National Lenders

Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025, 12:55 PM
BHPH Report Staff
A previous leader of multiple industry associations now is an executive with the National Lenders General Agency, a licensed risk manager and provider of insurance solutions for the buy-here, pay-here market. Last week, the company welcomed Tony Long as regional ... [Read More]

Bankruptcy filings & consumer worries about finances keep rising

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Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025, 01:59 PM
BHPH Report Staff
While a pair of bankruptcy experts chose to focus on the commercial side of the segment after looking at March filings, overall and individual filings rose again last month, potentially reinforcing what a Prosper Marketplace consumer survey highlighted. According to ... [Read More]

Buckeye Dealership Consulting hires former Black Book, Spartan Financial exec

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025, 02:40 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Buckeye Dealership Consulting reinforced its national sales staff this week, as the provider of reinsurance products for automobile dealers and finance companies announced the hiring of Timothy Gault as a new business development manager. The company highlighted that Gault joins ... [Read More]

PassTime & PayNearMe enhance partnership with integrated text payments

Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025, 02:40 PM
BHPH Report Staff
PassTime and PayNearMe announced this week that they have expanded their integration, resulting in their mutual auto-finance customers now being able to incorporate text payment options for consumers. PassTime and PayNearMe have provided integrated solutions in payment processing and asset ... [Read More]

6 perspectives on what 2025 could be like in BHPH

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025, 10:32 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Dealer Profit Pros president Kenny Atcheson again asked a variety of industry leaders to share their expectations for what this year could be like for buy-here, pay-here and independent dealerships. Along with Atcheson offering his thoughts on advertising and marketing, ... [Read More]

Tricolor details 16th securitization since 2013

Kinetic Advantage finalizes first securitization
Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025, 12:15 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Tricolor has now completed 16 ABS transactions since the company, which focuses on providing auto financing to Hispanics, issued its first securitization in July 2013. The latest securitization unfolded this week, as Tricolor announced a $328 million issuance. According to ... [Read More]

Total bankruptcy filings increase 3% in February

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Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025, 12:14 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Multiple experts expect bankruptcy filings to continue to rise, especially after another upward drift in February. According to data provided by Epiq AACER, total bankruptcy filings came in at 40,260 in February, marking a 3% increase year-over-year. Filings last February ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Steve Levine previews second book, combined events of BHPH United & Compliance Unleashed

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025, 10:00 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Steve Levine of Ignite Consulting Partners made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast for two reasons. Levine shared how his second book came together to help dealerships with their compliance responsibilities. He also previewed the combined training conferences next ... [Read More]

ABCoA unveils AI Sales in cyclCRM to transform BHPH & LHPH lead engagement

6 enhancements of cyclCRM from ABCoA
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025, 11:51 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Advanced Business Computers of America (ABCoA) recently rolled its newest software solution powered by artificial intelligence for buy-here, pay-here and lease-here, pay-here dealerships. Following the launch of AI Collections in Deal Pack DMS, ABCoA introduced AI Sales in cyclCRM, a ... [Read More]

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