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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
Inside the ‘architectural mismatch’ between generic AI capabilities & dealer needs
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:42 AM
A new survey report from LotLinx asserts that in its current form, “AI is broken for dealers.” The company contends the era of “one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence” is over for auto dealers. The recent survey of 215 executives from both franchised ... Read More
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here

Agora Data & Black Book integrate to boost dealer financing

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Thursday, Jun. 16, 2022, 03:27 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Agora Data and Black Book now are working together to help independent dealerships. Through a news release distributed on Wednesday, Black Book announced the integration of its VIN-specific valuations and insights into the Agora Data product suite. The data integration ... [Read More]

National Lenders joins 4 state dealership associations

National Lenders Houston office for web
Tuesday, Jun. 14, 2022, 01:48 PM
BHPH Report Staff
National Lenders General Agency is getting involved with the independent and buy-here, pay-here dealership segments in more ways that just offering its risk management services to clients. The company announced on Tuesday that it has joined four independent dealer associations, ... [Read More]

New CarLove franchisee ready to work in Atlanta

alcantara for web
Thursday, Jun. 9, 2022, 02:36 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Buy-here, pay-here operators near Atlanta who need resources to get their inventory to stand tall on the front line now have another person to call thanks to Total Car Franchising Corp. The franchisor of Colors on Parade and CarLove mobile ... [Read More]

Mixed movements in May on bankruptcy front

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Thursday, Jun. 9, 2022, 02:25 PM
BHPH Report Staff
While a portion of commercial filings made a note rise year-over-year, data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy showed that the overall bankruptcy total in May actually dropped by double digits compared to a year ago. The firm reported total bankruptcy filings ... [Read More]

‘Showstopping’ BMW to be auctioned for NIADA Foundation

BMW for NIADA auction for web
Tuesday, Jun. 7, 2022, 02:05 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Attendees at the upcoming National Independent Automobile Dealers Association annual gathering who have a taste for luxury and an affinity to help others can satisfy both with one winning bid. For the 10th consecutive year, officials highlighted the NIADA Convention ... [Read More]

FIADA appoints former board member to be executive director

FIADA executive director for web
Thursday, May. 26, 2022, 01:55 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The process pf searching for and interviewing candidates took three months, but the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association (FIADA) board of directors is giving full support to its new executive director who previously served the organization. FIADA announced the appointment ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Getting on the right path to meet demands of FTC Safeguards Rule

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Thursday, May. 26, 2022, 01:50 PM
BHPH Report Staff
ComplyNet president and general counsel Adam Crowell returned for another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast; this time with the topic being the Safeguards Rule enhanced by the Federal Trade Commission. Dealerships have until December to get its compliance in ... [Read More]

12 finalists in running for NIADA’s 2022 National Quality Dealer Award

NIADA 2022 quality dealer logo for web
Tuesday, May. 17, 2022, 01:25 PM
BHPH Report Staff
A dozen operators are in the running for the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s highest honor for its member dealers. On Monday, NIADA announced the finalists for the 2022 National Quality Dealer Award. The 12 finalists have all been selected ... [Read More]

National Lenders rolls out aggressive CPI program

ken terkel and eric hurst for web
Thursday, May. 12, 2022, 03:01 PM
BHPH Report Staff
With an executive team in place as well as a relationship with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association cultivated, National Lenders General Agency announced a new product offering this week. The firm specializing in reinsurance products for dealerships and finance ... [Read More]

Bankruptcy filings drop 21% in April

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Thursday, May. 12, 2022, 02:49 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The drop in bankruptcy filings during April did not surprise industry experts. According to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, total U.S. filings last month decreased 21% from the previous year. [Read More]

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