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Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Flipping EV battery risk into faster sales
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:49 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. AVILOO chief executive officer Brett Lippel focused on what ... Listen Here
What actually sells cars on social media?
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 07:42 PM
We begin our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. Bryan Pascual, founder of DealerCarLeads, answers one of the ... Listen Here
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

National Lenders adds 4 new executives to focus on sales, marketing

national lenders 4 execs for web
Thursday, Apr. 21, 2022, 03:47 PM
BHPH Report Staff
National Lenders General Agency entered the reinsurance space last month with president Ken Terkel and executive vice president and chief operating officer Eric Hurst leading the company charge. This week, Terkel and Hurst expanded their executive team with the addition ... [Read More]

Agora Data recommits to being NIADA partner

steve burke with logo for web
Thursday, Apr. 21, 2022, 03:45 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Agora Data announced this week that it is continuing as a National Corporate Partner of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA). The company, whose suite of resources empowers independent dealers and finance companies to finance more non-prime customers, plans ... [Read More]

Byrider adds 2 more inductees into its Hall of Fame

Byrider Hall of Fame for web
Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022, 02:38 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Byrider recently inducted two more operators into its Hall of Fame, which recognizes contributions to the growth and culture of the buy-here, pay-here dealership chain. Bringing the Byrider Hall of Fame to 18 members, the newest inductees are Winston Sleeth ... [Read More]

Bankruptcies close Q1 with notable rise

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Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2022, 02:36 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Just like fuel prices and the costs of many other goods and services, the volume of bankruptcy filings jumped significantly to finish the first quarter. According to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, filings in March increased … [Read More]

NIADA notes: Another National Corporate Partner & director of education

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Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022, 03:34 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Along with adding a new staff member in charge of dealer education, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association also selected its newest Gold-level National Corporate Partner. According to a news release distributed this week, that partner is National Lenders General ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: ‘Accurate Thinking’ for both baseball and your dealership

ball and glove
Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022, 01:43 PM
Kenny Atcheson, Dealer Profit Pros
As I write this article, Major League Baseball is back with Opening Day arriving on Thursday. While the players union and team owners hashed out their collective bargaining agreement, I rarely heard anything about the group of people who matter ... [Read More]

DealerSocket integrates with AutoMobile Technologies to streamline recon workflow

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Thursday, Mar. 24, 2022, 02:49 PM
BHPH Report Staff
DealerSocket is looking to help operators get their inventory to stand tall on the front line faster, especially if the vehicles are arriving in rough shape and need notable repairs. On Wednesday, DealerSocket announced a partnership with AutoMobile Technologies, an ... [Read More]

Despite tax refunds up 13%, some consumers might not be in a vehicle-buying place

Latest look at tax season data & other trends
Thursday, Mar. 24, 2022, 02:10 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Perhaps if there is not a parade of potential vehicle buyers arriving at your dealership this tax season, a trio of consumer surveys might shed light on why; even though the average federal income tax refund is 13% higher this ... [Read More]

Terkel & Hurst in leadership roles for new reinsurance firm

ken terkel and eric hurst for web
Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022, 04:09 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Buy-here, pay-here dealers as well as lease-here, pay-here operators now have another option for reinsurance products. On Tuesday, MEI Group announced the launch of Empire Indemnity Insurance Co., RRG and National Lenders General Agency, specializing in reinsurance products for dealerships ... [Read More]

Agora Data seeks patent for subprime prediction tool

Agora Data tech execs for web
Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022, 04:07 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Agora Data is trying to be an industry pioneer in multiple ways. After being successful multiple times with group securitizations involving paper originated by buy-here, pay-here dealerships, the company that strives to provide BHPH dealers and small to mid-sized finance ... [Read More]

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