2025 bankruptcies jump 11% but still trail pre-pandemic number
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 10:59 AM
Car-Mart trims another 13 locations, reducing footprint by 18 lots since November
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:47 PM
AutoPayPlus unveils reinsured bi-weekly payment program
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:49 PM
How agentic AI is impacting collections
Agentic AI is among the slew of topics being bandied about this week at NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The subject also was discussed during Used Car Week 2025 in the same city. Used Car Week Hall of Famer ... Listen Here
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, 02:21 PM
The real cost of inaction when it comes to transport fraud
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Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
More dialogue about current complexities of fleet management with David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
A limited number of qualified maintenance technicians. A robust mix of gasoline-, diesel- and electric-fueled vehicles. There’s no shortage of challenges for fleet managers nowadays. To help wade through the environment with valuable perspectives, David Prusinski, who is CEO of ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
Labor Day weekend pep talk from Big Time Advertising
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, 10:51 AM
BHPH Report Staff
College football season is about to begin in earnest this weekend, which wraps into Labor Day. Like a coach, Big Time Advertising founder and CEO Terry MacCauley offered dealerships a pep talk going into this stretch that also includes the ... [Read More]
8 benefits of ABCOA Deal Pack integration with GWC Warranty
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, 10:32 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Here’s an integration that offers a quartet of benefits for both buy-here, pay-here dealerships and their customers, according to the participating companies. On Tuesday, ABCOA Deal Pack, a leading dealer management software (DMS) for BHPH dealerships, announced a new integration ... [Read More]
New platform from Advantage GPS connects lot visibility with post-sale vehicle insights
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 11:26 AM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, Advantage GPS unveiled its newest solution built specifically for high-volume buy-here, pay-here and special finance dealers. Designed for both single-location and multi-rooftop operations, the company highlighted Advantage Plus can connect lot management with post-sale vehicle health insights — ... [Read More]
Dealer Controlled Solutions & Car Motivators form strategic partnership targeting LHPH
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, 11:25 AM
BHPH Report Staff
In a move to support lease-here, pay-here dealerships, Dealer Controlled Solutions (DCS) and Car Motivators entered into a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the way dealerships maximize profitability while developing high-performance teams. This collaboration merges DCS’s leasing technology and services ... [Read More]
National Lenders names Moreman as CFO
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, 11:56 AM
BHPH Report Staff
National Lenders General Agency has a new chief financial officer, effective immediately. On Wednesday, the provider of collateral protection insurance (CPI) and F&I products for independent dealers nationwide announced the appointment of Dan Moreman as CFO. With more than 30 ... [Read More]
4 components of upcoming BHPH/LHPH Software Showcase
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, 11:56 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Jonathan Hedy, who is president of Advanced Business Computers of America (ABCoA), explained why he’s organizing a live, online product demonstration event that might include some of his direct competitors vying to serve buy-here, pay-here dealerships. “Dealers deserve to see ... [Read More]
NIADA identifies 4 main topics for upcoming National Policy Conference
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, 11:47 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Along with an update from the Federal Trade Commission among other activities, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association identified four issues that will be addressed during its National Policy Conference, which is the organization’s most significant advocacy event. NIADA and ... [Read More]
Bankruptcy filings jump by double digits again in July
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, 10:18 AM
BHPH Report Staff
No matter if they’re filed by individuals or businesses, bankruptcies continue to rise, with July figures illustrating another increase by double digits. According to data provided by Epiq AACER July’s 49,614 total bankruptcy filings represented a 12% increase from 44,452 ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Always be prepared & what the Boy Scouts taught me about compliance
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, 10:22 AM
Joe Allen, Ignite Consulting Partners
Anyone who knows me knows I like to be ready for just about anything. If someone needs a Band-Aid, gum, Tylenol, I’m usually the guy who’s got it. Not because I’m trying to impress anyone, but because I’ve learned to ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Why vehicle flexible leases/subscriptions could replace BHPH for franchised and independent dealers
Thursday, Jul. 31, 2025, 11:40 AM
John Possumato, DriveItAway
In the beginning, vehicles were available to purchase for cash for those with means. Then in 1919, General Motors Acceptance Corp. was created, and car purchases could be financed for the buyer. In the 1980s, consumer vehicle leasing was introduced, ... [Read More]
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