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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
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

More than 1 million businesses apply to SBA for PPP loan forgiveness

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Thursday, Sep. 23, 2021, 02:11 PM
BHPH Report Staff
For independent dealerships seeking to have their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiven, they are amongst a large number of other businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this week that it reached a major milestone as its Paycheck Protection ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Can online video help you sell more cars?

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Tuesday, Sep. 21, 2021, 02:31 PM
Kenny Atcheson, Dealer Profit Pros
More dealers advertise using online video but are unsure of the most effective strategy. One of the most important things to know is that online video is not television. Do not take your television commercial and slap it on YouTube. ... [Read More]

NextGear details $1.6B in recent transactions

Dave Horan NextGear for web
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2021, 03:23 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Obviously, operators need financial resources to run their dealerships. Capital providers do, too. And NextGear Capital announced on Thursday that it has more resources to help independent and buy-here, pay-here dealerships. The Cox Automotive division said it completed the renewal ... [Read More]

6 tips to spot Hurricane Ida-damaged vehicles

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Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2021, 02:13 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Experts from AiM Mobile Inspections are seeing history repeat itself. And it could mean even more headaches for independent and buy-here, pay-here dealerships already having trouble finding inventory. AiM Mobile Inspections is spotting flood-damaged vehicles surface because of Hurricane Ida ... [Read More]

Pandemic continues to slow bankruptcy filings

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Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021, 03:01 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Just like the pandemic is slowing defaults and vehicle repossessions, COVID-19 is keeping bankruptcy courts quieter than usual, too. Epiq released its August bankruptcy filing statistics from its AACER bankruptcy information services business this week. [Read More]

Tricolor set to expand nationwide fueled by $90M in funds managed by BlackRock

daniel chu for web
Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021, 02:59 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Tricolor has operated its vehicle retail and financing enterprise focused on the Hispanic market for the past 14 years in California and Texas. Now with financial resources from one of the most notable investment firms in the country, Tricolor has ... [Read More]

Car-Mart elects new board member

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Thursday, Sep. 2, 2021, 03:48 PM
BHPH Report Staff
America’s Car-Mart announced the newest member of its board on Thursday. The company with a network of more than 150 buy-here, pay-here dealership said its stockholders elected Julia Davis to its board in a move that was effective as of ... [Read More]

NIADA names National Quality Dealer at annual convention

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Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, 08:55 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association named Cavender Auto chief executive Lee Cavender as its 2021 National Quality Dealer of the Year at last week’s NIADA Convention in San Antonio. Cavender, whose store is in Gainesville, Ga., is the first ... [Read More]

McCloskey commemorates 50 years in business by becoming new NIADA president

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Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, 08:13 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The new president of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is celebrating a significant anniversary, too. During the 75th annual NIADA Convention and Expo, Joe McCloskey began his term as for 2021-22 by receiving the President’s Ring; an accomplishment that ... [Read More]

IARA’s Long becomes newest member of NIADA’s Ring of Honor

Tony Long NIADA for web
Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, 01:53 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Among other awards given, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association welcomed the newest member of its prestigious Ring of Honor. During Tuesday’s Leadership Awards, part of the 75th annual NIADA Convention and Expo at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center ... [Read More]

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