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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
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

McCloskey commemorates 50 years in business by becoming new NIADA president

NIADA collage for web
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]

PODCAST: America’s Car-Mart chief financial officer Vickie Judy

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Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, 07:12 PM
BHPH Report Staff
America’s Car-Mart chief financial officer Vickie Judy appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast coincided with the company that has a network of 151 buy-here, pay-here dealerships celebrating another achievement. In the midst of celebrating its 40th anniversary, Car-Mart also was ... [Read More]

Mullinax receives Michael R. Linn NIADA Lifetime Achievement Award

Mullinax NIADA award
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, 05:09 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The series of awards given by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association began on Tuesday. Henry Mullinax, who served almost 40 years as a leader of national and state independent dealers associations, received the Michael R. Linn NIADA Lifetime Achievement ... [Read More]

NIADA notes: Convention begins with Manheim helping charity & new corporate partner joining association

NIADA 75 for web
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, 05:38 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Along with Manheim getting involved to benefit the NIADA Foundation, independent dealers from across the nation are excited to reconnect with their peers during the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Expo that is live and in person once ... [Read More]

Byrider volunteers during Boys & Girls Clubs summertime events in 3 cities

Byrider charity
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, 03:56 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Byrider decided to have some fun this summer while helping to bring some enjoyment to children in a trio of areas where the company has buy-here, pay-here dealerships. Byrider recently wrapped up a successful week of volunteer efforts at Boys ... [Read More]

Top 10 vehicles NextGear floor planned during first half of 2021

2018 Ford F-150 for web
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, 02:44 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Information recently shared by NextGear Capital reinforced which vehicles are clearly the ones being stocked and retailed by independent dealers. According to its industry data, six of the top 10 vehicles floor planned with NextGear during the first and second ... [Read More]

PassTime & SourceIT partner to improve asset tracking

partnership
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, 03:22 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, PassTime announced it has partnered with SourceIT, a security company specializing in IP-based surveillance systems, servers and networking solutions. According to a news release, SourceIT will bring PassTime asset tracking solutions to its extensive customer base, complementing the ... [Read More]

America’s Car-Mart turns 40

car-mart screen shot for web
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, 03:20 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Several noteworthy events happened in August of 1981, including the launch of MTV, IBM beginning sales of personal computers running the Microsoft operating system, the end of strike in Major League Baseball and the start of the buy-here, pay-here industry ... [Read More]

Vast support continues to subdue bankruptcy filings

bankruptcy court
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, 02:15 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Federal government support and other aid from the financial world are continuing to subdue bankruptcy filings. [Read More]

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