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
NextGear recaps 3 enhancements to Account Portal
Tuesday, May. 4, 2021, 01:59 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Ryan Martin, general manager of Strawberry Road Auto Sales in Pasadena, Texas, is one of the scores of independent dealers NextGear Capital is trying to help via its enhanced Account Portal. “Having the right tools and technology to support my ... [Read More]
Byrider launches new path to landing franchise
Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021, 01:43 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Byrider is looking to make it easier for dealer operators and other entrepreneurs to gain a franchise in its network of buy-here, pay-here stores. This week, the company announced the launch of its new franchising model, Byrider Direct, adding what ... [Read More]
VINsmart joins NIADA’s list of National Corporate Partners
Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021, 01:39 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association announced the newest vendor to join the organization as a National Corporate Partner. According to a news release, VINsmart joined this NIADA group as its newest bronze-level member, offering affordable, reliable vehicle ... [Read More]
Former Maryland independent dealer allegedly pulls $2.2M fraud involving PPP funds
Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021, 02:04 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The reputation of independent dealerships took another hit recently when the Department of Justice revealed unscrupulous allegations against a former Maryland operator that included using the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to purchase nearly 40 luxury vehicles, acquire real estate and ... [Read More]
AFC elevates Mitchell to COO
Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021, 02:02 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Will Mitchell has been with Automotive Finance Corp. for six years and now he’s one of the floorplan provider’s top executives. The KAR Global business unit on Tuesday announced the promotion of Mitchell to chief operating officer; a position where he ... [Read More]
Q1 closes with biggest surge in consumer bankruptcies since COVID-19 arrived
Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021, 03:58 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The first quarter closed with the largest amount of consumer bankruptcy filings registered during a single month since the pandemic began. According to filing statistics from Epiq’s AACER bankruptcy information services business, there were 41,150 new non-commercial consumer filings in ... [Read More]
Texas Capital taps experienced exec to be head of corporate banking
Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021, 02:54 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, Texas Capital Bank welcomed an executive who has served at institutions such as Truist Financial, Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank to serve in the newly created position of head of corporate banking. Appointed to this post effective ... [Read More]
Potential benefits of NextGear Capital’s new flex pricing program
Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021, 02:52 PM
BHPH Report Staff
In a move intended to improve cash flow for independent dealers, NextGear Capital on Thursday introduced a new program for its floorplan financing. The company highlighted its new flex pricing program can reduce the principal paydown rate to .01% per ... [Read More]
Top executives from GPS & LPR worlds discuss pandemic, industry future & more
Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2021, 02:31 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Two of the sharpest tools buy-here, pay-here operators can use to mitigate their risk are GPS devices and license-plate recognition technology. With the pandemic still significantly impacting just about every aspect of life nowadays, BHPH Report reconnected with two top executives ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Leveraging potential tax advantages triggered by pandemic & more
Thursday, Apr. 1, 2021, 03:52 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The exciting part of tax season is retailing vehicles and filling the portfolio of paper to generate payments for many months to come. The complicated part of tax season is making sure your business made all of its necessary filings ... [Read More]
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