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Impel, Phyron launch AI systems to drive customer engagement through dealership video
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:34 PM
When it comes to capturing customer engagement, video is king. But the busy world of a car dealership isn’t necessarily the best environment for consistently creating effective video content. “Video sells. We’ve known that for years,” said Paul Hepp, director ... Read More
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
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Math on Fast-Turn & What the Top 10% of Independent Dealers Are Doing Differently
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 03:44 PM
Most independent dealers are working harder than ever — and still watching inventory sit. The difference between the stores that are winning right now and the ones that are grinding isn’t budget, market size, or luck. It’s discipline. The top-performing ... Listen Here
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 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. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 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. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here

Ignite Consulting Partners gearing up for in-person compliance training

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Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021, 02:24 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Ignite Consulting Partners is counting down the days until May 17, which marks the beginning of its in-person compliance training event. After the pandemic forced the firm to cancel last year’s Compliance Unleashed, Ignite Consulting Partners is preparing to host ... [Read More]

Spireon acquires CalAmp’s stolen vehicle solution

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Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021, 02:21 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Two technology providers familiar with independent and buy-here, pay-here dealerships just struck a deal. According to a news release posted on Tuesday, CalAmp and Spireon announced that Spireon has acquired the LoJack U.S. Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) business from CalAmp. ... [Read More]

Talk of potential bankruptcy bubble intensifies

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Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2021, 03:38 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Bubble talk in March is not limited to just discussions about which teams will qualify for the major college basketball tournaments. The term surfaced when Epiq and the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) reviewed February filings and looked ahead to what ... [Read More]

NIADA planning in-person convention for August

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Friday, Mar. 5, 2021, 04:19 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is planning a Texas-sized celebration for its 75th anniversary. The association announced on Friday that it will return to an in-person NIADA Convention and Expo after a year of virtual events due to the ... [Read More]

NIADA’s 10-step path to accomplishing goals within refreshed vision & mission statements

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Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021, 03:05 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Changes are continuing at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. This week, NIADA announced a refreshed vision and mission statements and the 10 steps the association intends to take to accomplish its mission. NIADA’s vision and mission statements now say: ... [Read More]

Selly & Frazer integrate to improve CRM and more

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Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021, 03:00 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Two technology platforms used by buy-here, pay-here and independent dealers are now integrated to make customer relationship management and other dealership management segments work more efficiently. On Monday, Selly Automotive CRM announced its real-time integration with Frazer Computing, which provides dealer ... [Read More]

PODCAST: 20 group meetings during the pandemic

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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:05 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Just like the dealers he serves, Brent Carmichael found ways to adapt. The 20 group moderator, consultant and instructor with NCM Associates joined the podcast to describe how dealer gatherings have continued to be beneficial despite the pandemic creating restrictions ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Agora Data’s Steve Burke on credit availability

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Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, 04:01 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Agora Data chief executive officer Steve Burke returned for another podcast appearance to discuss two of his passions: buy-here, pay-here dealerships and helping them get the capital they need to be successful. The conversation came after the company rolled out ... [Read More]

PPP loans only for businesses with less than 20 employees start Wednesday

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Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, 02:22 PM
BHPH Report Staff
For the smallest buy-here, pay-here and independent dealerships, perhaps their best opportunity to secure funding through the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) arrives on Wednesday. According to an announcement from the White House on Monday morning, the ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Marty McFarland of Kinetic Advantage

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Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, 07:56 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This isn’t Marty McFarland’s first experience in starting up a company. But it is the first time he’s been involved in one during a pandemic. McFarland appeared on the Auto Remarketing Podcast not only to recap the journey Kinetic Advantage ... [Read More]

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