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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
Inside the ‘architectural mismatch’ between generic AI capabilities & dealer needs
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:42 AM
A new survey report from LotLinx asserts that in its current form, “AI is broken for dealers.” The company contends the era of “one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence” is over for auto dealers. The recent survey of 215 executives from both franchised ... 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

Trio of deep-dive workshops planned for BHPH Dealer Forum

Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2025, 02:28 PM
BHPH Report Staff
While the organization is getting ready for its annual visit to Capitol Hill, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is also preparing for the BHPH Dealer Forum in the Music City. Set for Nov. 9-11 at the Loews Nashville, the ... [Read More]

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

Jonathan Hedy for web
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

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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]

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