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COMMENTARY: Inventory acquisition in the AI age
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 01:00 PM
While many dealers have always “trusted their gut,” the old instinct-driven approach to buying used car inventory is quickly becoming obsolete. For decades, dealers relied on a familiar formula: when a vehicle sold, replace it with another one just like ... Read More
AI at car dealerships: a ‘crawl, walk, run’ evolution with data at foundation
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
When it comes to practical applications of artificial intelligence for car dealers, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Or a “crawl, walk, run” approach, says QuoreAI founder and CEO Todd Smith. “There’s no (case where you) plug in AI and ... Read More
Marketing for car dealerships in the age of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 11:34 AM
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies do business — and the automotive industry is no exception. In fact, most dealers have already embraced AI models and incorporated them into their daily operations. From analyzing data ... Read More
Battery coverage for used EVs with Scott Lear of Dealer Benefit
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 08:02 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. Scott Lear, who is president of Dealer Benefit, took ... Listen Here
Cost considerations of fleet management with David Prusinski of VMS
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 03:25 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. David Prusinski, who is CEO of Vehicle Management Systems ... Listen Here
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 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. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here

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]

COMMENTARY: Why vehicle flexible leases/subscriptions could replace BHPH for franchised and independent dealers

DriveItAway secures $2M credit line
Thursday, Jul. 31, 2025, 11:40 AM
John Possumato, DriveItAway
In the beginning, vehicles were available to purchase for cash for those with means. Then in 1919, General Motors Acceptance Corp. was created, and car purchases could be financed for the buyer. In the 1980s, consumer vehicle leasing was introduced, ... [Read More]

Recapping crucial regulatory wins in Florida involving asset tracking

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2025, 11:19 AM
BHPH Report Staff
PassTime recently recapped the industry’s lobbying victories in the Sunshine State that arrived in part because of a collaborative effort by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association and the asset tracking solutions provider. The ... [Read More]

5 ways to cut costs and boost dealer profits

Thursday, Jul. 24, 2025, 02:56 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Big Time Advertising founder and CEO Terry MacCauley acknowledged running a dealership isn’t easy nowadays. Shared earlier this year but still relevant as we get to the dog days of summer, MacCauley highlighted five ways to cut costs and boost ... [Read More]

Car-Mart’s newest goal: Helping youth soccer grow in Arkansas

Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025, 03:07 PM
BHPH Report Staff
America’s Car-Mart is now involved with a different kind of pitch; not one associated with shareholders nor vehicle buyers. The buy-here, pay-here dealership chain announced on Thursday that it’s one of the inaugural Youth Academy founding partners of Ozark United ... [Read More]

National Lenders adds F&I products to dealership offerings

dealership and couple
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2025, 02:13 PM
BHPH Report Staff
National Lenders General Agency has expanded its portfolio of dealership products. This week, the provider of collateral protection insurance (CPI) for independent dealers launched a full suite of retail F&I products designed to enhance profitability, customer satisfaction, and dealership performance. ... [Read More]

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