This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
CARS Protection Plus taps Circuitry.ai Warranty Decision Intelligence to help adjusters resolve claims faster
Wednesday, May. 6, 2026, 10:38 AM
DealerOn’s dual launch includes AI search visibility platform, ‘intelligent layer’ touching full dealership
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 03:28 PM
Newest Experian tool designed to reduce risk within AI-driven commerce
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:19 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
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
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
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
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
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
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
3 steps to help BHPH dealers find true wisdom
Tuesday, May. 8, 2018, 02:10 PM
Julian Codding, NABD Hall of Fame
Is there a “wisdom” app for my phone? What’s the relative value of intelligence and wisdom? If there is anything that experience teaches, it is that wisdom has a far greater value than intelligence. Even Solomon prayed for wisdom knowing that ... [Read More]
Fidelis PPM incorporates added convenience into prepaid maintenance package in 5 markets
Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018, 02:03 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Some franchised dealerships highlight their concierge-level services for their customers who need vehicle repairs and maintenance. Now, independent and buy-here, pay-here in five major markets can provide a similar level of services thanks to a new product addition from Fidelis ... [Read More]
Q1 bankruptcies soften, but trigger could be looming
Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018, 03:27 PM
BHPH Report Staff
At least one bankruptcy expert sees a potential connection to what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates as impacting filings and reversing what happened during the first quarter. The American Bankruptcy Institute reported that total U.S. bankruptcy filings fell ... [Read More]
Latest Procon Analytics tool can centrally manage all GPS devices to enhance risk mitigation
Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2018, 03:18 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Auto finance companies and buy-here, pay-here dealers are seeking to adopt more advanced and scalable GPS systems for risk mitigation. But Procon Analytics acknowledged this trend brings the inefficient process of managing both new GPS systems plus old devices that use ... [Read More]
February bankruptcy filings show mixed moves
Thursday, Apr. 5, 2018, 02:33 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The American Bankruptcy Institute highlighted that filings softened year-over-year in February but marked a sequential rise. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, ABI indicated total bankruptcy filings for February decreased 3 percent versus the same month last year. The ... [Read More]
PassTime highlights LTE Category M GPS device
Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018, 02:28 PM
BHPH Report Staff
If lately you’ve noticed faster performance by your smartphone on Verizon’s mobile network, you might also be encouraged if your collateral is monitored by PassTime. GPS solutions provider PassTime recently highlighted its all-new TRAX 6 device, what the company said ... [Read More]
4 parts of Dealership Advantage Program from Vero and Allied Solutions
Thursday, Mar. 29, 2018, 03:19 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Here is another example of service providers collaborating to provide independent dealerships with tools their competitors backed by automakers might have. Fidelis PPM announced on Thursday that its sister company Vero has partnered with financial services provider Allied Solutions to ... [Read More]
AGORA leverages Ignite Consulting Partners to create ‘Certified Seller Program’
Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2018, 02:53 PM
BHPH Report Staff
AGORA, a Texas-based provider of technology solutions for the financial services industry including a platform for bulk portfolio transactions, recently finalized a partnership with Ignite Consulting Partners. The purpose of the collaboration is to provide increased transparency and security to ... [Read More]
IRS details 4 steps involving revamped refund scam
Monday, Mar. 19, 2018, 04:31 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Refunds associated with federal income tax returns remain a crucial potential revenue stream to buy-here, pay-here dealers either as a pathway to deferred down payments or a method customers can use to become current again on their accounts. Well, the ... [Read More]
REPAY acquires PayMaxx Pro, partners with PassTime
Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2018, 03:52 PM
BHPH Report Staff
REPAY – Realtime Electronic Payments made two significant moves this week. First, REPAY expanded its footprint in the automotive industry and deepened integration capabilities with the acquisition of PayMaxx Pro. Then, REPAY announced a new partnership with PassTime. REPAY chief ... [Read More]
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