Used-vehicle prices are falling, inventory is still difficult to acquire, and economic conditions continue to weaken. These are challenging times for independent dealers. In times like these, inventory management is key to staying profitable. Here are a few tips to ... [Read More]

After acquiring the assets from two different independent operators last year, America’s Car-Mart finalized a similar move this week, announcing that the chain of buy-here, pay-here dealerships entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the ongoing dealership assets of Credit-Line, ... [Read More]

Cox Automotive is shifting one of its auction general managers into an executive role with its floorplan provider. On Tuesday, NextGear Capital appointed former Manheim general manager Nicole Graham-Ponce as vice president of portfolio management, following the recent appointment of former ... [Read More]

Tricolor Holdings added another award to its mantle. The used-vehicle retailer that focuses on the Hispanic market announced that it has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list, which honors companies that have made an “extraordinary” impact ... [Read More]

Earlier this month, Byrider presented awards to its franchise dealer body during the company’s annual convention in Aventura, Fla., honoring more than a dozen professionals who operate buy-here, pay-here dealerships with its franchise system. Byrider highlighted its franchise of the ... [Read More]

Two floorplan providers familiar to independent dealerships made major announcements this week. AFC, a business unit of KAR Global, shared an update about Principal Pass, while Kinetic Advantage expanded its leadership team. AFC said through a news release that more ... [Read More]

Your buy-here, pay-here operation might see an uptick in individuals who need a transportation solution after having just filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. According to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, individual Chapter 13 filings increased 27% year-over-year in October with ... [Read More]

VINCUE recently finalized details for a National Corporate Partnership with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) to help members optimize the inventory lifecycle. VINCUE will offer its solutions to NIADA members at a preferred price, giving them access to tools ... [Read More]

Ignite Consulting Partners continued its Tip of the Week series by again focusing on the enhanced Safeguards Rule set to be implemented by the Federal Trade Commission. Ignite said that independent and buy-here, pay-here dealerships should have completed or at ... [Read More]

Earlier this month, Douglas Campbell became president of America’s Car-Mart. This week, the buy-here, pay-here dealership chain by naming two more leading executives, filling the newly formed role as director of acquisitions as well as picking a chief digital officer. ... [Read More]