PODCAST: Recommendations for BHPH operators about CECL standards
Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2022, 02:00 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Subprime Analytics president Ken Shilson appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss what he thinks is one of the most important operational challenges buy-here, pay-here dealers are going to face before the end of the year. It’s implementation ... [Read More]
DriveItAway unveils Bolt EV subscription to ownership program
Thursday, Jul. 7, 2022, 01:42 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The newest developments connected with DriveItAway have distinct Michigan connections. First, the provider subscription-to-purchase technology announced on Wednesday that it has launched its electric vehicle program with General Motors to offer the Chevrolet Bolt and Chevrolet Bolt EUV. And the ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Can Great Recession lessons help dealers in 2022?
Tuesday, Jul. 5, 2022, 02:56 PM
David Meyer, Advantage Automotive Analytics
Signed into law in June 2009, the $3 billion Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) law, commonly called “Cash for Clunkers,” by President Barack Obama had numerous, had many long-lasting, effects on the automotive retail industry. The similarities — and differences ... [Read More]
Auction of pristine BMW raises $33,500 for NIADA Foundation
Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2022, 02:36 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Dare Saul wanted to raise money for the NIADA Foundation. And the Arkansas operator wanted a highline model he could immediately list online, too. Saul accomplished both goals last week during the final day of the NIADA Convention at the ... [Read More]
Texas operator named 2022 NIADA National Quality Dealer
Monday, Jun. 27, 2022, 12:55 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Everything is bigger in Texas evidently, including the amount of top independent dealerships. Tommy Gregory, owner of Abilene Used Car Sales in Abilene, Texas, was named the 2022 National Quality Dealer of the Year by the National Independent Automobile Dealers ... [Read More]
New NIADA president seeks to execute association’s strategic plan
Monday, Jun. 27, 2022, 12:54 AM
BHPH Report Staff
A plan is in place, and the organization has a new leader charged with executing it. Scott Allen, owner of Auto Land in Haltom City, Texas, began his term as president of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association for 2022-23 ... [Read More]
NIADA welcomes Pollak to Ring of Honor
Thursday, Jun. 23, 2022, 02:53 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Already with a large collection of accolades and awards, you might say that Dale Pollak now is standing tall on the front line of the independent dealership world, as he’s now considering himself to be a “real car guy.” Pollak, ... [Read More]
Details of dealermallUSA by NIADA to help members retail certified inventory & more
Monday, Jun. 20, 2022, 05:44 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is introducing a new way for its members to show — and sell — their inventory. Coinciding with the open of the association’s convention, the organization launched dealermallUSA by NIADA. Dubbed the official NIADA ... [Read More]
ABCoA highlights capabilities of newest, cloud-based DMS
Thursday, Jun. 16, 2022, 03:28 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Advanced Business Computers of America (ABCoA) rolled out its latest dealership tool on Thursday. The Software-as-a-Service company known for Deal Pack and cyclCRM announced a new dealer management software (DMS) called DST Dealership Sales Tools. ABCoA highlighted DST is a ... [Read More]
Agora Data & Black Book integrate to boost dealer financing
Thursday, Jun. 16, 2022, 03:27 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Agora Data and Black Book now are working together to help independent dealerships. Through a news release distributed on Wednesday, Black Book announced the integration of its VIN-specific valuations and insights into the Agora Data product suite. The data integration ... [Read More]