NIADA recaps another successful BHPH Dealer Forum
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, 12:06 PM
Car-Mart explains how $300M loan enhances capital structure ‘at a time of uncertainty in the market’
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, 11:47 AM
COMMENTARY: Beyond the credit score & how holistic underwriting drives BHPH success
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 02:42 PM
Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
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
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
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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