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COMMENTARY: The LLM compliance paradox & separating conversational AI from quantitative underwriting
It’s hard to open a newspaper or read a tech article today without seeing at least some mention of large language models (LLMs) and their usage in just about any industry. The auto lending sector is no exception, with LLMs ... Read More
COMMENTARY: Calibrating AI risk models for shifting macroeconomic cycles
At the end of Q2 2026, the New York Federal Reserve reported that loan originations hit a record $211 billion, the highest figure in the Fed’s data history. At the same time, lenders continued to extend credit to an increasing ... Read More
Pete MacInnis for web eLEND Solutions survey to gather information going into Used Car Week
Pete MacInnis, eLEND Solutions CEO and founder, is doing plenty of homework before his appearance at Used Car Week, which begins on Nov. 16 in San Diego. MacInnis is generating real-world data for his presentation titled, “Can Machine Learning Fix ... Read More
Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics Returns to Show
Our “PAL” Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics is back on the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his work on remarketing industry committees and conferences, top issues and hot topics in auto transport and much more. The interview is ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here

Tricolor Holdings named Inc. 2022 Best in Business award winner

Tricolor gains US patent for AI-driven underwriting tool
BHPH Report Staff
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]

Byrider honors top-performing dealers

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BHPH Report Staff
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]

Floorplan roundup: Milestone for AFC’s Principal Pass; 3 exec moves at Kinetic

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BHPH Report Staff
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]

Individual Chapter 13 bankruptcies make notable jump in October

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BHPH Report Staff
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 becomes newest NIADA National Corporate Partner

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BHPH Report Staff
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]

3 requirements of Safeguards Rule risk assessment reports

Ignite Consulting Partners on tax season: ‘Watch your speed’
BHPH Report Staff
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]

Car-Mart names 2 key executives focused on growth & technology

Campbell to succeed Williams as Car-Mart CEO
BHPH Report Staff
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]

Ignite outlines 4 general attributes of a qualified individual (QI)

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BHPH Report Staff
In another installment of its Tip of the Week, Ignite Consulting Partners reviewed what the Federal Trade Commission previously has stated about what attributes a qualified individual (QI) should have. These are the individuals at a dealership or finance company ... [Read More]

Bankruptcies climb for second straight month to close Q3

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BHPH Report Staff
As the economy loses steam, bankruptcy filings are gaining momentum. According to data released this week from Epiq’s Bankruptcy Analytics platform, year-over-year U.S. bankruptcy filings increased 7% across all chapters for the second consecutive month in September. Epiq reported that ... [Read More]

APCO Holdings offers free reinsurance guide for dealers

Used car prices sink 14% as Manheim index hits rock bottom
BHPH Report Staff
APCO Holdings wants to help dealers get the most out of what reinsurance programs can provide. On Monday, the provider and administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare and GWC Warranty brands, released a free guide for ... [Read More]

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