NJ court says independent store violated prior consent order, sees other misconduct involving ‘gray market’ vehicles
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 10:58 AM
NIADA responds to Warren, opens annual convention registration
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, 11:25 AM
COMMENTARY: Is your operation really protected? 5-point guide to dealer compliance GPS/SID health check
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 01:50 PM
Cox Automotive on guiding the modern car buyer
One of the keynote presentations from Used Car Week 2025 featured Micah Tindor and Elizabeth Stegall of Cox Automotive for a session titled, “Guiding the Modern Buyer with Trust, Tech & Smarter Trade-Ins.” Valuable study findings and dealership recommendations now ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 05:17 PM
Kevin Roberts of CarGurus on 2026 Used-Car Market
Kevin Roberts, who is director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus, is back on the show to talk about the hot start to 2026 for the retail used-car market. Roberts and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss ... Listen Here
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 07:18 PM
Cox Automotive on the vanishing divide between wholesale & retail
Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
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]
COMMENTARY: Why vehicle flexible leases/subscriptions could replace BHPH for franchised and independent dealers
Thursday, Jul. 31, 2025, 11:40 AM
John Possumato, DriveItAway
In the beginning, vehicles were available to purchase for cash for those with means. Then in 1919, General Motors Acceptance Corp. was created, and car purchases could be financed for the buyer. In the 1980s, consumer vehicle leasing was introduced, ... [Read More]
Recapping crucial regulatory wins in Florida involving asset tracking
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2025, 11:19 AM
BHPH Report Staff
PassTime recently recapped the industry’s lobbying victories in the Sunshine State that arrived in part because of a collaborative effort by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association and the asset tracking solutions provider. The ... [Read More]
5 ways to cut costs and boost dealer profits
Thursday, Jul. 24, 2025, 02:56 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Big Time Advertising founder and CEO Terry MacCauley acknowledged running a dealership isn’t easy nowadays. Shared earlier this year but still relevant as we get to the dog days of summer, MacCauley highlighted five ways to cut costs and boost ... [Read More]
Car-Mart’s newest goal: Helping youth soccer grow in Arkansas
Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025, 03:07 PM
BHPH Report Staff
America’s Car-Mart is now involved with a different kind of pitch; not one associated with shareholders nor vehicle buyers. The buy-here, pay-here dealership chain announced on Thursday that it’s one of the inaugural Youth Academy founding partners of Ozark United ... [Read More]
National Lenders adds F&I products to dealership offerings
Thursday, Jul. 10, 2025, 02:13 PM
BHPH Report Staff
National Lenders General Agency has expanded its portfolio of dealership products. This week, the provider of collateral protection insurance (CPI) for independent dealers launched a full suite of retail F&I products designed to enhance profitability, customer satisfaction, and dealership performance. ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Having a compliant Fourth of July
Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025, 11:27 AM
Steve Levine, Ignite Consulting Partners
Like just about everyone else, we love July 4th celebrations and honoring the birth of our great nation. Hotdogs, fireworks, apple pie, what’s there not to love? Over the years, we’ve seen lots of car dealers pull out all the ... [Read More]
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