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Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

From the editor: Tricolor downfall could ripple through industry for some time

Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025, 12:23 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
What a mess. That’s the summation this scribe arrived at on Thursday morning after combing through the outstanding reporting by outlets such as Bloomberg, The Financial Times and Reuters about the major development in the subprime auto finance industry you ... [Read More]

Ongoing runup of bankruptcy filings harkens back to 2008

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Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025, 10:42 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Experts see current bankruptcy trends as a reminder of 2008. According to data provided by Epiq AACER, total U.S. bankruptcy filings in August increased 6% year-over-year to 47,936. That’s up from 45,177 filings a year ago. Epiq AACER reported total ... [Read More]

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

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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]

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