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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
Behind the Scenes at Used Car Week
How does an event like Used Car Week come to life? What does this year’s conference have in store? How is agenda planning like Tetris? We go behind the scenes at UCW 2026 and answer those questions with producers extraordinaire ... Listen Here
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

Revived NIADA report tallies 2025 sales, looks to clarify active dealer count

BHPH Report Staff
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association reported that independent stores retailed 9.8 million vehicles in 2025, nearing 2020 total sales. That’s the top headline from NIADA’s revived Used Car Industry Report, which features more than 100 pages of information, including ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Dealer/consultant Luke Godwin discusses issues and opportunities facing dealers today

BHPH Report Staff
Luke Godwin has his finger on the pulse of the independent used-car dealer. For starters, he’s a dealer himself as owner of Godwin Motors in Columbia, S.C. He’s also a consultant working with independent dealers and a frequent speaker at ... [Read More]

BHPH United Summit to feature ‘The Garage’ with hands-on opportunities for dealers

BHPH Report Staff
One of the many attractions of Las Vegas is seeing live performances. Organizers of the fifth annual BHPH United Summit at Caesars Palace are taking the same path, but with dealerships being the star of the show. A portion of ... [Read More]

NIADA hosts leadership meeting, presents five-year strategic plan

BHPH Report Staff
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association hosted a leadership meeting in Dallas this week, gathering state executive directors, staff and board presidents for two days of training, networking and exchanging ideas. NIADA’s board of directors also presented the association’s five-year ... [Read More]

NIADA responds to Warren, opens annual convention registration

BHPH Report Staff
Along with opening registrations for its annual convention, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association sent its response this week to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who recently launched a “probe” into the auto financing and repossession industries to seek information on “harmful anti-consumer ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Is your operation really protected? 5-point guide to dealer compliance GPS/SID health check

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman
Corinne Kirkendall, PassTime
Compliance isn’t a one-time box to check; it’s a business health indicator. For dealers using GPS and starter-interrupt devices, staying compliant protects more than your portfolio. It protects your reputation, your customers, and your long-term growth. A dealer compliance health ... [Read More]

NJ court says independent store violated prior consent order, sees other misconduct involving ‘gray market’ vehicles

BHPH Report Staff
A New Jersey independent dealership is back in trouble with the state’s attorney general and Division of Consumer Affairs after officials said the store violated a prior consent order along with other misconduct. Acting attorney general Jennifer Davenport and the ... [Read More]

National Lenders hires vice president of risk and compliance

BHPH Report Staff
This week, National Lenders General Agency announced the appointment of Robert Rudnai as vice president of risk and compliance, bringing valuable experience from a Texas regulatory agency. In this role, National Lenders said Rudnai will oversee enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory ... [Read More]

January bankruptcy figures show continued push toward pre-pandemic numbers

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BHPH Report Staff
Bankruptcy filings started 2026 with another double-digit increase year-over-year, as the industry data continues to resemble what experts saw before the pandemic. According to data provided by Epiq AACER, total bankruptcy filings came in at 45,808 in January, a 10% ... [Read More]

Counter argument for dealers who are considering cuts in advertising & training expenditures

BHPH Report Staff
Big Time Advertising founder and CEO Terry MacCauley recently acknowledged some independent and buy-here, pay-here dealers might not be in the best financial position, so operators are having to trim expenditures. MacCauley strongly urged dealerships to be wary of making ... [Read More]

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