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COMMENTARY: Inventory acquisition in the AI age
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 01:00 PM
While many dealers have always “trusted their gut,” the old instinct-driven approach to buying used car inventory is quickly becoming obsolete. For decades, dealers relied on a familiar formula: when a vehicle sold, replace it with another one just like ... Read More
AI at car dealerships: a ‘crawl, walk, run’ evolution with data at foundation
Friday, May. 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
When it comes to practical applications of artificial intelligence for car dealers, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Or a “crawl, walk, run” approach, says QuoreAI founder and CEO Todd Smith. “There’s no (case where you) plug in AI and ... Read More
Marketing for car dealerships in the age of AI
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 11:34 AM
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies do business — and the automotive industry is no exception. In fact, most dealers have already embraced AI models and incorporated them into their daily operations. From analyzing data ... Read More
Battery coverage for used EVs with Scott Lear of Dealer Benefit
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 08:02 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. Scott Lear, who is president of Dealer Benefit, took ... Listen Here
Cost considerations of fleet management with David Prusinski of VMS
Wednesday, May. 27, 2026, 03:25 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. David Prusinski, who is CEO of Vehicle Management Systems ... Listen Here
TransUnion on intriguing trends involving used cars sold in 2025
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 06:42 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. During previous events hosted by Cherokee Media Group, TJ ... Listen Here

Economic impact of GPS outage could approach $1B daily

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Thursday, Jun. 27, 2019, 02:44 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Oftentimes, one of the sharpest tools in a buy-here, pay-here dealership’s arsenal is using GPS devices to track their collateral in an effort to maintain contact with customers or begin the repossession process. But what if GPS suddenly became unavailable ... [Read More]

Byrider taps SiriusXM connected vehicle services

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Thursday, Jun. 20, 2019, 04:28 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Byrider is continuing to make moves on the heels of its major rebranding initiative. The network of buy-here, pay-here stores this week announced a partnership with Automatic Labs, a SiriusXM company that looks to bring the power of connectivity to ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Why cloud computing could help your dealership

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Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2019, 09:17 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Operators might have some knowledge about cloud computing, but Selly Automotive founder and chief executive officer Zach Klempf went into great detail about what this technology can do for dealerships, especially independent stores looking to keep costs under control. Klempf ... [Read More]

Spireon launches availability of GoldStar Connect in Spanish

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Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2019, 03:19 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Spireon is diversifying its product offering. On Tuesday during the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s 2019 Expo and Convention, Spireon announced that its GoldStar Connect solution is now available in Spanish. The GoldStar Connect app can offer buy-here, pay-here dealers ... [Read More]

PassTime rolls out AT&T connectivity

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Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2019, 03:18 PM
BHPH Report Staff
PassTime is now literally connected to AT&T. PassTime announced this week that it will add connectivity from AT&T’s LTE-M network to its family of GPS products and solutions for automotive asset management services. Company leaders insisted this development will enhance ... [Read More]

OfferUp rolls out auto platform to NIADA members

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Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2019, 03:35 PM
BHPH Report Staff
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association members now have another online outlet to reach potential vehicle buyers who might already have used this particular platform to find shoes, furniture or other goods. OfferUp, one of the largest mobile marketplaces in the ... [Read More]

NIADA sees bright future for members and organization as annual convention arrives

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Monday, Jun. 10, 2019, 02:56 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The exuberance in Steve Jordan’s voice is as apparent as a full-size truck that’s been enhanced with a lift kit, upgraded tires and sharp wheels. The chief executive officer of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association emphasized his enthusiasm not ... [Read More]

5 elements of J.D. Byrider’s rebranding initiative

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Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2019, 03:26 PM
BHPH Report Staff
One of the most successful and well-known operations ever to operate in the buy-here, pay-here dealership segment is changing its name. According to a news release distributed on Tuesday, J.D. Byrider announced a major rebranding, officially changing its name to ... [Read More]

Pennsylvania AG takes 2 actions involving independent dealers

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Tuesday, May. 28, 2019, 05:08 PM
BHPH Report Staff
It’s been a busy May for Pennsylvania attorney general Josh Shapiro as his office made two moves involving independent dealerships in the Keystone State. Earlier this month, Shapiro reached a settlement approaching $51,000 with a dealership in Mechanicsburg, Pa., involving ... [Read More]

Unique conference approach works well for Ignite Consulting Partners

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Tuesday, May. 21, 2019, 03:24 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Typically, conference organizers set an agenda ahead of time, but Ignite Consulting Partners tried a different approach and enjoyed great success with its first compliance-training event. Last week, the firm hosted its inaugural Compliance Unleashed Conference for independent dealers and ... [Read More]

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