MSIADA Partner Article: Beyond GPS+: The Next Step in Location Tracking Technology
GPS technology transformed (and essentially established) asset tracking. It enabled precise location data anywhere with a clear view of the sky, catapulting an entire industry of devices that could provide location information on all sorts of mobile and non-mobile assets. For a powerful as GPS technology is, it is not without shortcomings. Parking garages and... Read More
RC Logistics LLC: Your Trusted Partner in Auto Transport
RC Logistics LLC is proud to join the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association as a new member sponsor. Our hope is to become your dependable, go-to partner for moving vehicles anywhere in the lower 48 states. We exist to simplify and elevate the auto-shipping experience for dealers, auctions, fleet and finance companies, and anyone with... Read More
Key MSIADA Takeaways from the 2025 NIADA BHPH Summit
MSIADA attended the NIADA BHPH Summit in Nashville on November 9–11. Below is a summary of the top insights and practical strategies shared during the sessions: 1. Customer Insurance Solutions • Provide customers with convenient, on-demand insurance options through www.withhugo.com. 2. Inventory Sourcing Tools • Swoopa AI – an app widely used by vehicle flippers;... Read More
Two federal agencies with oversight of the used vehicle industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission, experienced leadership changes this week.
From NIADA Two federal agencies with oversight of the used vehicle industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission, experienced leadership changes this week. The White House nominated Stuart Levenbach Nov. 19 to serve a five-year term as Director of the CFPB. If confirmed, he would succeed Office of Management and Budget (OMB)... Read More
LHPH Summit to Join Annual BHPH United Summit in April 2026
The most comprehensive dealer learning experience in the industry gets even bigger Tampa, Florida and San Diego, California (November 19, 2025) — LHPH Capital – a leading provider of capital, education, and strategic support for lease here, pay here operators – announced today that its annual LHPH Summit will become part of the BHPH United... Read More
MSIADA Advocacy Trip – Key Takeaways
By J. Blair Witter, Owner, ACME Wholesale Inc. President, MSIADA Last week, MSIADA leadership traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Senators and Members of Congress. Our goal was to ensure Mississippi independent automobile dealers are represented at the highest levels of government. Here are the key issues we brought forward: Right to Repair –... Read More
Turner Auto Group’s Dodd Turner Named 2025 Mississippi Quality Dealer of the Year
PEARL, MS — The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association (MSIADA) is proud to announce that Dodd Turner of Turner Auto Group, LLC in Greenwood, MS has been named the 2025 Quality Dealer of the Year. This prestigious award honors independent automobile dealers who demonstrate exceptional business practices, strong community involvement, and a steadfast commitment to... Read More
From Lot to Profit: How to Sell and Collect Faster Without Adding Staff
Provided by PassTime If you’re like most Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers, you’re wearing a lot of hats: from sales to collections, and even the occasional repo agent. Time is your most valuable (and limited) resource. So, how do you move more cars, collect more payments, and grow your bottom line without hiring more... Read More
Finding the Intersection: Relationship and Transactional Excellence in Automotive Retail
By Leon Walthall, Business Development Manager, Buckeye Every day, we walk our lots—reviewing reports, evaluating inventory, people, and processes. While walking through what some might call our “field of dreams,” we have the opportunity to reflect on something deeper: the intersection in our business that, when navigated well, can take performance and customer satisfaction to... Read More