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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)…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

Thank you to Serena Flowers of https://www.consultantsjxn.com/ for the important summary. Bill Summary The “Build Up Mississippi Act” aims to address funding and taxation frameworks for local governments in Mississippi by instituting a 1.5% sales tax on gross proceeds from sales within municipalities and unincorporated areas effective July 1, 2026, while allowing local authorities to opt-out. The act…

Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed House Bill 1 into law, setting Mississippi on a path to eliminating its income tax. “This is a generational shift,” Reeves said, placing the state among a select few without income taxes. Key Changes: Income Tax Reduction: Flat rate drops from 4.4% in 2024 to 3% by 2030, with potential…

        LITTLETON, Colorado-March 25, 2025-PassTime®, a leading provider of asset tracking solutions announced today that it has expanded its integrated solutions with PayNearMe, the fintech company bringing progress to payments. The upgraded integration for customers in the auto finance industry will incorporate text payment options for consumers. PassTime and PayNearMe have provided…

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Randy Luster, the owner of Hazlehurst Auto Sales and Vice President of the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association (MSIADA), was inducted into the Madison Ridgeland Academy (MRA) Sports Hall of Fame this past Friday. Randy’s impressive career includes holding the state record for the 110-meter high hurdles, a title…