Industry Technology News
AutoSoft DMS Now Integrated with GM Service Workbench -- August 31, 2010
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — Geared to benefit service department performance greatly at franchise dealerships, the GM Service Workbench is now integrated with the ... [ Full Story ]
Cars.com Adds Mobile Chat Ability to Dealer Repertoire -- August 30, 2010
CHICAGO — Cars.com dealers who are out-and-about no longer have to rush back to their computers to connect with shoppers. The company has now made its chat platform available through ... [ Full Story ]
vAuto Surpasses Another Milestone -- August 30, 2010
OAK BROOK, Ill. — vAuto officials announced late last week they've passed another dealer-customer threshold. As of the close of the second quarter, the company's unique dealership rooftop count totaled ... [ Full Story ]
AutoTrader.com, Business Software Alliance Reach Settlement -- August 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Exponential growth like that seen at AutoTrader.com in the last 12 years brings about its own challenges and lessons, and a legal settlement between the company and the Business Software Alliance announced Thursday seems to be indicative of that. An AutoTrader.com leader said ... [ Full Story ]
GM Plans Fuel-Efficient, Eco-Friendly Engine, Transmission -- August 18, 2010
SHANGHAI — General Motors and the SAIC Motor Corp. in China will work together to build a new small-displacement gasoline engine and an advanced transmission, two technologies officials said can help boost ... [ Full Story ]
Jumpstart Study Sheds Light on Online Targeting Effectiveness -- August 18, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — Jumpstart Automotive Group believes its recent study explains how blending two kinds of online consumer targeting can significantly boost factors such as brand awareness, favorability, message association and ... [ Full Story ]