Industry Technology News
Gulf States Toyota Now on ADAM Systems' DMS Platform
-- September 04, 2008
DAPHNE, Ala. — After recently completing testing, ADAM Systems announced that Gulf States Toyota has fully integrated its DMS, which is designed to ... [ Full Story ]
OneCommand, DealerCentric Strike Deal to Improve Lead-Conversion Rates
-- September 02, 2008
CINCINNATI — OneCommand is partnering with DealerCentric Solutions in order to help dealers improve their ... [ Full Story ]
Chrome, Gumiyo Strike Deal to Provide Mobile-Phone Video Marketing 
-- August 27, 2008
PORTLAND, Ore. — Chrome Systems and Gumiyo announced a partnership on Wednesday that can help dealers drive sales by utilizing ... [ Full Story ]
Kia, iCrossing Solution Helps Dealers Ramp Up Leads
-- August 27, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ever since Kia Motors America partnered with iCrossing, a digital marketing company, to develop a lead management program, the solution has ... [ Full Story ]
ADESA Hires New Software Development VP at AutoVIN
-- August 25, 2008
CARMEL, Ind. — ADESA recently announced that it has named a new vice president of of software development at AutoVIN. Appointed to the post is ... [ Full Story ]
ADAM Systems Upgrades GM's Parts Ordering Process
-- August 21, 2008
DAPHNE, Ala. — ADAM Systems, a computer solutions provider for the auto industry, announced that it has completed the certification for a program designed to make ordering parts ... [ Full Story ]
Polk, Detroit Trading Co. Partner to Help Dealers Buy Better Leads
-- August 20, 2008
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — To help dealers capture leads that are most likely to turn into sales, R.L. Polk & Co. recently teamed up with the Detroit Trading Co. to combine their services in order to launch ...
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AMS, ADESA, Live Global Bid Settle Infringement Case
-- August 18, 2008
CARMEL, Ind. — Auction Management Solutions, ADESA and Live Global Bid (re-named LiveBlock Auctions International after ADESA purchased) announced late last week that they have come to a settlement regarding their patent infringement case. As a result of the settlement ... [ Full Story ]
GE Fleet Introduces Driver Management Tool
-- August 18, 2008
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services has launched a new online driver management tool that can help fleets simplify the driver and unit assignment process. Basically, the online "Add Driver" program is a user interface that lets fleets ... [ Full Story ]
DealerTrack to Hold Free Training Event for Customers
-- August 18, 2008
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced recently that it will be hosting a free two-day event for its customers to help them understand and best utilize ... [ Full Story ]
What Will the Future Bring for Consumers, Auto Industry?
-- August 14, 2008
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — What will the auto industry look like in a little over a decade? What will be important to consumers in 2020? ... [ Full Story ]
DealerTrack Adds Real-Time Pricing Tool to InventoryPro
-- August 11, 2008
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack announced Monday that it has enhanced its InventoryPro inventory management solution with the addition of real-time market pricing capability. The new feature is designed to allow dealers to ... [ Full Story ]
Bulldog Marketing Technologies Introduces Program to Bolster Used Sales
-- August 11, 2008
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Bulldog Marketing Technologies, which specializes in database marketing software solutions and fulfillment for the auto industry, recently launched a program that can help dealers boost sales of their ... [ Full Story ]
Latest Improvements to GE Fleet's Online Vehicle Configurator
-- August 07, 2008
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services recently introduced an enhanced version of its online vehicle configurator, which is designed to save fleet managers time by providing them with ... [ Full Story ]
MPi Names Senior Director of Marketing Communications
-- August 07, 2008
LAS VEGAS — MPi announced this week that it has promoted one of its executives to fill the newly created position of senior director of marketing communications. Receiving the appointment is ... [ Full Story ]
vAuto Hires Former Reynolds Exec as New VP of Ops
-- August 06, 2008
CHICAGO — vAuto announced Wednesday that it has appointed a new senior vice president of operations. Named to the position is ... [ Full Story ]
Donlen Aligns with Navman to Offer Fleets GPS Technology
-- August 05, 2008
GLENVIEW, Ill. — Donlen Corp. has partnered with Navman Wireless North America, a company specializing in vehicle tracking and fleet management products, to provide its customer base with ... [ Full Story ]
American AA Site Implements AutoIMS System
-- August 04, 2008
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — American Auto Auction-Chesapeake has added a new Web-based tool to its services, which provides consignors with an efficient way to ... [ Full Story ]
Which Brands Have the Most Effective Search-Engine Campaigns?
-- July 30, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — iCrossing, a digital marketing firm, released the results of a study Wednesday that measured which automakers are the most visible when it comes to ... [ Full Story ]
Autobytel Introduces Lead-Response Tool for Dealers
-- July 30, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — Autobytel recently announced it is launching a program designed to improve dealers' closing ratios by helping to bring ... [ Full Story ]