Dealerware is set to launch a new contactless contracting feature on Wednesday as customers will receive the new feature via a software update to Dealerware’s Mobile Contracts product. With contactless contracting, the connected car platform provider explained that dealerships can send loaner vehicle agreements to customers via text message. Customers can review the terms of […] [Read More]

HyreCar said its carsharing marketplace for ridesharing and delivery not only is back on a track the company enjoyed before the coronavirus pandemic arrived, but it’s also actually on a record-setting pace. HyreCar also announced the completion of a new auto insurance program with Lloyd’s Apollo 1969 syndicate. “We are very happy that our weekly […] [Read More]

Progress toward making automated driving systems better and safer took another step forward on Monday. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced nine companies and eight states have signed on as the first participants in a new agency initiative to improve the safety and testing transparency of automated driving systems. The participating companies involved in what’s […] [Read More]

CORRECTION: Story has been corrected to clarify that DI is one of eight selected preferred providers.    Dealer Inspire (DI), a Cars.com company that provides disruptive technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive industry, recently announced a new OEM agreement with American Honda Motor Co. DI has been selected as a website and technology […] [Read More]

A new partnership between automotive recall services provider Recall Masters and auto industry software provider VettX could help dealers more easily scan every vehicle VIN for sale in the private market and look for recalls. VettX says its platform connects auto dealerships to a large inventory of vehicles, noting that those vehicles would otherwise be […] [Read More]

By introducing products designed for new- and used-car dealers, used-car auction houses, major vehicle-fleet operators, and rental-car companies, Israeli high-tech vehicle-inspection systems supplier UVeye is planning to expand in the United States. Within the next four months, the company plans to open sales and product development offices in Ohio and New York. UVeye is also […] [Read More]

Get Spiffy Inc. has launched an e-commerce website for vehicle disinfection products, and the site features products that are hospital-grade and COVID-19 effective. The site, called the Spiffy Disinfection Store, features products that are also safe for frequent use on the interior and exterior of vehicles, said Scott Wingo, who is chief executive officer for […] [Read More]

The Reynolds and Reynolds Co., which provides automobile dealership software, services, and forms to dealerships, has promoted Tommy Barras to president and chief operations officer. Barras will report directly to Reynolds chairman and chief executive officer Bob Brockman, and the promotion is effective immediately. Brockman noted Barras’ more than 40 years in the industry and […] [Read More]

Car-shipping platform Super Dispatch has launched Touchless Delivery, stating it is a response to help carriers and their families stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Super Dispatch connects auto transport industry professionals such as shippers, brokers, and carriers with software to help them move cars faster while managing and growing their businesses. Touchless Delivery is […] [Read More]

Under an expanded partnership between intelligent virtual assistant company Conversica and AutoAlert, an automotive software company, AutoAlert now offers full capabilities and skills for the Conversica Automotive Sales AI Assistant and the Conversica Automotive Service AI Assistant to help boost sales and service revenue. The partnership also helps deliver an integrated platform that the companies […] [Read More]