E-commerce company RumbleOn has appointed Rocco Falabella as strategic relationship director, with the company’s chief executive officer saying Falabella’s experience will help RumbleOn optimize its “evolving vehicle acquisition and distribution vehicle business.” RumbleOn, which says it uses technology to simplify how dealers and customers buy, sell, trade or finance pre-owned vehicles through its 100% online marketplace, […] [Read More]

Fair officially has a new chief executive officer. Bradley Stewart, former CEO of on-demand private aviation services platform XOJet, takes over for interim CEO Adam Hieber. Hieber, who will remain on Fair’s board of directors, will resume duties as a SoftBank Investment Advisers operating partner. He had taken on the interim CEO post in fall […] [Read More]

Mobile vehicle care and fleet services company RideKleen introduced its new Surface Disinfection and Air Cleanse services back in April. With the service, RideKleen said it can treat vehicles with an EPA-approved, hospital-grade disinfectant called DetraPel. That product is designed to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including Coronavirus. Since then, the company has upgraded and […] [Read More]

Two Metro Detroit-based companies earlier this year created the FordDirect Video Marketplace, which provides Ford and Lincoln dealers nationwide with access to videos they can customize for use on social media, digital advertising and television. On Thursday, art and technology company Waymark said it has partnered with Ford Direct to provide Ford and Lincoln dealerships with […] [Read More]

Black Book has integrated its values into new products from Dealer Car Search, a company that builds websites and provides dealer management solutions. Now, directly through the Dealer Car Search platform, dealers can use Black Book Values and VIN decoding through Black Book’s enhanced vehicle matching to value vehicles for lead management, internet advertising and inventory […] [Read More]

Automated imaging company Black Widow has named automotive industry veteran Steve Greenfield as board director. Greenfield, who brings more than 20 years of automotive technology experience to his new role, will advise Black Widow on strategy, business development and marketing. Black Widow offers a drive-through camera system that blends images and 360-degree virtual tours. He […] [Read More]

Automotive logistics and services company ACERTUS says that with its new mobile application, drivers can operate at high efficiency as the application promotes paper- and contact-free delivery by bringing real-time data and faster status updates. The company said the application, called VINlocity Driver, is proprietary electronic proof-of-delivery technology that it designed exclusively for its network […] [Read More]

To help auto dealers and other small businesses continue their sales online during the COVID-19 crisis, consumer engagement technology company Digital Air Strike is partnering with GoDaddy for its #OpenWeStand campaign. To help businesses and consumers do more online and virtually through video, AI, social media and automation, Digital Air Strike is giving away its Virtual […] [Read More]

Automotive information and digital car shopping company Edmunds is extending its discount for dealer partners and also launched a redesigned Industry Center page. The company said it was extending financial relief and continuing its investment in digital offerings and resources during the coronavirus crisis to support its dealer partners. Through May, Edmunds is offering an […] [Read More]

Stating that the product makes dealership employee and customer safety a top priority during COVID-19, Dealer-FX has launched a contactless check-in application that enables physical distancing. Mobile Check-In is the new application from Dealer-FX, a digital transformation and customer experience management company serving auto retailers and OEMs. The company describes Mobile Check-In as a safer […] [Read More]