Traffic trends from online automotive marketplaces are seeing nice lifts. Autotrader had close to 11 million visitors the week of April 6, up from less than 9 million a year ago, according to a Data Point report from parent company Cox Automotive. While visitor count fell between the weeks of March 2 and March 16 […] [Read More]

F&I products and services provider and administrator Dealer Owned Warranty Co. has started a partnership with a company that produces technology assisting in returning lost vehicle keys via web-based communication. Through the partnership between Dealer Owned Warranty Co. — or DOWC — and Keyfetch Automotive USA, Keyfetch Auto Protect provides customers with a keychain that […] [Read More]

When it comes to website domain name extensions, we're all aware of ones like dot-com, dot-org, dot-gov and dot-edu that can be applied to various sectors like commercial, government, education and so forth. But what about something specific for car dealers? That's where former Dealer.com executive Andy Macleay and his new company, .dealer Domains, come […] [Read More]

In discussing the new surface disinfection and air cleanse services from mobile vehicle care and fleet services company RideKleen, Pratik Patel said that in the current COVID-19 situation, companies should have taken a more proactive approach in cleaning vehicles, rather than reactive. “If we had a more of a proactive approach when it comes to […] [Read More]

For car dealers looking to reach consumers during COVID-19, social media advertising may be the best way to get their message across. In fact, PureCars advised in a report released Friday that “at an aggressive budget shift from search to social is an area of opportunity for most dealers,” as consumers are spending more time […] [Read More]

Helping auto dealers overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, CarOffer has introduced a new feature to bring automation and efficiency to marketing and selling vehicles. That brings increased productivity to stores that might be closed or to dealerships working with limited staff. CarOffer, a wholesale vehicle trade platform, said it is offering the new […] [Read More]

In renewing a pledge that includes $150,000 in scholarship funding for the Fueling Careers Scholarship Program in support of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, CDK Global says it and NAMAD are helping to develop minority talent for the next generation. CDK Global, a retail automotive technology company, renewed the three-year pledge toward the […] [Read More]

Pulsar AI is a conversion automation tool that allows car dealerships to automate lead engagement by autonomously contacting, engaging, qualifying and following up with any lead “via natural, automated two-way conversations.” In a news release, the company said that in response to challenges auto dealers are facing because of the coronavirus pandemic, it is offering […] [Read More]

With healthcare resources and personnel stretched thin, Mayo Clinic in Florida is using autonomous vehicles to transport medical supplies and COVID-19 tests. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has partnered with autonomous shuttle fleet service provider Beep and autonomous driving systems company NAVYA to use autonomous vehicles to safely transport COVID-19 tests collected at a drive-through testing […] [Read More]

Technology company Xtime says COVID-19 social distancing measures have created a challenge for day-to-day service department operations and revenue. The company says a dealership’s fixed operations during these times are essential. Xtime, wanting to “help its dealership partners seize the moment,” is offering enhanced resources and multiple features at no additional charge. The company says […] [Read More]