With restrictions easing and markets opening back up in many states, some consumers may begin utilizing shared mobility services, including car-sharing during travel. Still, it would be natural for users of such platforms to be concerned about vehicle cleanliness and safety against COVID-19. That’s where a partnership between Spiffy and Turo announced Monday comes into […] [Read More]

Porsche Cars North America has launched its new pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicle search platform, which it says is its latest step toward fast-tracking its e-commerce strategy to meet growing customer demand for digital access to the brand. PCNA said the platform, called Porsche Finder, includes optimized search filters for model and generation. It also […] [Read More]

Binary Automotive Solutions, which provides warranty, certification and maintenance programs that it says can help dealerships “sell more vehicles, hold more gross and retain more customers,” is extending its free marketing program for dealerships through May 31. The company is also shipping hand sanitizer to its California-area dealership clients that are reopening. With the free […] [Read More]

What do Beyoncé and Amazon have in common? Aside from their respective perches atop the world, they both are among the brand names registering with .dealer Domains, a new domain registry, during its sunrise period for trademarks that began last week, according to a news release Tuesday from.dealer Domains. Other trademarks registering during the sunrise registration […] [Read More]

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]