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]

Buying and selling apps OfferUp and letgo, which feature marketplaces of products that include cars, said on March 25 that they intend to combine their U.S. businesses. The companies say the deal will create a mobile marketplace that supports more than 20 million monthly active users. Through the deal, users could benefit from nationwide shipping […] [Read More]

Anna Maria Chavez of the National Council on Aging, or NCOA, says many families are seeking ways to support their older loved ones during the COVID-19 crisis. “We are grateful to Lyft for stepping in to allow our senior centers to make free rides available to caregivers who need it the most during this crisis,” […] [Read More]

Car dealer consumer-focused rental and rent-to-own technology provider DriveItAway has found that replacement vehicle demand still exists from consumers, particularly in “stay-at-home” states. “Yet both consumers and dealers want to comply with the social distancing laws and not endanger their health,” DriveItAway founder/chief executive officer John Possumato said in a news release. He continued, “Nor […] [Read More]

Vehicle subscription app Fair has introduced a free delivery option in response to social-distancing measures from the COVID-19 pandemic. With that option, which Fair said is an effort to “flatten the curve of COVID-19’s spread,” customers can order, sign for and receive their car without leaving their home. Fair said customers using that option can […] [Read More]

Like other small businesses across the United States, auto dealerships are mobilizing and adapting to a changing consumer landscape, said Jessica Stafford, senior vice president and general manager for Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. “Autotrader’s new Dealer Home Services tools aren’t a radical departure for most dealerships but rather an expediting of products, services and […] [Read More]

Announcing its response in support of dealers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cars.com said it is offering “a robust program” of immediate dealer incentives and digital services to help drive dealer profitability, service capabilities and sales. Cars.com says it is targeting those capabilities to a growing segment of consumers who want more digital car-shopping options such […] [Read More]