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]

Next up in our series of  Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes recorded at NADA Show 2020 last month is an interview with Dealer Inspire chief executive officer Joe Chura. In this conversation with AR's Joe Overby, Chura talked about dealership website trends, the company's OEM partnerships, how the company is working with Cars.com and DealerRater and more. To […] [Read More]

DealerSocket chief executive officer and president Sejal Pietrzak says the automotive software company has built its reputation “on a legacy of listening and partnering with our dealers.” In a Monday letter to DealerSocket’s customers and partners, Pietrzak said the company has engaged in “countless discussions with customers,” and as a result is offering customers what […] [Read More]

lntelligent Virtual Assistant provider Conversica said on Wednesday that General Motors has approved its Automotive Sales AI Assistant and Automotive Service AI Assistant as in-market retail, or iMR, turnkey products. Conversica said that with the certification, GM dealers who purchase a Conversica Intelligent Virtual Assistant can receive co-op reimbursement from GM for their investment. Through […] [Read More]