Since many potential buyers research and shop for vehicles online quite extensively nowadays, Experian wanted to make a crucial piece of information — a vehicle’s history — more readily accessible so dealers can retail more units to these customers. Unveiled this past weekend at NADA Show 2020, Experian announced an exclusive relationship with CarZing, an […] [Read More]

Software, consulting services and training provider KPA will release a new software platform that allows organizations to perform functions such as conduct mobile audits and inspections consistently across multiple facilities. KPA, which provides its services in the areas of workforce compliance and environment, health and safety, or EHS, says the new software platform, called Vera […] [Read More]

When Fraser McCombs Capital, an investment firm in the auto technology and mobility space, started nearly a decade ago, “a lot of people thought we were crazy,” says managing partner Chase Fraser. “Auto tech didn’t exist, really,” Fraser said in a phone interview. “I’d raise money and people said, ‘well, are you going to go […] [Read More]

Through a new integration between transportation provider ShipYourCarNow and online used-car auction E-DealerDirect, shipping services are now embedded within the E-DealerDirect site. E-DealerDirect says it has a strong presence in the Southwest, with a focus on front-line units from various sellers. The company provides an auction marketplace that it says helps buyers and sellers control the […] [Read More]

automotiveMastermind, a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation products for dealerships and manufacturers, said on Thursday that all major OEMs now have access to its Market EyeQ sales platform. In addition to servicing all major OEMs, representing 30 brands, the company said it is expanding its service-to-sales offering with CDK integration. automotiveMastermind’s ability to […] [Read More]

Jeff Dyke believes that saving reconditioning time adds margin to the bottom line. “We are very excited to have this tool and believe that it will speed up our cycle times and allow us to sell more cars,” said Dyke, who is president of Sonic Automotive, in a news release. Dyke is referring to reconditioning […] [Read More]

KAR Global, which is the parent company of auction company ADESA and the TradeRev digital platform, has launched its integrated dealer consignment offerings, which use TradeRev’s 45-minute, live-bidding digital auctions with the full-service capabilities of ADESA’s 74 North American physical auction locations. KAR says sellers can now transact on up to five distinct auction channels […] [Read More]

Spireon president of automotive Brian Skutta says that in the area of connected car solutions, consumers consistently say that vehicle maintenance is a high priority. “MyDealer 2.0 delivers on this request as dealers are now able to support automated OEM and mileage specific service reminders, ease of scheduling and access to their car’s maintenance history, […] [Read More]

Dean Evans says that compared to where users spend their time, television advertising is dated and inefficient. Evans is executive vice president of CARS, which operates brands including Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and DealerRater. “Automotive advertisers relying on linear TV to generate traffic are wasting money by directing 95% of their spend towards those not in […] [Read More]

– In his new post as president of automotive dealership software and services company Dominion Dealer Solutions’ Dealer Specialties division, Shane Marcum will oversee the software and services lines for the company. Marcum will report to Dominion Dealer Solutions president Dan Sykes in his new role leading the Dealer Specialties division, which is a family […] [Read More]