Rapid Recon, which describes its services as accelerating and streamlining how dealers get used cars sale-ready, announced two areas of improvement to its recon workflow software. Advanced Bluetooth locator technology for outdoor, indoor and multi-level facilities for auto dealers is one of those features. Called Live Locate, it detects location elevation in multi-story facilities and […] [Read More]

Through fleet management company Donlen’s latest partnership and integration with Ford, Donlen customers with Ford vehicles can more quickly access their vehicle and fleet data, said Donlen director of telematics and safety products Elizabeth Rossiter. Donlen said on Thursday that its DriverPoint Telematics system is now fully integrated with Ford 2020-model-year vehicles. Donlen says that […] [Read More]

TrueCar has launched what it describes as a new consumer experience and strategic rebrand, including an improved used-car experience with enhanced price ratings that the company says provide “more precise used-vehicle price context for consumers.” That used-car experience also includes free condition history summaries and an improved matching algorithm that brings more relevant used-car inventory to […] [Read More]

Lincoln is following the Blue Oval’s strategic path with Rivian, which continues to make headway with an array of noteworthy companies. This week, Lincoln announced that it is working together with Rivian to develop an all-new electric vehicle previously announced as part of Ford’s original investment in Rivian. Lincoln said in a news release that […] [Read More]

Startup companies are the lifeblood of the growing mobility movement in the global auto industry. The ideas for moving people from Point A to Point B, with new and innovative ways of navigating cities not imagined 10-to-15 years ago, has spawned a generation of determined risk-takers. Cities like Pittsburgh; Columbus, Ohio; Montreal; Las Vegas and Madrid, where mobility […] [Read More]

Siemens’ technology is helping European OEMs streamline aftersales documentation, reduce costs and improve notifications when vehicle maintenance might be required. The company announced on Tuesday that Siemens’ Capital software electrical design product for its automotive aftersales documentation has been selected by Groupe PSA, considered to be the second largest vehicle manufacturer in Europe. Groupe PSA […] [Read More]

ReconVelocity says one of its two new automation features, called VelocityLocate, brings complete efficiency to the recon process by automating vehicles’ step-by-step progress in recon. And it does that even when dealership personnel forget to push the button. ReconVelocity says that for dealers, the two new automation features in its reconditioning software product “catapult the […] [Read More]

Leaders in mobility initiatives from several U.S. cities and foreign countries, as well as representatives from the auto industry, technology industry, plus regulators, non-profits and the news media, gathered here  in the sprawling Walter E. Washington Convention Center late last week to discuss impact, policy and best practices in mobility as we embark on a […] [Read More]

As dealers continue to face talent-finding challenges, having technology in place to keep new employees engaged and serve as one central point of record for their journey throughout the company is important, Adam Robinson said. Robinson is chief executive officer of Hireology, a recruitment CRM. Robinson said his company’s new partnership with Dealertrack furthers its […] [Read More]

Spiffy chief executive officer and co-founder Scot Wingo was speaking at an ecommerce event on Thursday, and along with sharing in-depth analysis on automotive technology, he discussed the genesis of his company and the direction it is headed. Wingo told the crowd at AutoCommerce 2020, an event in Morrisville, N.C., hosted by ChannelAdvisor (another company […] [Read More]