Black Book and Autodata Solutions rolled out a development that’s aimed to save one of the most precious commodities — time. On Monday, Black Book announced that’s vehicle valuation data has been integrated with Autodata Solutions, powered by ChromeData, a leading provider of automotive technology solutions and data licensed to industry professionals. The two companies […] [Read More]

During a wide-ranging and in-depth conversation with a group of reporters gathered at its headquarters, executives with Clutch Technologies played the part of myth-busters, sharing data and analysis they say helps dispel some of the misconceptions around vehicle subscriptions. Among those: that it is not a product for the mass market, that it would cannibalize vehicle […] [Read More]

Auto dealership employees should come up with complex passwords for the computers they use, and they should change those passwords frequently. They should securely dispose of paperwork that includes sensitive information, and they should ensure that laptops and computers are protected within the dealership, kept behind a locked door in a location that is not […] [Read More]

In addition to announcing another dealer group coming on board to use the Clutch Subscription Platform, Clutch Technologies said Monday that it has integrated new features via technology from Cox Automotive Data Solutions that can help dealers and automakers more profitably manage loaner, subscription and mobility fleets. These dealers and OEMs offering subscriptions to their […] [Read More]

Cover Genius, which offers a platform for ecommerce companies to provide insurance to their customers, has expanded further into the automotive and mobility space, where it has had a presence for five years. And it has hired a former Flexdrive and Cox Automotive executive to lead those efforts. Austin Ledgerwood, who is now head of strategic […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive brand vAuto in 2018 acquired iRecon, which says it helps control, manage and maximize the entire reconditioning workflow. On Thursday, iRecon introduced the all-new iRecon: Vendor. The company says the new mobile application can help vendors manage their workloads — as well as dealer interactions across the reconditioning process — more efficiently and […] [Read More]

It’s an undesirable situation perhaps some dealers have experienced. The dealership has an irate buyer return to the showroom — perhaps with a lawyer — because the purchaser took delivery of a vehicle without knowing the unit had an open recall. In an effort to help stores avoid unhappy customers — and perhaps even a […] [Read More]

A new series of app updates to RelayCars powered by EVOX Images provides an improved vehicle research experience with augmented reality technology, according to the company. RelayCars, which describes itself as a virtual and augmented reality experience that can help users research and find their new car, announced various new upgraded AR features. For one of those, RelayCars […] [Read More]

Through a new partnership between Carfax and digital automotive merchandising software company SpinCar, auto dealers can offer shoppers easier access to Carfax reports while they view vehicles on a dealer’s website. The partnership allows shoppers to access vehicle history reports through 360° Walkarounds. For any used car, Carfax dealers can now showcase vehicle history reports […] [Read More]

With operations such as DriveItAway working with NIADA,  stores are retailing more used vehicles to buyers who are leveraging the car for employment with alternative-transportation companies. On Tuesday, a partnership involving Agero and Lyft came to fruition that could potentially help those individuals gain even more business and stay current on their financing obligations. Agero, a […] [Read More]