It’s one of life’s greatest frustrations: Finding a place to park. Making the problem even more frustrating is the fact that many businesses, including car dealers, have under-utilized parking spaces available. A new app promises to help solve that problem. Parkedit.Space is designed to connect owners of underutilized parking spaces with drivers and auto dealers […] [Read More]

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems provides dealership management system software to more than 1,400 retail automotive dealerships. Now, Auto/Mate DMS customers can use GoMoto’s Virtual Service Advisor Platform, a service lane kiosk that Auto/Mate says provides customers with a self-led check-in process. Auto/Mate Dealership Systems stated on Monday it has completed all dealership management system integrations with […] [Read More]

As the company explained the ongoing financial and marketplace challenges in getting TradeRev’s adoption rate higher, KAR Auction Services is launching a pilot program for the tool that Jim Hallett summarized when presenting the opportunity to dealers by saying, “They said, ‘How can we say no to this?’” During a phone conversation with Auto Remarketing, […] [Read More]

Two more technology firms are collaborating to deliver a solution that’s aimed at impacting how trades and stale store inventory are transacted. LotBlok and WeBuyYourCar recently announced their partnership after the highly successful launch of their vehicle-buying service in California. According to a news release, LotBlok will continue to build out its U.S. operations, while […] [Read More]

In the fifth of six panel discussions recorded at Used Car Week 2018, Joe and Nick moderate a session on the rapid evolution of the wholesale used-car space, titled "Innovators: The Next Generation of Used Cars." Panelists include George Chamoun of ACV Auctions, Kayne Grau of KAR Auction Services, Bob McConkey of McConkey Auction Group, […] [Read More]

“Two wheels. One planet. Zero emissions.” That is the motto for Silicon Valley-based electric personal mobility startup GenZe. The company started out in 2012, developing IoT-connected electric scooters and bicycles in Fremont, Calif. GenZe says that since then, it has become a key supplier within the shared mobility category, launching fleet electric bikes and scooters […] [Read More]

Mobile continues to dominate. That is definitely the case when looking at visits to automotive manufacturer and dealer websites, according to global marketing technology company IgnitionOne. The company released a report showing that more than 50 percent of traffic to automotive manufacturers and dealer websites across 50 countries was attributed to smartphones in 2018. Site […] [Read More]

TrueCar said Thursday it has obtained a 20-percent stake in vehicle appraisal tech company Accu-Trade. It’s a move TrueCar’s leadership says further positions the company to providing a “end-to-end shopping-to-showroom car-buying experience.” Accu-Trade utilizes Galves Market Data to provide VIN-specific appraisals instantly. It can provide appraisals and valuations for consumers and dealers. “This partnership with Accu-Trade […] [Read More]

CarGurus announced a pair of promotions on Wednesday involving its top-level executives. First, the company revealed the promotion of Sam Zales to president and chief operating officer, reporting to chief executive officer Langley Steinert. The company also announced that Kyle Lomeli has been promoted to chief technology officer, replacing Oliver Chrzan. Zales, who joined CarGurus […] [Read More]

Certified pre-owned and compliance, created conversation; technology and technicians were trending topics and mobility matters — a lot. These things were borne out when well-respected movers and shakers in retail and wholesale automotive gathered here in November for Used Car Week. Here are snapshots of some of the panel discussions that took place during the […] [Read More]