J.D. Power says its new J.D. Power VIN Values product can help dealers follow a specific strategy so that they know what option content is best suited for their region. The company describes the product as using a vehicle identification number to determine the correct trim level and factory-installed options. That, according to the company, […] [Read More]

Mobile customer engagement and geofencing company Mobile Dealer says customers of Trophy Automotive Dealer Group are demanding a mobile experience when they research, purchase and engage with their preferred Trophy dealerships. Mobile Dealer says the collaboration with Trophy has allowed the dealer group to enhance its digital strategy.  “Adapting to meet consumers’ digital demands with […] [Read More]

A new two-tiered vehicle subscription service from car rental company Hertz includes one tier that offers full-size sedans, small SUVs and trucks and another tier that offers luxury sedans, regular SUVs and large trucks. In announcing the new service — called Hertz My Car — the company said it will give customers more flexibility and […] [Read More]

A recent Avis Car Rental survey of nationwide travelers shows that 87% will most likely mix business and leisure in the same trip. That blurring of lines between leisure and corporate travel expenses could include needs such as extending a corporate rental for a weekend vacation or upgrading a vehicle for a sunnier trip in […] [Read More]

TrueCar president and chief executive officer Chip Perry has retired, the company announced Monday morning. The company said in a news release it intends on Perry continuing in an advisory role, with Michael Darrow appointed by the board as interim president and CEO. Darrow’s current post is executive vice president of partner and OEM development […] [Read More]

Volkswagen has hired dealer website and digital retailing company DealerFire to drive a new digital advertising initiative to help Volkswagen dealers increase their U.S. vehicle repair business. DealerFire, which automotive retail software company DealerSocket acquired in 2015, will offer three packages under the Volkswagen Service and Parts Advertising program. Those packages are eligible for a 50% retail […] [Read More]

The ongoing partnership between Uber and vehicle subscription provider Fair has an interesting new element. Uber drivers in select markets throughout the U.S. will now be able to use a pre-owned vehicle for ride-sharing through Fair for free for the first week. The program debuted in January in California and now being scaled elsewhere in […] [Read More]

Digital automotive marketplace TrueCar appointed Noel Watson as executive vice president and chief financial officer, with responsibility for leading TrueCar’s financial operations, including accounting and investor relations. Watson, who spent the last 13 years with online travel platform TripAdvisor, will be based in Santa Monica, Calif. He will report to TrueCar president and chief executive […] [Read More]

KAR Auction Services joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) last July as the first remarketer to become associated with member-driven consortium of global automotive industry leaders, the goal of which is to explore blockchain tech use in the “digital mobility ecosystem.” On Tuesday, KAR expanded its involvement with MOBI via participation in the electric […] [Read More]

The Ken Garff Automotive Group has extended an agreement for auto dealer software company Reynolds and Reynolds to provide the dealership management solution for Ken Garff new-car franchised dealerships. The extension is part of a five-year agreement. The companies said in a news release that through Reynolds, Ken Garff will look to improve the customer […] [Read More]