Groupe PSA has officially launched its Free2Move Carsharing and mobility services in the U.S., with Washington, D.C. as its first market. The group — which includes the Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel and Vauxhall  brands — began its “free-floating” car-sharing services in D.C. on Thursday with 600 vehicles throughout the eight wards of the district. Free2Move […] [Read More]

Avis Budget Group has teamed up with Ford in a connectivity partnership that aims to digitally connect more than 35,000 Ford vehicles in the rental company’s U.S. fleet by next summer. In the partnership announced Wednesday, Ford Commercial Solutions will provide its Ford Data services embedded telematics solutions to Avis for connecting the vehicles. It […] [Read More]

Carvana is now available in six California markets. The online used-vehicle retailer announced on Wednesday that it can now finalize turns in Fresno, Calif., to cater to Central Valley customers who can shop more than 10,000 vehicles on Carvana.com, as well as finance, purchase, trade in and now schedule as-soon-as-next-day delivery. Carvana first launched in California […] [Read More]

Edmunds launched a new trade-in valuation tool for its dealer partners on Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence and predictive search capabilities to help consumers get their vehicles valuated in a more timely fashion.  The tool, which is embedded on the dealer’s website, also utilizes True Market Value data from Edmunds, which the company says can foster […] [Read More]

AutoWeb, formerly known as Autobytel, has named a chief human resources officer, appointing a former Cox Automotive leader to the position. Named the CHRO for AutoWeb, in a move effective Monday, was Sara Partin, who most recently held the same position at Yellow Pages. Before her time with YP, she headed up HR at Cox […] [Read More]

On Tuesday, HyreCar landed its fifth new industry partnership since July. HyreCar, the carsharing marketplace for ridesharing, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Shift Technology to deploy that firm’s artificial intelligence-driven fraud detection solution to optimize its insurance claims processes and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Based on Shift’s 75 percent accuracy […] [Read More]

An executive who previously held senior positions at ELEAD1ONE, Sonic Automotive and Autoweb.com now is in a prominent role with DealerX Partners. On Friday the provider of digital automotive services connecting in-market vehicle buyers with dealers and OEMs, announced that it has appointed Anthony Monteiro as chief strategy officer via a move that was effective […] [Read More]

J.D Power announced earlier this week that it has teamed up with Reputation.com for a partnership it says provides a “more holistic view of customer feedback,” giving clients — like car dealers — a way to provide a better experience to consumers. Their collaboration will utilize the consumer research, data analytics and advisory capabilities of […] [Read More]

HyreCar now has plans in place when traffic or parking infractions happen involving vehicles associated with its marketplace for ridesharing. On Wednesday, HyreCar announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with TIKD, a leading liability management solutions provider to the shared mobility industry. TIKD plans launch a ticket management pilot program for HyreCar vehicle […] [Read More]

TradeRev — sponsor of the Used Car Awards Luncheon during Used Car Week 2018 — announced the release of the company’s new MOVE METAL service options for sellers. TradeRev highlighted the offering includes three customized tiers ranging from self-service to full-service, all aimed at helping dealers sell unwanted inventory faster and easier. Also offered is […] [Read More]