Dealers now have a new device to sell in the used-vehicle retail sales department; and perhaps in the parts department or service drive, too. Automatic, a SiriusXM company that can bring the power of connectivity to almost any vehicle on the road, on Tuesday announced the launch of the Automatic Dealer Program, an all-new service […] [Read More]

They say everything is bigger in Texas. And now Carvana’s presence in the Lone Star State is, too. On Tuesday, Carvana launched its online retail platform for used vehicles in Beaumont, Texas. Now with a location along the heart of the Gulf Coast, Carvana now offers as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery in six Texas markets and 80 […] [Read More]

As it turns out, “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” is not just the name of a fantastic John Hughes movie. It may very well describe the “multi-modal approach” folks are taking to meet their travel needs, particularly when it comes to last-mile transportation. And in the mobility space, a new partnership announced last week aims to […] [Read More]

Roadster is aiming to make the communication process between salespeople and desk managers more efficient at car dealerships. And simultaneously free up desking managers while also making the process more efficient for the end consumer. Roadster plans to do so through Monday’s launch of its new Express Desking tool, which will let sales personnel message […] [Read More]

SpinCar now has more financial resources to enhance its marketing solution for dealer inventory. The digital automotive merchandising software provider announced on Thursday that it has closed a $22 million financing round led by Wavecrest Growth Partners, with participation from auto and tech industry veterans David Metter and Harpreet Grewal. SpinCar highlighted the new capital […] [Read More]

Expansion appears to be the name of the game right now in the world of online car retailers. This week, Carvana has launched in its fourth South Carolina market and its 80th overall. Meanwhile, online vehicle store Joydrive has expanded into Oklahoma through a partnership with the Jim Glover Auto Family. Starting with Carvana, the […] [Read More]

HyreCar is taking additional steps to insure vehicles within its platform. The carsharing marketplace for ridesharing on Tuesday announced its strategic joint venture with Dave Haley, chief executive officer of American Business Insurance Services (ABI), and Peter Foley, chief executive officer of LILCHA Holdings. An extension of an ongoing partnership, HyreCar explained this venture will […] [Read More]

Less than three weeks after announcing it was leading a $140 million round of funding in online auto marketplace Shift, Lithia Motors made another tech-related move on Tuesday. The retailer is giving customers a new way to get in touch with its dealerships. That is, through Apple Business Chat, which lets consumers connect directly with […] [Read More]

Keeping track of loaners and their usage might be more manageable now that Dealerware and CDK Global are working together. Fleet management platform Dealerware announced on Tuesday that it has become a participant in the CDK Global Partner Program, a partnership designed to allow service departments to gain critical efficiencies that increase fleet utilization, customer […] [Read More]

LotLinx recently hired former Cox Automotive strategist and noted marketing analytics expert and author Thomas Gage as its new chief strategy officer. In this role, LotLinx explained that Gage will apply quantitative data gathered by LotLinx’s artificial intelligence technology to dealerships’ sales objectives to identify the best approach to their advertising campaigns and marketing spend. […] [Read More]