A newly developed data-driven management reporting application that is designed to provide dealers with usable information to boost operational profits and efficiencies is now available. Manage by the Numbers (MBTN) Solutions announced Wednesday the release of its “Game Plan” app for dealers, which was created to help dealers succeed in key three areas that the company said most […] [Read More]

Two providers of car subscriptions services that are, in some form or fashion, associated with Cox Automotive have some new partners. Flexdrive, which is a joint venture between Cox Automotive and ARI, will be the car subscription platform provider for Virginia-based dealer group Duncan Automotive Network, as part of a partnership announced Tuesday. The Duncan […] [Read More]

Drivers residing in four Midwest markets can now buy a car online and arrange for its delivery straight to their home or office. Carvana announced Wednesday that it has expanded its free, as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery service to include residents of the Michigan cities of Grand Rapids, Lansing and Flint, and of Fort Wayne, Ind. The used-car retailer's growth in Michigan and […] [Read More]

Dealership sales and marketing strategies can now benefit from a new solution that delivers sales insights and market share data. A new tool that offers real-time analytics and insights is now available exclusively through iHeartMedia, which claims to have over 131 million social followers and reach roughly a quarter of a billion broadcast listeners each […] [Read More]

Dealertrack now has some new space in the tech scene out West.  The company announced that a 112,000-square-foot facility based in Draper, Utah will serve as office space to support the Dealertrack DMS team. The Dealertrack DMS team was previously in South Jordan, Utah. Employees  will start working out of the facility in early February. Teams from fellow Cox Automotive […] [Read More]

Search Optics is a new partner that has taken on an integrated digital marketing strategy with Suzuki dealers throughout the Brazilian market. The company recently announced that Suzuki Vehicles of Brazil chose the digital marketing provider to be a part of its new single-source digital marketing program, which aims to foster a more connected customer experience and a more unified […] [Read More]

Self-driving car startup AutoX has launched a new grocery delivery and mobile store service in San Jose, Calif., that consumers can use to order fresh produce and other goods. The company announced Wednesday that its new service is available to customers in geo-fenced areas throughout San Jose. AutoX said that its pilot launch consists of two phases. While […] [Read More]

Dealers using both Auto/Mate Dealership Systems and ProMax solutions can now access strengthened sales, lead, marketing and productivity management tools. Auto/Mate announced Monday that it has integrated its dealership management system (DMS) with ProMax to help dealers optimize their sales process and lead generation by way of real-time data exchanges between the two systems. “ProMax is a […] [Read More]

A deal between two family-owned Illinois-based groups is Dealer Solutions North America’s first dealership transaction since launching in the U.S. market. Dealer Solutions North America announced Monday that Monken Auto has acquired an additional location from first-time seller Tyler Jefferson Motors. Monken Auto now represents three new brands. Having already represented brands Nissan, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Chevrolet, […] [Read More]

With one executive calling it an “important milestone in our transformation to a mobility company,” Toyota Motor Corp. said it will build autonomous vehicles with Uber in an expansion to their partnership announced Monday, while also reporting a separate $500 million investment in the ride-sharing company. The two companies said they aim to launch “autonomous ride-sharing as […] [Read More]