Now personnel at dealerships using AutoManager can say they’re not wasting time if a manager spots someone on Facebook. The dealer management software company recently announced that WebManager, its comprehensive vehicle marketing system, has integrated with Facebook Marketplace. This integration is accessible within the WebManager application and can allow a dealer to export the store’s entire […] [Read More]

This past spring, Cognosos landed a partnership with Columbus Fair Auto Auction (CFAA) to employ its inventory management platform that’s built to provide automotive operations an effective and affordable way to track vehicles across both large and multiple lots in real-time. Coinciding with Used Car Week 2018, Cognosos announced that it finalized another relationship within […] [Read More]

During the development of Privacy4Cars, which is an app designed to help rid modern vehicles of personally identifiable information, Andrea Amico discovered the existence of a vehicle hack that can exploit infotainment systems through the Bluetooth protocol. The company said Amico, its founder, reported the hack known as CarsBlues to the Automotive Information Sharing and […] [Read More]

Dealerships using AutoManager now can check Carfax reports to learn when a vehicle that’s new to their shop last had its oil changed, brakes serviced or sparkplugs changed. According to an announcement distributed on Tuesday, AutoManager has enhanced its DeskManager dealer management system (DMS) so that shop technicians have integrated access to Carfax information. Dealerships […] [Read More]

Southern California automaker Karma Automotive is taking another step toward e-commerce for customers of their luxury electric vehicles.  The automaker is partnering with Drive Motors, builder of online car buying solutions, to provide customers at Karma’s company-owned dealership in Orange County, Calif. with an online buying solution.  Through the integration, according to the news release, […] [Read More]

CarGurus said Thursday it is teaming up with vAuto, Clarivoy and Vistadash to give its dealer customers a bit more attribution insight into how their vehicles are performing on the online auto marketplace.  By integrating with these analytics platforms, the company is aiming to give dealers a better view into the journey car shoppers take […] [Read More]

You watch “The Office” on Netflix. So, then the streaming service recommends other workplace comedies like “Parks and Recreation” or “Cheers.” To an extent, that’s happening in wholesale automotive, where companies like Manheim are using artificial intelligence and big data to create a more “personalized” experience for dealers when they go to shop for cars. […] [Read More]

CDK Global has a new chief executive. The company announced Wednesday that Brian MacDonald has stepped down from his post and that Brian Krzanich has been named president and CEO. Krzanich is the former CEO of Intel, holding that post from May 2013 to June of this year. MacDonald will assist in the transition, as […] [Read More]

Now any parking lot — or wherever a vehicle might be located that catches a consumer’s attention — could be the opening place where a potential buyer begins down a road toward possible delivery at your dealership. On Wednesday, artificial intelligence platform CarStory announced the launch of CarStory Vision, a dedicated automotive visual search product for […] [Read More]

One of the first things potential vehicle buyers often want to know is how much their monthly payment will be. Car and Driver and DealerScience now are collaborating to give consumers that information. Hearst Autos, parent to Car and Driver, and DealerScience on Wednesday announced that consumers researching and shopping for vehicles online will now […] [Read More]