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]

How can cities balance the long-term benefits of mobility with the possible short-term headaches? What is the impact on revenue generation from taxis and public transit? At last month's Automotive Intelligence Summit in Raleigh, N.C., STRATIM president Sean Behr discusses the "interesting position" that cities face when it comes to mobility services entering the city […] [Read More]

LotLinx has named a new vice president who will develop new AI-based digital advertising solutions for the company. The company announced Wednesday that it has brought aboard Eric Turner from Ford Motor Co., to serve as LotLinx’s VP of product management. “Our goal is to always push forward and find new and exciting ways to help […] [Read More]

Amid the various expectations held by consumers today, dealers can now access a new suite of communications tools that are created to help them work more efficiently and improve car owners' service experience. Dominion Dealer Solutions has introduced an enhanced version of its VUE DMS that is fitted with a selection of newly built-in communications features. This announcement comes just […] [Read More]

Millions of dollars continue to be poured into the developing carsharing space. Building on momentum generated during the past 18 months, Getaround — a carsharing platform that can help users instantly rent and drive vehicles shared by people in their city — on Tuesday announced its Series D financing round, totaling $300 million. The round […] [Read More]

As a part of its new free, monthly educational webinar series for dealers called, Revenue Rescue, Affinitiv is hosting a launch session on Wednesday titled, “The Right Side of Recalls” at 1 p.m. ET. Each month, the company said that its new webinar series will explore various solutions, strategies and safeguards that can help dealerships maximize revenue potential. “The […] [Read More]

There’s a new solution available for handling missed phone calls at the dealership that makes reviewing voicemail messages an easy task that can be done just about anywhere. Car Wars has introduced its new Voicemail Transcription product powered by IBM Watson that provides a detailed outline of calls from customers who weren't able to speak with dealership […] [Read More]