Vehicle service and repair shops with Workshop Software technology can now access newly integrated Carfax customer vehicle information that can help service technicians boost shop efficiency. Along with adding Carfax QuickVIN and Carfax Service History Check, the vehicle history reports provider announced Wednesday that Workshop Software has enhanced it shop management software to also include […] [Read More]

Digital automotive company Dealers United will be acquiring Seattle-based media and video production firm, What’s Next Media. The deal was agreed upon on July 20th for an undisclosed amount.  What’s Next Media is designed for automotive dealers, and offers auto video content, including video consulting, as well as assets for Facebook and YouTube advertising.  Dealers United […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive and fleet management company ARI’s Flexdrive business has entered a new partnership with Denmark-based car subscription operator Dribe. The company has announced that Dribe has selected Flexdrive as the technology platform to build and scale its own car subscription program. “Consumer expectations have shifted rapidly over the last few years and the desire […] [Read More]

Toyota is saying aloha in Hawaii in a new way. Whether it’s jaunt to the beach, a quick errand or the drive to work, the automaker highlighted these activities just became more manageable for residents of Honolulu and visitors alike with the recent launch of a creative new mobility solution called Hui – a round-trip, […] [Read More]

Another way data can be used as a catalyst for positive change surfaced on Monday. J.D. Power and HARMAN announced an alliance that the companies say will significantly influence the automotive industry’s use of vehicle data to enrich the customer experience, solve problems more effectively and help identify what consumers want from their increasingly automated […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book’s Trusted Advisor Program is now available through the CDK Global Partner Program, the company announced Thursday. The KBB Trusted Advisor Program is now part of a marketplace of applications and integrations developed to help automotive dealers compete. Partners can integrate with a range of CDK applications and CDK dealer websites. KBB’s newly […] [Read More]

A Northeast Ohio city just outside of Cleveland, in Cuyahoga County, is now home to Carvana’s 13th car vending machine. With the help of a new Warrensville Heights location and eight-story-tall car vending machine, Carvana has expanded its Ohio footprint to include four additional markets, the company announced Thursday. “We have been proud to give many Ohio […] [Read More]

In April, Amazon made a move to allow owners of certain General Motors and Volvo vehicles to have packages delivered inside their vehicles. Its move Wednesday could deliver ready-to-buy shoppers to Hyundai dealership lots. Hyundai has launched a digital showroom on Amazon.com that lets consumers check out pricing and reviews, set up test drives, view […] [Read More]

Dent Wizard International has gained two auto service brands from Image Auto, a New York-based auto reconditioning and wheel repair services provider it recently acquired. Dent Wizard announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Image Auto’s mobile reconditioning services brand, as well as its full-service mobile wheel refinishing and custom coatings shop, Rim Doctor. “I’m super excited […] [Read More]

Wheel’s Automotive Dealer Supplies and Monroneylabels.com have teamed up to enhance, the mandated sheet of paper attached to cars for sale known as the Monroney Label. Wheel’s said that its new Monroneylabels.com partnership to enhance label creation and on-vehicle promotion will be the largest upgrade and merchandising improvement the information label has seen in decades, the company […] [Read More]