Accu-Trade is the latest company to join the CDK Global Partner Program, the company announced Thursday. As an approved CDK Partner, Accu-Trade is now part of a marketplace made up of over 350 partner companies that offer more than 450 different applications that are developed to help dealers. The program is one of the largest, third-party partner […] [Read More]

Dealers using AuctionACCESS’s newly redesigned mobile application are now eligible for discounted Black Book Digital subscriptions. Black Book announced that it has partnered with AuctionACCESS to provide its dealers with a promotional code that can be used when signing up for new subscriptions to Black Book Digital. Via Black Book Digital subscriptions, dealers have access […] [Read More]

At last month's NADA Show 2018 in Las Vegas, TrueCar CEO Chip Perry and Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby sat down for a one-on-one podcast, where the discussion topics ranged from the projects TrueCar has on its radar this year, its potential in the digital retail space, the "governing trend in our industry" and […] [Read More]

Since Carvana retails used vehicles online, evidently the company wants to make sure its inventory is highlighted in one of the most state-of-the-art ways possible. According to an announcement distributed on Tuesday, Carvana has acquired fellow technology innovator Car360, accelerating Carvana’s 360-degree photo technology capabilities with 3D computer vision and augmented reality (AR). More than five […] [Read More]

Nissan dealers can continue to highlight the benefits of satellite radio in many of the automaker’s vehicles — including certified pre-owned models. On Wednesday, SiriusXM announced an agreement with Nissan North America that extends the ongoing relationship between the two companies for five more years and through the 2023 model year. Nissan and INFINITI customers […] [Read More]

Enhanced technology not only makes vehicles more enjoyable for owners to have, but it also must be considered as finance companies structure their underwriting to account for the value of these features. Strategy Analytics recently released a study showing how smartphone mirroring features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have become far more widespread across model […] [Read More]

For the second time this month, Hearst Autos has made a significant move associated with Car and Driver in an effort to boost dealership sales activities. On Tuesday, Hearst Autos announced today that it has joined the CDK Global Partner Program, one of the largest, third-party partner programs in the automotive industry. The partnership is […] [Read More]

Moblie car buyers can now access ActivEngage's ActivOne live chat solution via LotLinxAMP vehicle display pages. ActivEngage is the latest certified chat partner to join the LotLinx Mobile-Optimized AMP Program, the company announced Monday. This news follows ActivEngage's December integration with 700Credit to offer users the ability to pull credit inside chat conversations. "We're excited to offer dealers an integration […] [Read More]

Uber’s compliance challenges with federal regulators involving data security intensified last week. According to a news release, Uber has agreed to expand the proposed settlement it reached with the Federal Trade Commission last year over charges that the ride-sharing company deceived consumers about its privacy and data security practices. After the announcement of last year’s […] [Read More]

Jared Rowe is now back in the trenches of automotive marketing and with a company where his career started. AutoWeb, which previously operated a Autobytel and a provider of digital automotive services connecting in-market car buyers with dealers and OEMs, appointed Rowe as director, president and chief executive officer on Thursday, succeeding Jeffrey Coats in […] [Read More]