dealerAffinity is the latest company to join the expanding CDK Global Partner Program this year, the company announced Tuesday. Via its solution suite that includes online trade appraisals, live web chat with text messaging and on-site auctions, dealerAffinity can help car dealers convert web visitors into leads. “In an increasingly digital world, automotive retailers need […] [Read More]

Rapid Recon announced Monday record year-over-year results, reporting overall operation growth of 60 percent last year. In addition to revenue being up 73 percent compared to 2016 and the company deploying 87 percent more systems last year, Rapid Reco’s growth in the independent and buy-here pay-here dealership market has also expanded, according to company founder […] [Read More]

After using over 700 different characteristics to target high-value customers via Semcasting's new patented IP targeting solution, dealers of Luther Automotive Group have seen impressive results over the course of six months. “It’s one thing to attract your own customers to purchase another vehicle, it's a totally different thing to go into the marketplace and […] [Read More]

Perhaps the sarcastic member of your store’s used-car department often has quipped about the base-model version of a vehicle in your inventory, saying, “Well, it’s got a steering wheel!” However, if General Motors receives permission from federal regulators on proceeding with testing its latest autonomous vehicle, your dealership’s resident jokester will have to shelve that […] [Read More]

Manheim announced Thursday that its Ready Logistics and Central Dispatch solutions for dealers and commercial clients who want to transport vehicles saw significant growth last year. Ready Logistics moved over two million vehicles last year, a 14 percent year-over-year increase; and Central Dispatch supported 6.7 million vehicle moves, an increase of 34 percent year-over-year, according to […] [Read More]

Reviver Auto, creator of the “RPlate” digital license plate, announced Wednesday that it has closed an $11.1 million funding round led by Australian-based ACK Group and made two additions to its board of directors, including Stephen Polk, former chairman of R.L. Polk and Carfax. The new funding, which includes participation from WRV and several strategic […] [Read More]

AutoGravity, which gives potential car buyers across the U.S. the ability to obtain up to four personalized financing offers on their mobile device, landed another partnership with a captive finance company. Having relationships with Volkswagen and Hyundai already in its portfolio, AutoGravity on Tuesday announced a partnership with Audi Financial Services, the financial services affiliate […] [Read More]

Agero announced Tuesday that it has acquired San Francisco-based SwoopMe (Swoop), which provides web-based dispatch solutions for roadside assistance providers via its end-to-end dispatch management platform designed to help users optimize operational efficiencies. While Swoop’s employees have joined Agero, it will remain an independently managed dispatch solution and maintain its current San Francisco presence. “We […] [Read More]

The days of those “beater” units being used for food deliveries might be numbered. Another pizza chain and an automaker are collaborating to bring hot food to your home, or perhaps dealership, without someone behind the wheel of that heavily used vehicle you might have retailed. A few months after Domino’s and Ford announced their intentions. […] [Read More]

Cars.com announced Monday that it has appointed Bala Subramanian to be a non-executive member of its board of directors. Following a comprehensive search process, the board approved Subramanian’s candidacy on Dec. 15, according to the company. Subramanian is the chief digital officer of Best Buy, where he also previously served as chief technology officer. “Bala's experience in […] [Read More]