Dealertrack DMS announced Tuesday that it will host DMS Edge, its first annual user event series that features virtual training on key DMS topics from Sept.19 to 22, followed by a two-day in-person series beginning on Nov. 11 in Atlanta with keynotes from Dealertrack's leadership team. Speakers for both the virtual and in-person events include Dealertrack and Cox […] [Read More]

eAutoAppraise recently announced that since joining the Mazda Digital Certified Program, its trade-in platform has been newly integrated to now allow dealers with a Mazda Certified website to use the company's technology to offer their customers vehicle appraisals via their websites. All Mazda dealers who have enrolled with a Certified Website Provider have access to the […] [Read More]

UnityWorks has been named KIA’s latest certified video advertising provider through the brand’s KIA Digital Certified Solutions program to provide turnkey, dealer customized video campaigns featuring model-specific creative for Kia models via Double Click, YouTube and Facebook advertising platforms. The campaigns are specifically designed to target “in-market” auto intenders who are within a 25-mile radius of […] [Read More]

SpinCar announced Monday that it has joined the CDK Global Partner Program and is now part of a marketplace made up of 300 partner companies that offer more than 400 different applications for auto dealers. “We are very excited to be a part of the CDK Partner Program as we continue on our mission to […] [Read More]

Dominion Dealer Solutions is now an approved vendor for Mazda North American Operation’s (MNAO) new Digital Certified Dealer Website and Advertising Program. Franchised dealerships can now enroll in the Mazda Digital Certified Program and choose from one of Dominion’s selection of website and digital advertising packages. Dominion’s three website packages include Essential, Excel and Eclipse. Mazda dealers can […] [Read More]

Autosoft announced Wednesday that its sales and F&I platform now includes both CARFAX and Experian's AutoCheck vehicle history reports dealers can use to save time during their trade-in and deal processes. With access to CARFAX and AutoCheck data, dealers on Autosoft’s sales and F&I platform can easily research the reported history of potential trade-ins for important details such […] [Read More]

AutoAp has developed a new assessment survey that provides dealers with a current safety recall liability score and specific recommendations regarding needed improvements to reduce safety recall liability at their dealerships. With the report, dealers can gain an understanding of how they compare to the industry average and dealers with effective safety recall management processes. “Dealers tell […] [Read More]

automotiveMastermind technology users can now choose to deliver prescreen credit offers via Equifax’s real-time credit-based solution PowerLead Offer, the company announced Thursday. The behavior prediction technology provider has partnered with Equifax to integrate PowerLead Offer data to generate personalized, micro-targeted prescreen offers for dealers' customers. PowerLead Offer can be used with browsing shoppers visiting the dealership […] [Read More]

In a tweet, my friend and colleague Mor said it best: “Living in the future is neat!” She was responding to the news in late August that online auto retailer Carvana had opened a vehicle vending machine in Raleigh, N.C. — its sixth overall and one that happens to be less than 16 miles from […] [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz and global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL have partnered to provide Mercedes drivers who connect their car to the brand's me Portal with access to complimentary TIDAL HiFi membership. By next year, Mercedes drivers will be able to stream TIDAl’s more than 50 million songs, over 185,000 music videos and special Mercedes-Benz playlists at no […] [Read More]