E-Drive Autos recently announced that it has joined the CDK Global Partner Program as a digital partner to offer dealers TradeVue, its interactive vehicle appraisal tool designed to give dealers enhanced flexibility during negotiations. E-Drive Autos is now part of a marketplace made up of around 300 partner companies that offer more than 400 different […] [Read More]

Integrated Auction Solutions announced Tuesday that Columbus Fair Auto Auction (CFAA) will be the first to experience the latest version of its AuctionMaster auction management system. AuctionMaster Version 3 (V3-AMS) replaces CFAA’s AS400 green screen management system, which the auction has used for 25 plus years, according to IAS. Following proof of viability at CFAA, IAS […] [Read More]

Flick Fusion Video Marketing announced Tuesday that it has joined the CDK Global Partner Program to offer dealers SMARTFLICKS, its full-solution video marketing and hosting platform. Flick Fusion is now part of a marketplace made up of around 300 partner companies that offer more than 400 different applications for auto dealers. "Many dealers now realize […] [Read More]

When Georg Bauer and Scott Painter began meeting a year ago, they saw the consumer car-ownership experience in need of more digitalization and flexibility, plus an underserved market for used-car leasing. They also saw the chance to benefit dealers and consumers, alike, without undercutting either party.  “We have looked at the industry and have found […] [Read More]

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]