Auto/Mate Dealership Systems's DMS is now fully integrated with automotive CRM and BDC solutions provider DealerMine. DealerMine is a 360-degree automotive CRM solution designed to advance revenue in both the sales and service departments. The solution’s CRM can handle prospecting, lead management, desking and campaigns for sales departments and help drive traffic and maximize dealer’s […] [Read More]

Helion Automotive Technologies has a new data security warning for auto dealerships because in recent weeks spear phishing hackers have been busy planting malware inside of social media posts designed to lure employees of organizations to click on the post. Dealership employees are ideal targets for spear phishers looking to grab Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and bank account […] [Read More]

5miles is unveiling its new auto dealer DMS inventory integration program, ID5, at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s Convention and Expo in Las Vegas. The company can now connect its app’s marketing capabilities with more than 12,500 dealerships across North America, since partnering with a third-party data management solutions provider that integrates with over […] [Read More]

American Auto Shield and Rod Heasley of KISS Concepts Group are introducing Modern Auto Protection — a vehicle service contract program that allows buyers to build their own unique plan — at the  NIADA Convention and Expo in Las Vegas.   The program was designed by Over The Edge, an Ohio-based business technology solutions company, and it is American […] [Read More]

J.D. Power and Autoniq, a mobile and digital provider of vehicle pricing and evaluation data, recently announced a collaborative offering that is designed to streamline the vehicle trade-in and appraisal process for automotive dealers. The tool is through Value My Car, a new website module that integrates J.D. Power Valuation Services (formerly NADA Used Car Guide) […] [Read More]

Reynolds and Reynolds announced on Wednesday that the company has acquired TradeMotion, a provider of on-demand parts software, parts services and e-commerce solutions for dealers and manufacturers who sell automotive parts and accessories online. Terms of the purchase have not been disclosed. TradeMotion's technology platform includes Parts.com, what Reynolds says is the largest online marketplace […] [Read More]

Dominion Dealer Solutions' automotive equity mining solution, DealActivator, is now fully integrated with Dominion Autobase, one of the company’s customer relationship management systems. The combination of Dominion’s DealActivator and Autobase platforms can provide dealerships with enhanced business intelligence and increased lead information, the company said as part of its announcement on Wednesday. “Dealers need efficient ways to follow […] [Read More]

U.S. Porsche is the latest brand to sign on with automotiveMastermind to implement its predictive analytics technology, which can provide dealer sales teams with key insights and valuable consumer information unique to car shoppers, the company announced on Tuesday. “Stunning vehicles like the 911 and Cayman models continue to demonstrate that Porsche is committed to delivering […] [Read More]

For the third year in a row, Donlen has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, the company recently announced. Dolen and other winners will be honored at a symposium and awards celebration on July 17 at the Chicago Marriott Southwest at […] [Read More]

Monday morning was a “surreal” moment for Cars.com chief executive officer Alex Vetter and company. Cars.com leadership and a handful of dealerships were on hand at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the Opening Bell, in what Vetter calls a “defining day for our company.” Cars.com wrapped up its spinoff from TEGNA on Thursday […] [Read More]