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]

Dealer Teamwork recently announced that it has received a United States Patent for its Merchandising, Personalization and Optimization Platform (MPOP) technology that creates, distributes and publishes contextual marketing campaigns. The new patent covering Dealer Teamwork’s MPOP technology grants valuable intellectual property protection for the company’s processes regarding methods and data formats connected to developing marketing campaigns […] [Read More]

AutoGravity announced on Thursday that it has introduced its car financing mobile app to New Jersey, making it the 49th state in which the company currently operates.   “Embracing innovation, AutoGravity has built partnerships with the world’s leading banks, major OEM-owned lenders and leading dealership groups,” AutoGravity founder and chief executive officer Andy Hinrichs said […] [Read More]

Cars.com has wrapped up its spinoff from TEGNA and its shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. The company also announced a seven-member board of directors, its first as a public company.   “This is an exciting moment in Cars.com’s history,” chief executive officer Alex Vetter said in a news release.  […] [Read More]

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has fully integrated its dealership management system with Dashboard Dealership Enterprises to satisfy the current and emerging needs of its customers, the company announced on Wednesday. Dashboard Dealership Enterprises develops dealership management reporting products and related services such as Executive Eye, the company’s flagship product. "Managers at every level in automotive retail […] [Read More]

NCM Associates has hired Thomas Richards as vice president of NCM Labs to lead NCM’s newest Labs division and its Software Solutions team.  Richards has nearly 25 years of executive experience. Prior to joining NCM, Richards developed and implemented sales strategies for Cox Automotive, vAuto, and Dealertrack. “With Tom, NCM has gained an incredible resource […] [Read More]