automotiveMastermind, a company that implements cloud-based technology, announced on Thursday that Toyota is the ninth brand to join its platform as a partner. Toyota dealerships throughout the country will now have access to the company’s predictive analytics and marketing automation software that provides sales teams with key insights and valuable information on its top prospects. “This […] [Read More]

Pearl Technology Holdings reported on Wednesday it has recently combined its equity calculator, VehicleXchange with its “buy direct from consumer” platform, Trade In Concierge. The unification of the two programs allows dealers to search vehicles they wish to buy directly from consumers by year, make, model and trim. “Buying inventory directly from consumers is the […] [Read More]

Dominion Dealer Solutions announced on Tuesday that its website ShopMyWay, which gives dealers information they need to assist online shoppers, will now include deeper reporting metrics and increased transparency. The company said the move improves shopper engagement by allowing auto dealers to provide their online shoppers with vital information during the car buying process. “The best […] [Read More]

All too often, marketers count on passive digital marketing strategy when they could be taking a more proactive approach that is more efficient, says Eric Brown, president of LotLinx Media Holdings.  “The Internet itself is evolving, that’s opening new doors for marketing execution for the local dealer and allowing for a more proactive strategy versus a […] [Read More]

Editor's Note: Updated to correct second-to-last quote. LotLinx welcomed Pat Ward, co-founder and former chief strategy officer of motormindz, as its chief revenue officer in mid-December. Ward has more than 25 years in sales leadership, marketing and customer advocacy. Auto Remarketing caught up with Ward by phone this week to talk about the position.  What attracted LotLinx's […] [Read More]

Dominion Dealer Solutions announced on Tuesday that its full-featured dealer management system, Dominion ACCESS has integrated with FCA USA’s wiADVISOR, a device powered by Dealer-FX. “We are pleased to be the pilot DMS for Dealer-FX’s new API. It will give our Chrysler dealers the service write-up tools they need to maximize every opportunity on the […] [Read More]

Edmunds opened the first major business day of 2017 by debuting a refreshed logo and what the company described as a “completely reinvented online experience.” Officials said this launch marks the most dramatic change Edmunds has ever made to its site design, and the first time it has changed its logo this century. The company is […] [Read More]

LotLinx recently announced that Pat Ward, former managing partner of motormindz, has been named its chief revenue officer. The digital retail technology company said Ward brings extensive automotive business expertise. He has more than 25 years in sales leadership, marketing and customer advocacy. “Having worked as a consultant where his creative thinking helped dealers every […] [Read More]

Carvana has opened a second “Car Vending Machine.” The online vehicle retailer opened the first one late last year in Nashville, Tenn., and said Tuesday it has opened a larger one in Houston. The fully automated, coin-operated machine includes an eight-story, all-glass structure featuring four delivery bays and 30-car storage capability. Each delivery bay door […] [Read More]

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a proposed rule Tuesday that would require automakers include vehicle-to-vehicle communication on new vehicles. The DOT said in a news release that this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in short, is designed to foster V2V communication that would help prevent crashes by allowing cars to “talk” to each other. Full […] [Read More]