While it doesn't amount to a majority, 45 percent of vehicle orders at dealership websites that provide online checkout happen between 4 p.m. and 5 a.m. (local time of buyer), according to a recent Drive Motors analysis. The company broke down the remaining 55 percent as follows: 38 percent happen during the meat of the workday (10 a.m. […] [Read More]

UPDATE: The story has been corrected to indicate that DealerSelect is DRIVIN’s program, not a company with which it has partnered. Auto Remarketing regrets the error.  DRIVIN is offering a program called DealerSelect that gives dealer partners access to untapped inventory before it goes to auction and provides individualized recommendations optimized for their dealership. The program, which uses […] [Read More]

In an era when more and more customers are keeping mobile front and center during dealership visits, Cars.com has announced two new features to its mobile app. The On The Lot VIN Scanner allows shoppers to scan a vehicle identification number to access information such as price and features. It also gives users the ability […] [Read More]

 A former chief operating officer with Elio Motors has co-founded a mobile-based on-demand, pay-per-mile vehicle subscription service. YOYO announced its official launch Tuesday, and the company likened its model to “checking out books at the library.” Members use a mobile app to choose a vehicle and delivery location, then a YOYO agent drives the vehicle […] [Read More]

Autotrader announced Tuesday it has partnered with MSN Autos to provide vehicle listings for the automotive website. Through this partnership, MSN Autos users will have access to Autotrader’s dealer and private-seller listings; meanwhile, this allows dealers access to the consumer audience of MSN Autos. When a shopper is on the MSN Autos site, he or […] [Read More]

Reconditioning technology provider Dent Wizard International recently promoted Gil Eaton to the position of vice president of information technology. In his new position, the company indicated Eaton will manage all functions of Dent Wizard’s IT systems.  He will report to chief financial officer Tammy Conner and work from the company’s headquarters in St. Louis. Eaton […] [Read More]

Everyone, it seems, is getting in on digital car retailing. Tech startups, publicly traded dealer groups, third-party vendors, concierge services. You can add banks to that list, too. On Thursday, Chase debuted a platform that allows its customers to shop for vehicles and set up financing on their smartphone or computer, then finalize the deal […] [Read More]

Cars.com has launched a new brand advertising campaign dubbed, “For Every Turn.” With the recent introduction of tools that cater to vehicle sellers and service seekers on the site in addition to its long-standing shopping platform, Cars.com highlighted that its new campaign focuses on how the site is a one-stop-shop, helping consumers at every turn […] [Read More]

“How does this car perform in the snow?” With the community engagement feature on the newly unveiled Amazon Vehicles site, shoppers can pose questions such as this to fellow consumers who can offer firsthand insight. And with Amazon Vehicles’ car research tool, customers can get the information they need when shopping for vehicles, parts and accessories. Amazon Vehicles […] [Read More]

Automotive Internet Media (AIM), which creates and manages websites for auto dealers, recently developed a one-stop dealership website for both auto shoppers who speak English and Spanish without leaving the main dealership site.  Translation services for websites might only swap out words, the company said, but the language is not written for the specific audience. […] [Read More]