EFG Companies launched a solution called Parts Wizard, a new technology platform aimed at reducing dealer reinsurance exposure, streamlining claims administration and increasing customer satisfaction. The company explained EFG’s Parts Wizard can automate the manual process of sourcing OEM, aftermarket, remanufacturered and used parts for vehicle repairs. In addition, sourcing parts through the Parts Wizard […] [Read More]

In response to the number of vehicle recalls, technical service bulletins and complaints continuing to set records each year, J.D. Power developed a new application to help auto industry professionals analyze vehicle safety data more efficiently. On Tuesday, the company launched what it has dubbed SafetyIQ, an online application that can integrate National Highway Traffic Safety […] [Read More]

String Automotive unveiled enhancement to its Dealer Positioning System (DPS) that can help dealerships proactively execute on the marketing data recommendations the system can provide. Named Strategy in a Box, String Automotive explained that the new feature takes the bedrock of crucial information that lies within the DPS and delivers precise marketing action items, model […] [Read More]

Direct-to-consumer car-buying platform Roadster announced a new service known as Roadster Express that will allow shoppers to buy or lease a new vehicle completely online with the dealer. Here’s how the process would work for new-car buyers: First, the shopper configures his or her vehicle online. He or she can see the entire deal, including […] [Read More]

On Monday, NCM Associates launched the latest software solution to be added the organization’s business intelligence division; a tool dubbed NCM LiveAudit. The company said the NCM LiveAudit payables monitoring solution, developed by Intelligent Dealer, is a cloud‐based application that can work seamlessly with dealership management systems to provide a whole new way to control […] [Read More]

A week after the start-up announced its chief executive officer, online vehicle-shopping website GoGoCar named its chief technology officer and board member on Monday. Bringing more than three decades of expertise in planning, developing and launching software companies both big and small to GoGoCar is Antony Satyadas, who the company hopes to help bring the […] [Read More]

TradeRev, a provider of a mobile vehicle appraisal and auctioning system for dealers, has launched an all-new version of its system and introduced TradeRev Pro. TradeRev president and co-founder Mark Endras said in Monday’s announcement: “The TradeRev team is always striving to achieve the next big thing in dealer-to-dealer technology. We constantly explore new technologies […] [Read More]

An individual used to traveling at high speeds recently joined Beepi, an online platform that uses technology to conduct vehicle purchases online or via smartphone. Former Yahoo Autos editor at large and 2010 Indy Car Rookie of the Year Alex Lloyd is now part of the Beepi team as head of content. In this new […] [Read More]

Whann Technology Group announced it has launched an updated mobile simulcast app for the iPhone and iPad. The company said the upgrades include greater quality, performance and reliability for the live bidding app. It is now available in the Apple app store under WTG Simulcast. Whann Tech also has a WTG Simulcast App for Apple TV […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive on Tuesday highlighted plans for the unification of Dealer.com’s advertising technology, and OEM and advertising partnerships, with Haystak’s customer service model in an effort to strengthen the benefits of its integrated software solutions. Under the Dealer.com brand, Cox Automotive explained that its automotive retailing clients will have access to a combined advertising offering […] [Read More]