The next session in Dealertrack Technologies’ series of free webinars delves into how dealers can learn best practices for embracing digital retailing to keep their dealership from derailing in the face of an evolving approach to sales. Dealertrack digital retailing expert Ali Mendiola said today’s consumers demand a seamless and transparent online to in-store experience. […] [Read More]

Chip Perry is excited to be back in the auto business. And he sees a lot of potential for TrueCar in what he believes to be a continually evolving online auto environment. He’s also aware of the much-talked-about challenges involving the company he will soon head. But Perry is ready for them. In a conversation with […] [Read More]

Apparently, the days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals being reserved for discounted items that would fit on your office desk or living room mantle are long gone. While some manufacturers got in the game early this year, another auto sales company is throwing its hat into the ring — in this case, it's […] [Read More]

TrueCar announced Monday morning that Chip Perry — who started what it is now known as Autotrader — will be its next president and chief executive officer. That move becomes effective Dec. 15, when TrueCar founder Scott Painter formally steps down from his CEO, chairman and board of directors posts. In 1997, Perry became the […] [Read More]

Kevala Analytics has developed a digital tool that displays the registration location of every non-compliant Volkswagen diesel vehicle in the state of California, juxtaposing the location of these vehicles with the areas of California with the highest levels of pollution and poverty in the state. Danny Kennedy, the managing director of the California Clean Energy […] [Read More]

CDK Global, in partnership with Zipwhip, a cloud-based texting provider, has created the former’s Text Connect solution, allowing dealer employees to send and receive texts from customers. Employees with the system can text their customers via any Internet-enabled device, using existing landlines and toll-free phone numbers. "Nearly half of consumers say they prefer SMS communication with […] [Read More]

Autotrader will be hosting its final Interactive Dealer Summit of 2015 at the beginning of December in Atlanta – if you cannot make it, a free simulcast will be available. The event will be streaming from Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. Register here. What can you expect to […] [Read More]

In light of the closing of its acquisition of Dealertrack last month, Cox Automotive announced it is making Dealer.com — which joined the Cox family through the recent purchase — its primary website solution for Cox Automotive customers. The company explained current customers of the VinSolutions website product will migrate over to the Dealer.com website solution […] [Read More]

J.D. Power has further thrust its hat into the ring of third-party auto sites by today launching its all-new consumer auto ratings and research website. According to the company, the new site features the following: new car quality ratings new car performance & design ratings used car dependability/reliability ratings new car pricing (MSRP and invoice), fuel […] [Read More]

Liquid Motors today launches a fleet marketing service to assist fleet management companies in the remarketing process. The company also recently announced several enhancements to its One-Click wholesale service. First off, Liquid’s fleet marketing service includes an easy-to-use mobile inspection application for drivers to perform self-inspections on vehicles about to be turned in, as well […] [Read More]