Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced Monday it has opened the pre-registration for its Fall User Summit. The event will be hosted in Oak Brook, Ill., near Chicago, on October 12 and 13 later this year. The company invites its dealership customers to attend the event which, other than being a networking opportunity, will feature product training […] [Read More]

Online pre-owned car retailer Vroom announced today it has raised $54 million via its Series B funding round, bringing the total amount of equity funding to date up to $73 million. This is in addition to the $19 million previously raised by Vroom during its Series A equity funding round. Some of that first-round investment was from well-known […] [Read More]

With the expectation of the deal still closing during the third quarter, Cox Automotive announced late on Monday that it has voluntarily withdrawn its filing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act as amended to complete its proposed acquisition of Dealertrack Technologies. The company indicated that it made the decision in order to provide the U.S. […] [Read More]

AutoAlert announced today it has promoted James Burton to the newly formed role of senior vice president, field operations. Burton previously occupied the position of vice president of portfolio management, where he was responsible for leading the company’s dealer engagement strategy and operations. In the newly created position, Burton will oversee AutoAlert’s sales, training, portfolio […] [Read More]

As part of a collaboration with Google, Larry H. Miller Dealerships has launched an online platform to sell vehicle parts directly to consumers. The e-commerce platform is currently available on 20 LHM dealership websites and will continue to debut on other dealership websites within the group throughout 2015, the company said in Tuesday’s announcement. “Consumers are […] [Read More]

Edmunds.com has opened up dealer registration today for a used-car sales program known as Used+ that is designed to not only connect dealers with in-market used shoppers, but also close deals quicker with more peace-of-mind for the consumer. All of  this is happening amid an environment in which the leasing boom will likely keep adding […] [Read More]

Online auto marketplace AutoWurld is now offering a free mobile service to sell used cars. The company contends the new tool allows dealers and consumers to list used cars for sale in 60 seconds or less. AutoWurld Mobile — available for iOS and Android — enables smartphone and tablet users to scan the vehicle VIN, import […] [Read More]

Dealer solution provider String Automotive has announced several staffing changes, including a new chief operating offer and senior vice president of customer success.  Appointed to that role was Jessica Chaset. In this position, Chaset will be responsible for the customer-facing facets of the company, including account management, customer support, sales and marketing. “As String grows and works […] [Read More]

Auto logistics services provider MetroGistics announced Wednesday the hiring into the company’s new position of executive vice president and business development/sales partner.             Filling the position will be David Larson, who the company says will aim to help the company grow its business on multiple fronts, focusing on strategic sales development for both new vehicles and large […] [Read More]

Shortly after announcing it launched its Cross-Sell Interactive tool in Illinois, the division of Dominion Dealer Solutions said it is also making the tool available to dealers in Colorado and Texas. The Cross-Sell Interactive tool is a fully interactive version of the Cross-Sell Reports’ market reports for dealers, and the company reported this is its first push […] [Read More]