Dealertrack Technologies has released a new Inventory+ Mobile app that replaces its existing TrueTarget Mobile app and includes upgraded functionality and design.  The new app features analytics, appraising, pricing and merchandising functionality and has been redesigned to improve the workflow. Additionally, it provides dealers with new capabilities to source and trade vehicles — among those […] [Read More]

Dent Wizard International announced Tuesday that it has added Smart Claims from Ding Shield, an application designed to allow dealership customer service personnel or customers themselves to file and follow Ding Shield claims electronically. Ding Shield, a service plan that covers small to medium area repair techniques (SMART) and paintless dent repair (PDR), utilizes Smart […] [Read More]

CDK Global announced recently the success of its “Agile in a Day” mentoring event at its office in Portland Plaza. In partnership with Portland’s ChickTech high school program, the aim of the program was to encourage young women to pursue careers in the engineering and technology fields. “As a company providing innovations to the automotive retail […] [Read More]

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced Monday that it has integrated its dealership management solution with VinSolutions’ marketing solution platform. Dealers utilizing both systems now can view real-time data updates to assist with their productivity, customer service and customer retention. “Our Open/Mate program provides vendors like VinSolutions with a low-cost, easy integration process,” said Mike Esposito, Auto/Mate […] [Read More]

AuctionACCESS announced recently that it has added AuctionCredit to its network of floor plan providers through the AuctionACCESS system. According to the company, AuctionACCESS auctions are now able to view updated AuctionCredit floor plan availability as well as initiate AuctionCredit floor plan transactions through the system. “We are pleased to partner with AuctionCredit and excited to […] [Read More]

DealerPager.com has a new custom messaging platform available for dealerships, designed to send custom text notifications to vehicle service clients. With mobile usage in auto sales growing at a rapid rate, texting is becoming a prime way to reach customers — especially those interacting with the service department. “It’s as simple as asking a customer […] [Read More]

Donlen announced the debut of a new remarketing channel called Donlen Dealer Direct on Tuesday that aims to connect the company with a national array of “fleet-focused dealers” looking to buy vehicles. There are more than 100 salespeople with Donlen Dealer Direct promoting the company’s cars directly to these dealers, Donlen said in its announcement. […] [Read More]

To put it in ballpark terms, nine out of every 10 car buyers shop online. Essentially, three-fourths of the car-shopping process takes place online, and three-fourths of the buying decision is made online. What’s more, the Internet is more powerful than any other factor influencing a car buyer’s decision. Why, then, does the average dealer […] [Read More]

Online car-shopping resource CarLingo announced Wednesday it now provides downloadable eBooks on its website to assist consumers with charting the waters during the car-buying journey. According to the company, customers invest an average of 15 hours over a three-month shopping process to research their potential purchase. Aimed at shortening this time, CarLingo now provides its […] [Read More]

CarLingo, an online car-shopping resource, has announced a few additional functions to its site designed to help consumers throughout the shopping process. Having already provided tools to help consumers select a car and get guidance on price, CarLingo has added sections to help consumers with trade-ins, monthly payments and dealership selection. In its news announcement […] [Read More]