Vehicle history report provider instaVIN recently released its free mobile application for Android devices to provide fast access to mobile history reports. The company highlighted that users can quickly run a free VIN check and obtain an instaVIN Vehicle History and Title Report by scanning the VIN bar code, loading from existing photos or entering […] [Read More]

AutoPoint announced that it will debut its newest dealer-service tool, OwnerCare, at the 2015 NADA Convention & Expo in San Francisco later this week. Designed to increase the number of customer upsells, the tool allows service customers to view a digital report via their mobile device with the status of their vehicle, providing a precise […] [Read More]

Data mining, lead generation and sales opportunity provider AutoAlert recently hired two key vice presidents to steward a multi-million-dollar investment in its software tools and dealership performance-enhancing services. Joining AutoAlert are Tony Rhoades as vice president of product and James Burton as vice president of portfolio management. Rhoades is the former executive director of Information […] [Read More]

Ford announced Wednesday its plans for the further expansion of its SMART Technology program, or SMARTT, that it initially released in early 2014. One of the first tools introduced into the program was last year’s SMARTT Appointments, which gives customers an online option to schedule service with Ford and Lincoln service centers, selecting the needed […] [Read More]

DMEautomotive announced the debut of version 3.0 of its Driver Connect mobile app. The biggest highlight of the newest version of the application is its new tap-to-pay functionality, allowing consumers to pay for service via their phone after being alerted that their vehicle is ready for pickup. Mike Walther, president and chief executive officer of […] [Read More]

Pearl Technology Holdings announced this week its plans to unveil what it says are the industry’s first digital automotive hang tags at the 2015 NADA Convention & Exposition in San Francisco. Named as Ecartag, Pearl patnered with HalyconTech LLC to create exactly what the name portrays:  a hang tag for vehicles on the lot that can […] [Read More]

Marketing products and services provider Haystak Digital Marketing announced on Tuesday that Google named the company as the winner of a North America Premier SMB Partner Award in the highest customer satisfaction category, marking the third consecutive year that Haystak has achieved this designation.  Officials highlighted the accolade was based on the feedback of Haystak's […] [Read More]

Dominion Dealer Solutions announced Tuesday its release of its new mobile app for DealActivator, its equity data mining product. Adding mobile capability to DealActivator completely rejuvenates and enhances the solution’s flexibility, said Alan Andreu, the company’s general manager of equity solutions. “This allows users to harness the power of DealActivator at key physical locations throughout a dealership,” […] [Read More]

DealersLink announced Monday that it plans to launch its new live auction platform at the NADA Convention in San Francisco. Named AuctionLink, the company plans to debut the auction tool during the convention, which runs from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25. Coined as the “nation’s most advanced live online auction platform” by DealersLink, AuctionLink helps […] [Read More]

Auto/Mate Dealer Systems announced Monday its newest solution, Rev/Mate, an online service scheduling and menu building solution for dealers. The program, designed for service departments to assist in gaining customer pay revenue while also facilitating quality customer relations and service experiences, will roll out in the company’s Automotive Productivity Management Suits (AMPS) Fixed Ops/Mate module […] [Read More]