Dealers, it seems, are exploring a bevy of alternative avenues to acquire used-vehicle inventory like dealer-to-dealer trade networks, online auctions and multiplatform remarketing, as well as websites where they can generate trades directly from consumers. At the same time, more traditional routes like working the trade-in and the brick-and-mortar auction sales are a strong mainstay […] [Read More]

As the 2015 model-year Subaru Legacy and Outback models make it onto dealers’ lots, the units will contain even more infotainment options to market to shoppers. Subaru of America announced the debut of its Subaru STARLINK infotainment system, utilizing Clarion’s Smart Access platform, and available in these two new models. The new system focuses on […] [Read More]

What published reports back in May indicated was in the works came to fruition on Tuesday — Gannett Co. will soon solely own Cars.com. Gannett signed a definitive agreement to acquire full ownership of Cars.com as part of a structure to create two new publicly traded companies with scale. Under the agreement, Gannett will acquire the 73 percent […] [Read More]

AutoTrader.com has a new president: Jared Rowe, who spent the past two-and-a-half years in the same role at Kelley Blue Book. AutoTrader announced Monday afternoon that Rowe is replacing Alan Smith, who is leaving the company to pursue personal interests. Taking over for Rowe as president of KBB is Steve Lind, who joined KBB in […] [Read More]

ADP Dealer Services recently launched what the technology solutions provider is calling its new Service Connect Community. The company said that this online forum is designed for dealer clients to share knowledge and information about software and services. Community members can post questions, get answers and provide insight to their peers directly from their ADP […] [Read More]

DealerMatch announced this week the release of a new interface for MatchPro. The program, which was launched in January, is a self-learning, personalized recommendation engine geared for dealers which helps purchase vehicles from other dealers. With the new interface, dealers can now access MatchPro directly. Paul Sims, the co-founder and customer strategy officer for DealerMatch, […] [Read More]

Manheim announced this week the hiring of a new vice president of digital services. Jenifer Eggert, a former vice president of sales for AutoTrader.com moves into this role with over 12 years of digital-related experience and will assume her new responsibilities on Monday. Janet Barnard, Manheim’s chief operating officer, is looking forward to Eggert’s continued […] [Read More]

Cross-Sell Reports, a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions,  announced today the release of localized market data and reporting solutions for Arkansas dealers. The suite of market reports available include Cross-Sell Interactive, Market Analysis, Statewide Dealer and Leinholder Summary, and MarketIntel, the latter of which uses heat mapping to visualize new- and used-vehicle sales as well […] [Read More]

American AutoXchange and RedBumper founder Bruce Thompson officially launched a newly formed holding company on Wednesday with the goal incubating, developing and distributing multiple software initiatives across different sectors of the industry during the rest of the year. Thompson and the rest of his executive leadership team highlighted that Pearl Technology Holdings will aim to […] [Read More]

NextGear Capital recently added the EDGE ASI Auction Operating System to its floor planning integration with AuctionACCESS. As a result of this integration, NextGear Capital president Brian Geitner highlighted that all auctions on the Edge ASI system will have the ability to receive updated NextGear Capital credit availability and originate floor plan transactions through the […] [Read More]