Dominion Dealer Solutions announced this week the release of Priority Page, an added feature for DealActivator, its equity data mining program. With the new feature, dealers can view equity prospects all on one page, making the program more efficient, which before required dealers to use the manual campaign builder to generate contacts based on specified […] [Read More]

ELEAD1ONE announced this week that they have hired a new vice president of strategic operations. The new addition, George Athan, comes into the position with nearly 30 years of experience in the auto retail operations field, including time spent with AutoNation and DCH Auto Group. Bill Wittenmyer, ELEAD1ONE partner, believes Athan will fit into the […] [Read More]

Auto dealer cooperative Wholesale Auto Supply Co. has now begun to offer a biometric-based identification device, for time and attendance purposes, to its members. The technology, provided by Actual iD, uses fingerprint scanning to identify intended individuals for the purpose of time-keeping, providing access to certain areas, and other uses as determined by the customer. […] [Read More]

TrueCar announced late last week that it is bringing its legal team in-house by hiring three new leaders. This trio — consisting of Troy Foster, Johnny Stephenson and Jeff Swart — joined TrueCar after years of experience working for the company’s outside regulatory and corporate counsel. Foster, the new chief legal and compliance officer, is […] [Read More]

Xcira announced the development of a patented handheld condition reporting system that is designed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the vehicle inspection and condition reporting process.  The latest in a series of technological solutions developed by Xcira is called the ICE (Intelligent Condition Evaluator). “Xcira continues to define the auction industry with support […] [Read More]

Another free, online financial assessment tool has hit the market this week designed to give consumers a quicker, more convenient way to tell if they can afford dealer quotes. Requisite Press has launched AffordCheck, a financial assessment tool based on the 20-4-10 auto financing rule, which consists of a minimum 20 percent down payment, a […] [Read More]

Dealertrack Technologies announced Tuesday afternoon that it has acquired ASR Pro, a company that provides Web-based electronic multipoint-inspection and fixed operations services for dealers. Approximate total consideration for the purchase includes $12 million in cash and $2 million in Dealertrack shares — all of which would be subject to standard purchase price adjustments. Dealertrack also […] [Read More]

Online marketing company Net Driven is continuing its expansion into the automotive industry with a few new tools for dealers, along with a grand opening for its new headquarters. The Pennsylvania company will be moving to its new headquarters in Scranton, Pa., on July 17, in conjunction with the inaugural meeting of its Automotive Dealer […] [Read More]

To help dealers win more used-vehicle trade-ins and further grow their volume and profits through better inventory management and customer engagement, Dealertrack Technologies introduced an all-new Inventory+ vehicle trade-in quote module and a fully integrated transportation tool. Officials explained on Monday that dealers now have access to two new powerful tools within Inventory+, making the […] [Read More]

Carvana said Monday it has launched a white-label online auto retailing platform that marks the company’s first foray into the business-to-business space. Through this custom retail offering, outside companies — including everyone from retail organizations to financial institutions — can gain full access to Carvana’s proprietary technology. In essence, this would provide such companies with […] [Read More]