Based on the contention that nearly 80 percent of potential purchasers began their online vehicle shopping using a search engine, Trilogy developed a premium lead service for used vehicles based on what the company believes is already proven new-vehicle lead technology. Executives highlighted Trilogy SmartLeads is designed to provide high quality third-party leads for used […] [Read More]

This week’s acquisition by Autobytel of a mobile communications provider will offer dealers and auto manufacturers a new way to connect with consumers. Autobytel on Monday announced its purchase of Advanced Mobile LLC, a provider of mobile communications services designed specifically for the automotive industry. As a result of the acquisition, Autobytel said it will […] [Read More]

Dealertrack Technologies announced it has appointed a new head to its Canadian operations. Named to the position of vice president and general manager of Dealertrack Canada is Michael McCarthy. The new hire has an extensive background in financial services. McCarthy is joining the company from Davis & Henderson, where he was vice president for lending […] [Read More]

Auto Data Direct, a Web-based motor vehicle record database, announced Tuesday it has added three states to its lineup. Users can now access records from Washington, Virginia and Indiana, bringing the company’s state count to 31. Commenting on the news, Jim Taylor, president, said, "This is an important milestone in the growth of our company's […] [Read More]

Dealer.com revealed an update to its Customer Relationship Management solution today that might be a big time-saver for dealers. The company’s CRM product has received ADP Dealer Services' Third-Party Access Program certification. Now, as a result of the certification, the company asserts dealers can "more efficiently" track and report sales and service progress in real-time […] [Read More]

In a move designed to streamline the sales process for dealers, Auto/Mate Dealership Systems said Monday that its AMPS Dealership Management System has been completely integrated with ELEAD1ONE, a company that provides dealers with virtual business development center, customer relationship management and retail solutions. Dealers who use Auto/Mate’s DMS product can now have real-time, bi-directional […] [Read More]

In-car satellite and streaming radio systems, such as SiriusXM and iTunes Radio are household names among shoppers these days, a trend OEMs are capitalizing on for advertising opportunities. Nissan revealed Monday it will become the exclusive automotive launch partner for Apple iTunes Radio. The company announced it has agreed on a first-year partnership commitment for […] [Read More]

Automotive Internet Media recently teamed up with Google’s Wildfire social platform to enhance its social media marketing package for the automotive industry. Automotive Internet Media’s team will continue to work with their clients to provide great online content and promotion, but will now leverage the Google Wildfire platform in hopes of achieving even greater results. […] [Read More]

Dealer solutions provider AutoSoft signed an agreement last week with Motive Retail to offer an innovative integration solution for AutoSoft customers. AutoSoft said it’s is the first dealer management system provider in the market to partner with Motive Retail’s dealer system integration solutions to create a unique platform for enhanced third-party integrations. Motive Retail uses […] [Read More]

Why does the human touch still matter in the remarketing business that’s becoming increasingly Web-based? This is just one of the questions Auto Remarketing tackles in its special section on Digital Trends, Tools and Strategies in the upcoming October 1-14 issue. [Read More]