Dealers now have another option when choosing where to list their inventory online. Adding to the ranks of sites which include AutoTrader.ca, Kijiji, and more, is AutoGo.ca. TC Media introduced the new site this week, which is designed for drivers who are looking for a new or used vehicle, anywhere across Canada Interestingly, the site […] [Read More]

In the last couple of articles, we talked about getting Gen X and Y consumers to pull the trigger — visiting your lot and buying a vehicle. In this chapter, we’ll delve a little deeper into the science of winning these consumers online. As we’ve already covered, the Internet has fundamentally altered the way younger […] [Read More]

AutoTraderClassics.com, an online marketplace for classic car enthusiasts, is offering consumers a new sweepstakes which gives participants the opportunity to win a "Dream Car Tour" and more. The site will be giving the winner a check for $5,000 and the Dream Car Tour, offered by Gotham Dream Cars. The company explained the tour includes a […] [Read More]

Video email services company Covideo revealed this week an update to its mobile app that will allow dealerships and other businesses connect to with customers through text messages in a new way. The update will allow Covideos to be sent as text messages, in addition to emails. Larry Dorfman, chairman and chief executive officer of […] [Read More]

Ford and Sirius XM Radio announced that the Blue Oval will be the first automaker to offer in-vehicle access to the SiriusXM Internet Radio app in Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC AppLink.  Ford customers driving vehicles with these capabilities will have access to the MySXM and SiriusXM On Demand features of SiriusXM Internet Radio on […] [Read More]

DealerFire has announced the release of three new product features and enhancements to Ignite, its proprietary Content Management System, which are now available as standard offerings to the company’s dealership clients. Leif Richards, vice president of Web services at DealerFire, said, “Developing ways to improve usability and add value to our system is a priority […] [Read More]

Carfax has launched a free service that allows car owners to track service history and make vehicle maintenance easier. Through myCARFAX, car owners receive automatic service alerts and get critical information about open safety recalls reported for their car. Consumers can create a free myCARFAX account through a mobile app for iPhone and Android products […] [Read More]

Dealertrack Canada announced today it has completed Dealer System certification with General Motors of Canada. What does this mean for GM dealers? Now, GM of Canada dealers using Dealertrack’s DMS can transfer data directly with GM of Canada’s corporate systems, including the transmission of parts, warranty, financial and inventory information, the companies said. As a […] [Read More]

RoadDealer.com, an online platform that looks to help dealerships buy, sell and trade aged and wholesale vehicles between other stores, formed two new partnerships recently. RoadDealer.com is now the exclusive auction alternative partner for the Chicago Auto Trade Association and the Auto Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee. Through its members-only website, RoadDealer.com’s database of inventory […] [Read More]

Along with offering a free webinar this week titled, “Your Top 5 Compliance Concerns for the Summer,” Dealertrack Technologies introduced TradeDriver, an online trade-in appraisal tool. The company highlighted that TradeDriver can enable dealers, OEMs and third-party portals to present customized vehicle trade-in appraisal offers directly to consumers on their websites. Officials believe this tool […] [Read More]