Though many see apps as tools specific to smartphones, AutoTrader.com is exploring another facet of this emerging market. The company said Thursday it has launched a new app for Samsung Smart TVs. "People are increasingly using mobile, consoles, TVs and many other emerging technologies to gather automotive information and make purchase decisions," said Nick Park, […] [Read More]

Thanks to a new offering from the automaker’s Mopar brand, Chrysler Group dealerships will have factory-connected tablet technology in their service drives that can help them move customers through much quicker. The automaker compared Mopar’s wiADVISOR platform to the check-in service one might find at a high-end hotel, where guest information and preferences would already […] [Read More]

Regional third-party vehicle sale website KSL Cars announced Wednesday that advertising dealerships can now use online chat features  to connect with potential buyers. The Utah-based company has added Contact at Once live chat capabilities in the site’s automotive ads. KSL Cars will bundle Contact At Once in its auto dealer packages, officials noted. [Read More]

DealerRater revealed this week it has launched a new tool in the Canadian market to help dealers monitor and improve their online reputation. The new 360Certified is the premium level of the company’s  Certified Dealer Program, which offers dealerships an online reputation and social monitoring platform. This new offering was launched in the U.S. this […] [Read More]

There’s no arguing it: Thanks to mobile devices, consumers are always connected to the Internet—and the constant stream of information that comes with it. I spoke about this topic at the DrivingSales Executive Summit in Las Vegas, and in this six-part blog series, I’ll recap the highlights. Part I: The new-car shopper Part I begins […] [Read More]

A dealer has more to consider these days than a simple website when designing a digital marketing plan. And the ways to snag a potential buyer over the Internet are growing. According to a recent survey of online vehicle shoppers commissioned by Chrome Data, consumers are increasing their use of mobile devices and social media […] [Read More]

On Monday, RedBumper announced the release of a new solution, SmartPrice, which the company says can eliminate the need for manual daily price updates and automatically syndicates and distributes list prices. The tool is designed to allow dealers to automatically price their inventory against trim and option matched competitor vehicles in their markets, and optimizes […] [Read More]

Dealer.com has named a new chief executive officer, the company said late last week.Tapped for the position is president and co-founder Rick Gibbs. Gibbs officially becomes CEO and president of the company on Jan. 1. Company co-founder and current CEO Mark Bonfigli will focus on “innovating and evolving” Dealer.com's workplace and unique culture of wellness […] [Read More]

AutoManger Inc. recently unveiled a new version of its dealer management software, which includes a new tool for managing flooring costs. Desk Manager 11.93 also expands on the capabilities of its predecessors with improved profit calculations and universal date/time settings, the company shared. The company explained that now, dealers who use a revolving line of […] [Read More]

ADESA said Thursday it has rolled out a new website for OPENLANE customers. The company explained that  next.ADESA.com is built on OPENLANE’s technology and will replace the post-login pages of OPENLANE.com. Here’s how it works: Once a dealer has logged into OPENLANE.com, he or she will now find a new user experience (next.ADESA.com) and can […] [Read More]