With used inventory predicted to loosen this year, Dominion Dealer Solutions revealed Tuesday an addition to its Dominion Inventory suite. The company contends the new Inventory Health offering gives “dealers a quick way to identify areas needing improvement, monitor progress and improve inventory performance.” [Read More]

AutoTrader Group announced Tuesday two more of its companies have completed certification in the Reynolds Certified Interface Program. Joining previously certified VinSolutions are HomeNet and vAuto. Under the group’s structure, HomeNet, vAuto and VinSolutions are part of AutoTrader Group's Software Solutions business. As such, they offer dealerships software tools and related data analytics.   [Read More]

A newly launched service founded by a longtime car dealer is aiming to help dealerships and automakers connect with local same-brand customers and bring them back into the store to trade in or resell their rides. Based out of Costa Mesa, Calif., Hitfigure is designed to not only aid franchised dealers in generating more local […] [Read More]

Expanding its U.S. presence in the online registration and titling marketplace, Dealertrack Technologies entered into an agreement to acquire Casey & Casey NPS, which does business as Auto Title Express. Dealertrack said total consideration for the transaction is expected to be $21.2 million in cash, subject to standard purchase price adjustments. That sum will give […] [Read More]

Many may see radio advertising as a thing of the past, but with new technology comes new opportunities. With Pandora Internet radio and satellite radio offerings bringing drivers various music and radio programs mostly commercial free, the ads that do run are bound to grab some attention. A group of Arizona dealers is capitalizing on […] [Read More]

Ford is implementing its first-ever, fully user-generated ad campaign to introduce the new 2014 Ford Fiesta, enlisting the people power of social media. In making the announcement on Tuesday, Ford officials said the company is seeking 100 “social influencers” who will convey the attributes and personality of the new Fiesta through a mix of paid […] [Read More]

Thousands of dealers have spoken, and the results are in. Honoring leaders in innovation, performance and customer service, DrivingSales recently announced its dealer-selected 2012 Dealer Satisfaction Awards. Awards are given based on ratings and reviews by the company’s dealer participants of their vendor partners, who use the Vendor Ratings platform to declare which industry vendors […] [Read More]

Dealer management services company Quorum recently announced it has integrated its DMS XSellerator with a popular suite of customer relationship management products. In an effort to best serve its dealer customers, the company has integrated XSellerator with VinSolutions. Quorum customers that choose to use the advanced CRM capabilities of VinSolutions will have access to automated […] [Read More]

instaVIN announced Tuesday a free mobile app designed to allows users to run a VIN check and generate vehicle history and title reports from the company. To do this, users simply scan the VIN barcode on existing photos or entering the VIN manually. Through the mobile app, dealers can scan VIN numbers while they’re at […] [Read More]

Over the weekend at the NADA Convention & Expo, Experian Automotive launched a new program within AutoCheck that sends out alerts to users to notify them of changes in a vehicle’s condition or history “in a timely manner.” AutoCheck allows OEM certified pre-owned programs and lenders to track 28 different elements, which include things like […] [Read More]