It was revealed earlier this week that Response Logix has merged with auto industry social media solution provider Digital Air Strike, setting up a combined company that essentially gives dealers a “one-stop shop” for social media and lead-response solutions. There will be two business units within the new company, as Response Logix will provide dealers […] [Read More]

Along with broadening its technology relationship with Cisco, ADP Dealer Services this past weekend launched a Web-based payroll solution to U.S. clients. The company highlighted that Payroll Plus is designed to be a full-service, outsourced payroll solution customized for dealerships. It is powered by ADP Employer Services’ RUN payroll platform, currently running in more than […] [Read More]

Polk recently revealed it is providing Internet lead conversion reporting to Autobytel, working together to create what they said is a solution that defines vehicle sales conversion rates for Autobytel leads. The companies noted that the solution incorporates conversion reporting at a variety of levels. Those include OEM, vehicle segment type and those leads that […] [Read More]

AutoTrader.com declared today that it is taking co-op compliance for online advertising to “the next level” with make-based new-vehicle advertising packages, a new display advertising unit and dedicated specialists to assist dealers. With the majority of new-models buyers utilizing the Internet as their leading source during the shopping process, the company said it believes these […] [Read More]

Experian Automotive launched a new online business intelligence tool at the NADA convention on Sunday that it says can enable dealers to better understand the market, the vehicles that are selling and the people who are buying them. Sharing more about Velocity, officials noted that its "unique combination of data and analytics empowers users to […] [Read More]

FordDirect — a joint venture between Ford and its franchised dealers — just launched a new Web 2.0 platform, which is designed to make it even easier for consumers to search through Ford and Lincoln dealers’ inventories. Tapping into the prevalence of social media usage, the new DealerConnection Vehicle Showroom  — based on SiSTeR’s Technologies’ […] [Read More]

On Friday, DealerTrack said the company has fully integrated its AAX and eCarList products into one inventory management and merchandising solution for dealers, while also announcing the debut of a mobile application that allows dealers to manage financing while they’re on-the-go. Starting the AAX and eCarList integration, the DealerTrack eCarList platform is designed to help […] [Read More]

HookLogic recently entered into separate partnerships with Dataium and ActivEngage, announcing that both relationships are intended to enhance its lead-providing services for dealers. Hooklogic is partnering with Dataium, an aggregator of Internet automotive shopping activity, to build new insights and technology into its Lead to Show solution, enabling dealers to breathe new life into older, […] [Read More]

The National Insurance Crime Bureau announced late last leek it will be compiling all of its annual Passenger Vehicle Identification Manuals through the years — which help to assist law enforcement, insurance companies and others in determining the history and authenticity of a vehicle — on a CD.  The NICB first began producing this manual […] [Read More]

In a special press conference on-site at the National Automobile Dealers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo, Manheim management not only revealed its 2012 Used Car Market Report, but also unveiled the launch of Simulcast Everywhere. This new solution is designed to bring the auction to the car, anywhere in the world, with live auctioneer-led sales. […] [Read More]