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]

Leading up to and during the National Automobile Dealers Association’s Convention & Expo, Dominion Dealer Solutions has been launching a variety of upgrades and new features. For example, the company announced it has launched a dealer-branded consumer mobile app. The Be Back app, a white-labeled mobile application branded for each dealership, is a mobile glove […] [Read More]

FirstLook Systems is unveiling its FirstLook 3.0 at the National Automobile Dealers Association’s Convention & Expo. This latest version is designed to empower users with cutting-edge capabilities based on market research of best-in-class dealership practices. The new offering will include PING III, a pricing tool with Unit Pricing Power, which expands upon current pricing capabilities. […] [Read More]

In an exclusive with Auto Remarketing, AutoTrader.com revealed it has enhanced features included in the new Connections Expert solution in an effort to make it easier for dealers to provide a better shopping experience online. New for 2012 are the comprehensive Chat Dashboard and Sitelink Pro feature, officials revealed. [Read More]

vAuto has added two new features to its Provision inventory management system that it believes should give dealers a shot-in-the-arm for finding inventory. Explaining the upgrades in more detail, officials noted that Provision now includes vehicle query features, as well as inventory segment grading. [Read More]

On Tuesday, Kelley Blue Book formed relationship with Auction Genius, a Web-based software provider for dealers buying vehicles at auction.  Officials indicated the Kelley Blue Book Auction Value is now integrated into the Auction Genius product to help dealers make the best purchase possible.     With a combined screen view, dealers who use the Auction Genius […] [Read More]