Earlier this week, Carfax and Cars.com integrated Carfax Vehicle History Reports into the Cars.com mobile app. Now, shoppers searching for used vehicles using the Android or iPhone Cars.com app can get free Carfax Vehicle History Reports from subscribing dealers. The companies insist this valuable information can help smartphone shoppers pinpoint vehicles that fit their needs […] [Read More]

Sirius XM Radio has expanded its offering for Chrysler dealers, announcing Monday that these dealerships can now also offer their customers a three-month SiriusXM subscription on all used vehicles that have factory-installed satellite radios — even for non-Chrysler Group vehicles on the dealers’ lots. This deal was already provided to new-vehicle and certified pre-owned customers […] [Read More]

To help put the emphasis on new technology development in the new year, OneCommand has named a new vice president of information technology. Taking on this role is Mary Braunstein, OneCommand’s new vice president of information technology. Braunstein will manage the company’s growing development team and work to accelerate the introduction of new and enhanced […] [Read More]

ResponseLogix and Dominion Dealer Solutions recently announced a technology partnership designed to provide their dealers with more than a dozen synchronized functions designed to simplify the dealer’s user experience. The deep integration between ResponseLogix and Dominion Dealer Solutions’ CRM, formerly Autobase, has produced new integrated functionality. Key features include: comprehensive view of lead history (price […] [Read More]

DealerTrack Holdings, introduced a new online inventory search and comparison solution this week that will be distributed by Chrome Data Solutions, a joint venture between DealerTrack and Autodata. Officials explained this new tool — SmartFind — is tied to actual dealer inventory for manufacturers, portals, technology providers and dealers. This new Web service, which can […] [Read More]

AAA has released a new Auto Buying Tools app for the Apple iPhone that is designed to help consumers become more educated and confident when it comes to car buying. And as many dealers can likely attest, a confident and informed shopper may be more willing to make a purchase. The free Auto Buying Tools […] [Read More]

Meant to enhance the capability of the vehicle’s infotainment system, Subaru of America and Aha by Harman recently forged partnership geared to use the Aha platform to seamlessly bring Web-based content into Subaru models. Officials said the goal is to let drivers interact with this Web-based content right through their radios. Subaru said it is […] [Read More]

On the heels of adjusting its model to flat-fee billing in Virginia and suspending operations in other states, TrueCar announced “proactive” changes on Monday to ensure compliance with state laws and emphasize “its commitment to state regulators, state dealer associations and to better serve its dealer partners.” TrueCar’s changes include creating a new billing model […] [Read More]

Audi of America is using its foursquare account to augment its sponsorship of the U.S. Ski Team. Late last week, Audi explained that members of the U.S. Ski Team, including Olympians Lindsey Vonn and Andrew Weibrecht, are contributing tips with the best skiing destinations to Audi’s foursquare account. The OEM indicated that foursquare users who […] [Read More]

The heads of KainAutomotive.com and Kate Frost Inc. formed a strategic alliance late last week with the aim being to boost dealership training and guidance on a host of topics. The alliance is geared to enhance education about dealership websites, social media, reputation management, search engines, third-party leads, online classifieds and eBay Motors. David Kain […] [Read More]