Marketing provider eLEAD CRM recently entered into a partnership with Text2Drive for a product designed to allow dealers to engage customers through text messaging, the method they believe is the preferred form of communication for millions of consumers. Officials from eLEAD CRM reiterated Text2Drive is a solution that can allow consumers to search dealer inventories, […] [Read More]

Taking away potential sales leads from dealers, Kelley Blue Book recently spotted online scams using a fake KBB website. Officials believe the scams look to solicit funds from buyers via an escrow-based, guaranteed buyer-protection program, which Kelley Blue Book does not offer. KBB said it has received a small but increasing number of inquiries during […] [Read More]

Dealers who use the Dealer Specialties’ appraisal tool MarketControl Analytics can now access Galves Auto Price List through the program. By integrating the list into the company’s appraisal tool, users can now more easily access trade-in values. “We have recognized the strong allegiance that dealers particularly in the Northeastern U.S. have for the Galves Auto […] [Read More]

Shoppers have turned more and more to the Web in the car-buying process, and in light of this online push, Netsertive says it has the tools that can help dealers take advantage of this growing trend. The online ad technology company will be on hand at next month’s Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition to show […] [Read More]

IronPlanet Motors recently revealed its free mobile app, which allows buyers to use their iPhone and Android products to take care of their used-car and used-powersport purchasing needs. More specifically, the app can be used to search for vehicles and customize these searches by segment or auction date. Users can also access inspection reports, add […] [Read More]

Revealed last week, a group of Web-savvy companies announced an upcoming summit tour that will delve into the ways dealers can use Internet sales and marketing sources as a way to drive business to their stores. Liquid Motors, Carfax, eBay Motors and OPENLANE will be orchestrating The Effective Internet Marketing: Wholesale to Retail Summits, scheduled […] [Read More]

Edmunds.com revealed late last week that it has updated its Android smartphone app to include more used-car pricing information. The added features allow for users to research the specifications of used vehicles and to configure and appraise them with trade-in, private party and retail prices based on Edmunds.com’s True Market Value calculations. [Read More]

Earlier this week, Discount Quebec conducted the beta launch of a private-label auction and dealer-to-dealer wholesale marketplace where dealers can purchase vehicles straight from the Canadian rental car company and utilize inventory auctions for no transaction fees. The auction platform is powered by XLane, which is a professional networking and remarketing portal. Users can participate […] [Read More]

Often, the toughest part of a used-car manager’s daily work is finding the necessary vehicles to fill inventory needs and doing so at a reasonable price. In fact, the latest data from CNW Research indicates that although days’ supply of used cars has improved to some degree, it’s around half of what dealers had in […] [Read More]

One of AutoRevo’s co-founders now is in charge after the company revealed Thursday co-founder, president and chief executive officer Chad Polk has left the company. Replacing Polk as president is Mark Hoffman, the company’s other co-founder who also was chief technology officer. Hoffman emphasized the change in management at AutoRevo — a provider of dealer […] [Read More]