Technology

JMN Logistics, a sponsor of the next week’s National Remarketing Conference, revealed which executives will be attending the event to promote its services to dealers and other industry outlets. Expected to be in San Diego are owner Jon Nuckolls, Cindy Darnell, director of sales, and Kelly Collinson, customer relations manager. Since 1999, JMN Logistics has […] [Read More]

MetroGistics, a full-service vehicle transportation company, not only launched a new website on Monday but also a corresponding application for the iPhone. Both tools are meant to facilitate simple and fast online quotes that can give customers unprecedented access to shipment tracking and instant ETA updates. For the Web user, MetroGistics’ newly revised website can […] [Read More]

DrivingSales, a dealer social network, recently presented the first Innovation Cup Award for the most innovative dealership solution of 2010 during its Executive Summit in Las Vegas. Scoring the highest in dealer reviewing to take home the honor was eCarList True Target Mobile. Site officials said Cobalt Digital Advertising Package, GOSO — Social Media Dashboard, […] [Read More]

Dealerskins, a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions and a provider of online auto solutions, revealed its new group director of search and analytics on Thursday. Assuming the post is Ryan Pryor, who becomes a member of the management team for Dealerskins and XIGroup. [Read More]

As the Internet continues to become a more vital part of the automotive landscape, dealers have a wide spectrum of online retail resources available to them to aid in generating leads, expanding their footprint, using the Web as another avenue to sell cars and building relationships. [Read More]

OneCommand announced this week it’s moving its corporate headquarters. The provider of preference-based, automated, multi-channel marketing is relocating from Cincinnati to a larger, custom-designed facility in the nearby suburb of Mason, Ohio. Company officials highlighted their new facility includes several enhanced employee amenities. Among them are a large break room, updated workstations, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, […] [Read More]

While also sharing a brief look at its financial standing, Reynolds and Reynolds altered its top-level executive team on Wednesday. Succeeding president Rob Nalley, who was named vice chairman of Reynolds, is Ron Lamb. The company indicated both executives will report directly to Reynolds chairman and chief executive officer Bob Brockman. The new roles are […] [Read More]

ResponseLogix, whose digital response management software is designed to help dealers respond to online leads quicker and more effectively, announced for the second time this month another brand of franchise dealerships now has access to its services. After revealing earlier in October that General Motors stores now are included, ResponseLogix indicated earlier this week that BMW franchises […] [Read More]

CarGurus revealed Wednesday that it has enhanced its DealFinder online auto shopping tool to include regional pricing data. Basically, DealFinder analyzes more than 2 million vehicle listings each day and utilizes historic pricing models to determine the “live market value" of specific vehicles. Taken into consideration are the individual’s vehicle’s mileage, model, trim and options. [Read More]

R.L. Polk & Co. and Hook — a company that provides incentive programs to help increase traffic for various lead-driven businesses, including auto dealerships — recently conducted a pilot program for a test-drive incentive at MileOne dealerships. Officials said results were quite positive. In fact, dealers who participated saw their closing rates climb 20 percent […] [Read More]