Enterprise Rent-A-Car launched a new philanthropic initiative this week called Giving Back. It’s a contest where charities nominated by Enterprise employees compete through social media outlets for funds from the company’s foundation. Visitors to Giving Back on the Enterprise Facebook page can learn about the individual charities and vote for foundation funds to be given […] [Read More]

Kia Canada recently added Quorum Information Technologies’ XSellerator product as a recommended dealership management system for Kia dealers across Canada. The new integration features include electronic financial statement submission, parts ordering, warranty claims submission and parts file updates. Quorum also offers integration with Kia’s electronic parts catalogue. Quorum worked closely with Kia and a beta […] [Read More]

AutoTrader.com and Contact At Once partnered Tuesday to deliver chat functionality to dealers who list their vehicles for sale on the site.  The dealer live chat feature is a part of AutoTrader.com’s Connections Bundle, which is intended to provide dealers with multiple avenues to build and foster relationships with shoppers online. That Connections Bundle also […] [Read More]

Automotive Internet Media revealed Monday it will offer its search engine optimization services to a select number of dealers in each market. Company executives explained they provide ethical SEO services and adhere to Google’s Webmaster Guidelines. All clients can utilize Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools to track the results of the campaign. SEO strategy can […] [Read More]

Late last week, Edmunds.com debuted a new offering at its AutoObserver.com website that is designed to serve as a resource for a variety of auto industry trends, including monthly vehicle sales, incentives, vehicle consideration data and much more. The Car Data Center will allow visitors to check out free charts and downloadable spreadsheets that feature: —Monthly […] [Read More]

After months of research and testing in attempt to better serve dealer partners, CarsDirect recently launched a completely redesigned version of its website. Site officials explained the new CarsDirect.com introduces an all-new user interface designed to simplify the navigation process for consumers. The simplified interface can allow consumers to move through the site more quickly […] [Read More]

AiM Mobile Inspections recently rolled out an additional element to its AiM Certified package — the chance for consumers to purchase a vehicle inspection that includes an oil and transmission fluid analysis. Developed through an exclusive alliance with Titan Certified, AiM Mobile Inspections contends the science of oil and transmission fluid testing can be used […] [Read More]

Autobytel emphasized its revenue and gross margin progress and new-vehicle purchase request increases despite the company taking operating and net losses during the fourth quarter and all of 2010. For strictly the fourth quarter, Autobytel reported this week that its operating loss totaled $3.2 million, compared with an operating loss of $1.1 million for the […] [Read More]

In making a presentation about how AutoTrader.com fits into the large world of online marketing, chief executive officer Chip Perry also revealed how much revenue the site expects to generate this year. A figure that would surpass its previous high by a wide margin, Perry projected AutoTrader.com’s 2011 revenue to be $1.037 billion. Last year, […] [Read More]

The Next Up — an electronic system designed to manage the sales activity of dealership sales teams — recently reached a new threshold of store adoption. Company officials indicated 100 stores are using the system nationwide, including rooftops from every major brand and some of the largest groups in the country. In what executives from […] [Read More]