EasyCare revealed a new acquisition this week, announcing that it recently bought technology company CoVideo. Explaining the services of CoVideo, officials noted that it offers a proprietary format for streaming video e-mail. They said it is easy to use and is designed to allow dealers to connect with current customers, potential customers and employees in […] [Read More]

Recognizing Google’s importance to the auto industry, the National Automobile Dealers Association has enlisted Michelle Morris, director of Google’s automotive industry division, to share insights into online car shopper behavior at its upcoming convention. And with about 84 percent of shoppers leveraging the Web to help make purchasing decisions, Morris said it’s important that dealers have a […] [Read More]

After reaching an initial goal of 100,000 new-vehicle sales, TrueCar.com officials discovered Monday that consumers have now used their site for more than 200,000 sales. Officials revealed that it took 48 months since the company’s inception in 2006 to reach the 100,000-sales mark; however, the second milestone took less than a year. TrueCar reported a growth rate […] [Read More]

ADP Dealer Services revealed last week the seven latest additions to its list of vendors that have been approved for the ADP Third Party Access Program. The companies that have gained approval since July 1 are: —DataScan Technologies —Universal Dealer Consultants —CrystalNet —DealerMine [Read More]

Carfax will begin a new Webinar series next week that it says can facilitate stronger used-vehicle sales for dealers by guiding them to a more firm understanding of the latest industry trends, best practices and technologies. [Read More]

NADAguides.com revealed Wednesday that it has brought in a former R.L. Polk & Co. leader to serve as online partner manager. Joining the company is Ryan Anderson, whose experience includes account management, data and research analytics, product and customer development. Anderson’s background also includes 12 years of working in the auto industry’s price and specification […] [Read More]

vAuto’s Dale Pollak is leading a free online workshop next week that can help dealers locate the vehicles they need in their inventory and do so at the best price. Dealers, general managers and used-car managers are invited to attend Engineered Inventory Presented by Dale Pollak, which is being held from noon EST to 1 […] [Read More]

For most of the year, OneCommand provides phone technology that can help dealers enhance business opportunities. But as the holidays approach, the company again is assisting another well-known client — Santa Claus. For the fifth year in a row, OneCommand is joining forces with Cincinnati Bell to power the free Santa Calls program. The initiative allows […] [Read More]

Seen as a possible catalyst to year-end sales, this week Kelley Blue Book officially announced the launch of its free, interactive Android application, a tool intended to complement its iPhone and Windows Phone 7 apps that are also available. KBB indicated that since its launch in the Android Market in mid-November, the app has received more than […] [Read More]

CarDomain.com, a social networking website for vehicle enthusiasts, recently expanded its online offerings by creating what officials are describing as a new community blogging site. The purpose of Autoholics.com is to give users with a CarDomain profile the chance to blog about several topics, including project cars, car shows and motorsports involvement, in addition to […] [Read More]