Carzato understands how valuable certified pre-owned vehicles are in your dealership inventory. To help stores get the most for those units at retail, the automotive online services provider recently rolled out its certified pre-owned vehicle feature, allowing dealerships to sell certified units online utilizing its cross-tier and brand-customizable online vehicle-buying tool that routes high-intent shoppers […] [Read More]

With vehicle miles travel at levels not seen since the summer before the pandemic, communication within your service drive is critical, and Dealer-FX is trying to make sure managers have the tools they need to do just that. Tony Boulos, a service consultant at McGrath Lexus of Chicago, described his experiencing using an integrated messaging […] [Read More]

Kevin Mantz said the Rplate digital license plate symbolizes the technology trends in automobiles. Mantz, who is general manager for Future Nissan in California, said about 40% of vehicles’ cost today is dedicated to technology. “The license plate is the only remaining element of a vehicle that heretofore remained untouched by technology's advance,” Mantz said […] [Read More]

Along with boosting its manpower in the Motor City, Vroom has launched its local Detroit hub and what it describes as a more customized driveway experience for 3.4 million people in 740 ZIP codes within a 40-mile radius. That experience includes a more personalized concierge service in which customer advocates transport cars directly to car […] [Read More]

Black Book has integrated its data into Vettx, an auto industry software provider, stating that the partnership will provide dealers with more data to make faster, more accurate decisions. Vettx said it makes buying private party vehicles directly from consumers accessible for dealers of any size. In its most recent update, dealers can send SMS […] [Read More]

Through a new pilot program between TrueCar and digital sales platform Roadster, consumers using TrueCar will be able to finalize their car buying deals digitally through an API that integrates into Roadster’s back-end software. TrueCar president and chief executive officer Mike Darrow said that through the pilot program, TrueCar consumers at select dealerships will be able […] [Read More]

Vroom, which has delivered in the Chicago and Los Angeles areas since its 2012 founding, has opened new hubs in those cities. Vroom, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used vehicles, said that in the Windy City, it is also offering a more customized driveway experience for 4.7 million people in 420 ZIP codes within […] [Read More]

As digital-first experiences take the spotlight and consumers increasingly seek reviews about how businesses are handling pandemic-related health and safety concerns,  Cars.com said 10 million car buyers have now left reviews for dealers on its platform. The milestone comes as 38% of consumers report they read more reviews because of COVID-19, according to a DealerRater […] [Read More]

Used-car e-commerce platform Shift launched its service to purchase cars from consumers in the Las Vegas region.  It is the company’s first market in Nevada, and consumers are now eligible to sell their cars directly to Shift in 11 U.S. geographies. Shift co-chief executive officer Toby Russell said Las Vegas is business-friendly and is a major […] [Read More]

Digital driver assistance services provider Agero introduced a new service that it says removes the hassle and minimizes the costs and risks of safely moving vehicles.  Agero said it built the new service — called Vehicle Transport — for automotive manufacturers, dealer groups and fleet management companies. The service assists in areas such as contactless […] [Read More]