Users such as Mastria Auto Group are enjoying the latest product from Darwin Automotive that became widely available for dealerships on Monday. The company released Darwin Online’s Fastlane, which is designed to improve the vehicle purchase or lease process so consumers can go into the Darwin application using any smart device, build out their deal […] [Read More]

Cloud-based dealer management system provider DealerCenter finalized enhanced relationships with a subprime auto finance company and a provider of vehicle service contracts with the developments aimed at helping independent dealers. According to separate news releases, DealerCenter now has improved connections with Nicholas Financial and GWC Warranty. Officials explained DealerCenter’s users now have one-click access to […] [Read More]

In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, we continue with our special episodes recapping general sessions from Used Car Week. Next up is a presentation from Eric Miltsch, co-founder and director of marketing at Dealer Teamwork. His session delves into, "How to Dominate Your Used Car Market: Master Inventory Management & Used-Car Marketing to […] [Read More]

Chase Disher has heard the talk about how consumers are “gobbling up light trucks.” “But our data shows that most small cars and crossovers remain hot items on the used market,” Disher, who is an analyst at Autolist.com, said in a news release. Disher is referring to a new Autolist study, and the title of […] [Read More]

Ricart Automotive Group has “embraced” consumer demands for a smoother car-buying process. And that includes a more digitalized purchasing process, as Ricart has participated in fintech company AutoFi’s Express Checkout program, which facilitates online car sales. It was one of Express Checkout’s delta test dealers back in 2017. But that doesn’t discount the importance of […] [Read More]

iSeeCars chief executive officer Phong Ly notes that Apple helped make the color white popular through the launch of the iPhone. “And consumers may associate it with being modern,” Ly said in a news release. White is one of the easiest colors to maintain, Ly said, adding that it actually hides dirt better than most […] [Read More]

Vince Sheehy says giving back to the community has always been an “integral cornerstone” of his company, Sheehy Auto Stores. Sheehy is president of the company, which on Thursday announced donations of $135,000 among 22 charities throughout the communities they serve in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland; and Richmond, Va. The donations are part […] [Read More]

Through fleet management company Donlen’s latest partnership and integration with Ford, Donlen customers with Ford vehicles can more quickly access their vehicle and fleet data, said Donlen director of telematics and safety products Elizabeth Rossiter. Donlen said on Thursday that its DriverPoint Telematics system is now fully integrated with Ford 2020-model-year vehicles. Donlen says that […] [Read More]

Ernie Garcia says that as Carvana continues expanding rapidly from coast to coast, growing its reach in California is a crucial part of that effort. Garcia is founder and chief executive officer for used-vehicle e-commerce platform Carvana, and the company on Friday said it launched its as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery to Chico and Yuba City, Calif.-area […] [Read More]

TrueCar has launched what it describes as a new consumer experience and strategic rebrand, including an improved used-car experience with enhanced price ratings that the company says provide “more precise used-vehicle price context for consumers.” That used-car experience also includes free condition history summaries and an improved matching algorithm that brings more relevant used-car inventory to […] [Read More]