Rather than further diversify its portfolio, Ally Financial announced on Wednesday that it will condense its sphere. In an effort to leverage its strengths, better optimize capital allocation and provide even more focused dealer support, Ally said it is taking strategic actions that will enable it to concentrate more on its core business operations. The […] [Read More]

Two service providers perhaps already being leveraged at your store now are working together to help you turn more financed deliveries. This week, Auto/Mate Dealership Systems integrated its dealership management system (DMS) with ProMax, a leading supplier of retail automotive CRM/ILM, desking, credit and compliance software. The companies highlighted that dealers using both Auto/Mate and […] [Read More]

Dealership sales and marketing strategies can now benefit from a new solution that delivers sales insights and market share data. A new tool that offers real-time analytics and insights is now available exclusively through iHeartMedia, which claims to have over 131 million social followers and reach roughly a quarter of a billion broadcast listeners each […] [Read More]

Dealertrack now has some new space in the tech scene out West.  The company announced that a 112,000-square-foot facility based in Draper, Utah will serve as office space to support the Dealertrack DMS team. The Dealertrack DMS team was previously in South Jordan, Utah. Employees  will start working out of the facility in early February. Teams from fellow Cox Automotive […] [Read More]

Search Optics is a new partner that has taken on an integrated digital marketing strategy with Suzuki dealers throughout the Brazilian market. The company recently announced that Suzuki Vehicles of Brazil chose the digital marketing provider to be a part of its new single-source digital marketing program, which aims to foster a more connected customer experience and a more unified […] [Read More]

Self-driving car startup AutoX has launched a new grocery delivery and mobile store service in San Jose, Calif., that consumers can use to order fresh produce and other goods. The company announced Wednesday that its new service is available to customers in geo-fenced areas throughout San Jose. AutoX said that its pilot launch consists of two phases. While […] [Read More]

Dealers using both Auto/Mate Dealership Systems and ProMax solutions can now access strengthened sales, lead, marketing and productivity management tools. Auto/Mate announced Monday that it has integrated its dealership management system (DMS) with ProMax to help dealers optimize their sales process and lead generation by way of real-time data exchanges between the two systems. “ProMax is a […] [Read More]

It’s an interesting enigma, the 3-year-old car. Supply for these vehicles is at record levels, says a report from Edmunds. But that doesn’t appear to have slowed sales. According to the company’s latest Used Car Report, roughly a fourth of used-car sales at franchised dealerships during the second quarter were 3-year-old rides. But the average […] [Read More]

A deal between two family-owned Illinois-based groups is Dealer Solutions North America’s first dealership transaction since launching in the U.S. market. Dealer Solutions North America announced Monday that Monken Auto has acquired an additional location from first-time seller Tyler Jefferson Motors. Monken Auto now represents three new brands. Having already represented brands Nissan, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Chevrolet, […] [Read More]

With one executive calling it an “important milestone in our transformation to a mobility company,” Toyota Motor Corp. said it will build autonomous vehicles with Uber in an expansion to their partnership announced Monday, while also reporting a separate $500 million investment in the ride-sharing company. The two companies said they aim to launch “autonomous ride-sharing as […] [Read More]