Search Optics will implement a fully-integrated digital marketing strategy across all of Hyundai’s dealerships within the Canadian market. The company announced Tuesday that it has newly partnered with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. and Innocean Worldwide Canada to provide a single-source digital marketing solution that can deliver brand consistency across corporate, Dealer Advertising Associations (DAA) and […] [Read More]

Some franchised dealerships highlight their concierge-level services for their customers who need vehicle repairs and maintenance. Now, independent and buy-here, pay-here in five major markets can provide a similar level of services thanks to a new product addition from Fidelis PPM. In an effort to attract more customers and sell more vehicles, Fidelis PPM recently […] [Read More]

Not only is the investment community finding ways to fuel auto finance companies that originate paper, they’re also navigating paths to secure firms that provide critical ancillary services that help foster the entire process. According to news release distributed on Thursday, SNH Capital Partners announced the acquisition of ProMax, a leading SaaS provider of marketing […] [Read More]

RMS Automotive has launched the first piece of a three-phase project to build a remarketing system for BMW China and the 400-plus dealers included in its certified pre-owned program. The initial remarketing solution included in Phase I of the project includes an online auction platform, localized for China, that will let BMW China dealers bid […] [Read More]

Despite happiness about getting a new car, consumers' feelings about the actual buying experience sometimes don't quite match such positive sentiment. Negative impressions that stem from past experiences at dealerships can compete with the joy that car buyers often associate with the act of obtaining a new ride, according to survey data released by Shift Technologies on Thursday. This was one […] [Read More]

The challenging winter weather experienced in much of the dealership footprint held by Lithia Motors left its mark on the first-quarter performance the dealer group reported on Wednesday. Despite the Northeast getting especially pounded by snow and other elements preventing potential buyers coming to showrooms, Lithia managed a 4.2-percent improvement in used-vehicle retail sales during […] [Read More]

Ford, Nissan and Toyota brands have been recognized for delivering multiple models that carry the lowest fleet lifecycle cost. The three brands took home nearly half of the 2018 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America awards this year, Vincentric announced Tuesday. This year, Ford earned a total of seven awards. In addition to the American […] [Read More]

Automotive finance has gone from a world of paper stacks and faxes to smartphones and apps. It’s also starting to become a lot more efficient, as players like SpringboardAuto aim to provide end-to-end car financing online. Hear what Jim Landy, founder and chief executive of SpringboardAuto, had to say about this auto fintech evolution in the […] [Read More]

automotiveMastermind announced Tuesday the promotion of Ronda Lewis, Scott McKenzie and Napoleon Rumteen, who now serve as company vice president of dealer relations, chief product officer and vice president of sales, respectively. Lewis has been promoted from automotiveMastermind general manager of dealer relations to serve as the company’s new vice president of dealer relations. In her […] [Read More]

Dealership service drives perhaps might become even busier — in a good way — stemming from another development involving Black Book. According to an announcement distributed on Wednesday, Black Book has partnered with Mobility Sales Solutions and its new Vin-Up solution for dealers and their service customers. Under the agreement, dealers are immediately alerted to […] [Read More]