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]

How can cities balance the long-term benefits of mobility with the possible short-term headaches? What is the impact on revenue generation from taxis and public transit? At last month's Automotive Intelligence Summit in Raleigh, N.C., STRATIM president Sean Behr discusses the "interesting position" that cities face when it comes to mobility services entering the city […] [Read More]

Manheim Texas Hobby recently finished adding a new paving system, water reclamation center and upgraded security thanks to a two-year investment in sustainability enhancements of $6 million-plus. Manheim recently announced that three key initiatives have been completed this month to help improve conditions and reduce risks at the auction. “Our innovative and creative solutions are as […] [Read More]

In an age where driving is the most popular means of commuting in the country each day, drivers can find themselves trying to avoid top annoyances like other people’s poor driving, rush-hour traffic and the cost of gas, CarGurus recently found. The company’s new Commuting Sentiment Survey of 1,877 commuters found that most commuters in the […] [Read More]

Insights from the car owner experiences of more than 3.2 million drivers can now be accessed from the new JDPower.com car-shopping website that shares recent vehicle rating, review and award verified data. To help car shoppers find dependable makes, models and body styles for model-years 2013 to 2018, J.D. Power announced Monday that its site now […] [Read More]