Call it “Mobility Monday.” In one of three big moves in the auto innovation space, a partnership announced Monday morning between Lyft and CDK Global will make it easier for dealers to set up Lyft rides for their service customers. And the move is the Lyft application programming interface's first time being integrated directly into a dealership management system. In […] [Read More]

In recognition of outstanding public service, the Kansas City Independent Auto Auction (KCIAA) has been named the National Auto Auction Association’s Western Chapter Auto Auction of the Year. The auction was chosen for its fundraising and volunteer efforts to assist disadvantaged children and their families, the NAAA announced Monday. KCIAA was also a finalist in […] [Read More]

To provide automotive marketers a boost in advertising effectiveness and measurement, a new marketing and measurement platform now blends the capabilities of Nielsen Marketing Cloud’s technology with J.D. Power’s car-buyer intelligence and insights. The companies announced the launch of the new Nielsen Auto Cloud marketing and measurement platform powered by J.D. Power on Monday. Via the […] [Read More]

Here is some new TransUnion data that could help managers within finance company underwriting departments when looking at an application attached to a vehicle that just rolled over the curb. According to the recent TransUnion study of 1.5 million refinanced installment contracts originated in 2013 and 2014, there is a spike in refinance activity within […] [Read More]

When finance companies need to send collateral to the wholesale market, Cox Automotive data shows how much better the sales processes unfolds if the vehicle title is available. The company research indicated vehicles holding a title are nearly two times more likely to sell off auction lots on the first pass than vehicles without titles. […] [Read More]

Equifax gave a new executive position to one of the first honorees of Auto Remarketing’s 40 Under 40. The credit bureau named Jennifer Reid as its vice president — automotive marketing and strategy lead – U.S. information solutions (USIS). In this role, Reid will be responsible for the development of Equifax’s automotive growth strategies, as […] [Read More]

Dealers who are interested in achieving higher-quality conversations with qualified buyers can now access more business and artificial intelligence from Dominion Dealer Solutions CRM with the help of newly integrated customer intelligence software from its DealActivator solution. Dominion announced Monday that it has built its DealActivator technology into the Dominion Vision CRM to provide dealers new streams of highly-qualified customers to turn more […] [Read More]

Two major developments from Cox Automotive surfaced this morning — a new division and a new piece within its growing portfolio. Cox Automotive said it is bringing together its investments and solutions supporting the future of mobility with the formation of a new business division: Mobility Solutions Group. For years, Cox Automotive highlighted that it […] [Read More]

AutoNation announced Thursday that it has proposed a $300,000 matching grant to help combat homelessness across the Southeastern Florida area that is home to the company’s headquarters. Until Dec. 31, AutoNation said it will now match up to $300,000 in donations made to the United We End Homeless project started by Broward County business leaders. The joint initiative […] [Read More]

In an effort to meet a $25,000 fundraising goal that will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, NextGear Capital is gearing up to launch a week-long national charity initiative on Monday. NextGear Capital announced Thursday that a dollar from every car purchased at 22 participating U.S. auctions located across the country will be donated to the Memphis, Tenn.-based […] [Read More]