RSR Digital, a sister company to RSR Global, has a new business division named Online Guided Intelligence (OGI) that has introduced a new online guided shopping solution powered by software provider PERQ. The company announced  this month that the mission of the OGI division is to provide Canadian automotive dealers with online technology solutions.  Early this […] [Read More]

After launching in California nine months ago, Fair has plans to roll out its flexible used-car ownership to major markets throughout the U.S. in the second half of the year. At the forefront of that national launch will be former Tesla vice president Diarmuid O’Connell, who has been hired as Fair’s chief strategy officer. So […] [Read More]

A Connecticut Subaru dealership continued to enhance a charitable program orchestrated by the OEM, resulting in a donation of more than $50,000 to an organization near the store. Premier Subaru has built off of the automaker’s Share the Love event, and this week the dealership presented a check for $53,552 to Camp Rising Sun. Having […] [Read More]

Dealerships know how the haggling process often unfolds; one that sometimes irks potential buyers who are sitting at the desk while the salesperson scurries to the GM tower and back. Well, a car buying and negotiation platform is turning to mobile technology that's trying to smooth the process; perhaps saving some literal steps for store […] [Read More]

Facebook Marketplace has grown its vehicles category for buying and selling used cars online in both Canada and the United Kingdom. Car buyers on Facebook in the two markets can now browse used-car inventory from automotive dealers through Facebook Marketplace listing partners Strathcom Media, CarPages.ca, CarMedia 2.0, Gubagoo and CDK Global. The company announced Wednesday that an expansion […] [Read More]

Incentivefox and Podium have teamed up to provide an integrated experience that can help dealers increase their customer base and communicate with past customers. The companies announced Wednesday that they have partnered to create additional opportunities for positive interactions between dealerships and car buyers. “Our clients are always looking for ways to increase their footprint. […] [Read More]

When it comes to recoveries, double-digit improvements in certain metrics certainly are attention getters. That’s what Nationwide Skip Experts (NSE) has experienced recently. NSE deployed masterQueue, an enterprise level skip tracing software, across its organization. Since deployment of the software, NSE said it has seen a dramatic increase in productivity and bottom-line results. “Since going […] [Read More]

Perhaps what’s being leveraged in the rental car space could be making its way into other forms of auto financing, as traditional vehicle leasing remains strong and car subscription products gain steam. As new generations enter the work force and begin traveling for business and leisure, they are looking to engage with brand loyalty programs […] [Read More]

What does batting average in baseball have to do with metrics in the used-car market? Jonathan Banks, a vice president with J.D. Power Valuation Services, explains in this podcast, recorded at NADA Show 2018 in late March.   Plus, the Dodgers fan explains how the Nationals have grown on him and why baseball stats help inspire his career […] [Read More]

The nation’s second largest federal credit union is taking servicemembers out to the ballgame. This week, PenFed Credit Union announced it has signed a unique and expansive sponsorship deal with the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team. The new three-year agreement will expand upon a previous sponsorship and will designate a new, special area as […] [Read More]