This week, it was announced that Integrated Lending Technologies (ILT) is now an eContracting certified loan origination system (LOS) with RouteOne. The companies highlighted finance sources utilizing either of ILT’s systems now can benefit from a streamlined eContracting implementation process. Both DILLS, ILT’s legacy system, and its recently released Allegro Lending Suite, are certified by RouteOne as […] [Read More]

Viant, a Time advertising technology company, recently expanded its partnership with Urban Science for a new integration designed to allow automotive marketers to accurately pinpoint which ad campaigns to attribute to each sale. When targeting in-market customers, the integration can accurately attribute a sale to the specific consumers exposed to ads via multiple formats and […] [Read More]

Chrome Data recently launched Colorized 360°, a new vehicle walk-around product that lets customers navigate between eight different colorized angles and stylized transitions when exploring various models. The new product provides an interactive and customized experience that is designed to engage customers and improve sales. Colorized 360° is fitted with a configurable player that allows […] [Read More]

In this week's episode, Jason Barrie of Dealertrack F&I and VinSolutions chats with Joe and Nick about millennials and car buying, technology at auto dealerships and more. Download and subscribe to the Auto Remarketing Podcast on iTunes or on Google Play.  You can also listen to the latest episode in the window below. All episodes can be found on our Soundcloud […] [Read More]

Another scathing report originating out of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee again chastised the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while reminding the agency to consider what it’s like for finance companies that comply with the CFPB’s civil investigation demands, also known as CIDs. Majority members charged CFPB director Richard Cordray for contempt of Congress due […] [Read More]

Carvana said Tuesday it has purchased Carlypso, another disruptor in the auto retail space. Carlypso began as a peer-to-peer car-selling service, eventually becoming a managed marketplace where consumers could access wholesale vehicles directly, Carvana explained in a news release. The companies did not disclose terms of the transaction. Carvana has brought Carlypso co-founders Chris Coleman […] [Read More]

If there is a groundswell of momentum for Bob Wolfsen’s Auto Auction In The Round concept — which has earned a patent from the United States government — auctions could physically look much differently than they do today. Walk into most auto auctions today and the arena where the sales happen has a familiar appearance: […] [Read More]

In time for end-of-summer shopping, Cars.com recently released a list of the most popular convertibles among consumers. The site’s latest study on shopper's online activity revealed what convertibles are most popular and where in the U.S. shoppers are buying these models most. Turns out, being named as America's favorite was the Chevrolet Camaro. And the state where convertibles are most popular […] [Read More]

In the latest installment of the annual Power 300 issue of Auto Remarketing, we go behind the scenes with some of the leading companies in the used-car space and their top executives with a few Q&A features. Next up in this series is Reuben Muinos, senior director of business development for DealerSocket.  The emailed Q&A is below:  Auto Remarketing: General Motors […] [Read More]

After buying a Pittsburgh dealer group this spring, Lithia Motors turned its attention to the West Coast with its latest acquisition. The retailer announced Tuesday it has purchased Downtown Los Angeles Auto Group. The California group, also known as DTLA, includes Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen dealerships located in downtown Los Angeles plus […] [Read More]