Donlen announced Tuesday that its next generation Vehicle Optimization Model (VOM), delivers enhanced functionality and features an upgraded user interface that makes analyzing and presenting results of fleet vehicle comparisons easier. “Donlen’s new and improved Vehicle Optimization Model provides our customers with the ability to change a variety of input parameters to enable powerful “what-if” […] [Read More]

If a Canadian car-shopper brings in an off-make trade-in to a GMC dealership, there’s a good chance it might be a Chevrolet Silverado 1500. According to the latest Dealertrack Tradertracker report, the Silverado 1500 has been the top off-make vehicle appraised by GMC dealers this year (through the end of November). Second on the list […] [Read More]

Carvana has launched in Cleveland, which is the 12th market the online retailer has added this year, the company said in a news release. Wednesday’s launch brings Carvana’s total market count to 21. It is also the farthest north that Carvana has launched. The company’s previous launches in Ohio include Columbus and Cincinnati. Just before […] [Read More]

Sirius XM’s Connected Vehicle Services announced it has partnered with AT&T to provide 4G LTE connectivity to support SiriusXM Guardian, the satellite radio company’s package of in-vehicle safety, security and convenience services now in select 2017 model-year FCA vehicles. Services of SiriusXM Guardian are available in the 2017 model-year Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge […] [Read More]

Six different companies with a significant auto industry presence were named among the 2016 Best Workplaces for Diversity, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. The half-dozen companies included in the rankings based on employees' assessments of workplace fairness, opportunities for training, and access to senior leadership among other […] [Read More]

What’s your strategy for making the most from the flood of off-lease vehicles flowing into your dealership? Perhaps not so much a flood as a trickle, believes industry consultant Tommy Gibbs. Either way, he advises dealers to sharpen their processes and practices to weather whatever change to the business foretells. This year marked the greatest […] [Read More]

On Tuesday, DealerStar announced it upgraded its dealer management system (DMS), which now provides dealerships more access to vital information regarding their vehicles through myCarfax Service Shop tools. Today, dealers using the DealerStar DMS can join the myCarfax Service Shop program for free resources such as Carfax Service History Check and Carfax QuickVIN. “DealerStar DMS is […] [Read More]

Autotrader said Tuesday it looked  at the wide range of technology available in 2017 model-year vehicles and picked seven favorites to include on its Must-Have Automotive Technology for 2017 list. "What once seemed like something only for 'The Jetsons' is quickly becoming everyday reality in the automotive landscape," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader.  […] [Read More]

Imagine you’re trying to complete a “first pencil” with a customer who is either in the showroom or communicating through the chat function on your website. The customer has a trade, and better yet, it’s a model you know will turn in 30 days or less. But then you learn there’s negative equity associated with […] [Read More]

Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain J.D. Byrider recognized winners of the company’s annual awards at its November convention in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Franchise of the Year winners were chosen in three categories: Single (one location), Mid (two to three locations) and Multiple (more than three locations). The winners were: • Single: Keith Kocourek for his location […] [Read More]