Since the company believes its vehicle location data has “transformed” the recovery industry, Digital Recognition Network is integrating the company’s historical hit data through Clearplan in an effort to generate even higher recovery rates. Through a program that started July 1, DRN affiliates can access historical hit data in Clearplan’s Business Plan for free during […] [Read More]

Shift Technologies announced a new iPhone app on Wednesday that lets the customer order delivery of a car for a test drive or have their own car instantly appraised. As far as the test drive, notifications within the app notify the shopper when a specific car is available. The shopper can then use the app to […] [Read More]

As more cyber attacks disrupt businesses, the American International Automobile Dealers Association insisted principals and managers need to know about emerging threats and how to defend their businesses. To help stores, AIADA set up its July AutoTalk webinar to feature two experts from Wells Fargo who plan to share best practices for keeping your accounts […] [Read More]

TCS has expanded its partnership with Carfax to integrate myCARFAX Service Shop tools within its point-of-sale solutions Tire Power and TireWorks. The company said the integration will help tire dealers better identify additional maintenance opportunities, allowing them to sell more services and bring more customers back to their stores. All Tire Power and TireWorks HD […] [Read More]

With officials saying some auto finance companies “deceived” individuals in multiple ways, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently tabulated that its supervisory actions during the first four months of the year uncovered “illegal activities” that led to approximately $24.5 million in restitution to more than 257,000 consumers. The bureau’s report also highlighted issues CFPB examiners […] [Read More]

During the past month, Reynolds and Reynolds added three more states to its network associated with Reynolds Document Services. Joining the ranks are New Mexico, Idaho and Kentucky. Dealerships in 22 states can now access a comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed finance and insurance (F&I) documents. “Based on industry trends during the first half of […] [Read More]

Used-car prices in Canada were up on both a sequential and year-over-year basis in May, but that’s not expected to last, according to a report from RVI Group. In its most recent quarterly Risk Outlook report, RVI predicts that a growing supply of off-lease vehicles combined with a strengthening Canadian dollar will depress used-car prices […] [Read More]

Toyota, Mazda and Ford were the top mainstream brands while BMW and Volvo took top luxury brand honors in Vincentric's fifth annual Best Value in Canada awards. Honda also fared well, with four vehicles winning Vincentric awards. At the manufacturer level, Toyota Motor Corp. led the way with eight winning vehicles, two of which came […] [Read More]

Copart Canada has launched a website tailored to its Canadian members. The site, copart.ca, continues to use Copart’s proprietary VB3 auction technology while further enhancing members’ experience with Canadian inventory and content. “It’s really exciting to launch copart.ca, a site specifically for our Canadian members, on Canada Day,” Steve Macaluso, managing director of Copart Canada, said in […] [Read More]

The growth of digital retailing is broad-based in the auto business.   It runs the gamut from startups offering consumers peer-to-peer or direct-to-consumer online car-buying, to companies like Cox Automotive and CDK Global helping facilitate digital retailing at dealerships. And even certain pieces of the car-buying process are becoming more digitalized — for instance, consumers being […] [Read More]