Cox Automotive said it will be releasing a Digital Retailing solution on April 1 that will let car shoppers start and agree to terms of a deal with the retailer online, then transition to an in-store process to finalize the transaction and take delivery. This will be done by partnering some of the services of Dealertrack […] [Read More]

Car segment values were down last week, but rate of decline has moderated quite a bit from recent weeks. According to the latest Black Book Market Insights Report, car segments were down an average of 0.19 percent last week (volume-weighted). However, the preceding eight weeks had an average decline of 0.34 percent, Black Book said […] [Read More]

Users of eBay Motors will now have the inspection services of WeGoLook at their disposal, thanks to a partnership between the two companies.    Through WeGoLook, eBay Motors will be able to offer on-site inspections on any car, motorcycle, RV, powersport vehicle or boat in the U.S. Rates will start at $69 per inspection, eBay […] [Read More]

EFG Companies launched a solution called Parts Wizard, a new technology platform aimed at reducing dealer reinsurance exposure, streamlining claims administration and increasing customer satisfaction. The company explained EFG’s Parts Wizard can automate the manual process of sourcing OEM, aftermarket, remanufacturered and used parts for vehicle repairs. In addition, sourcing parts through the Parts Wizard […] [Read More]

In response to the number of vehicle recalls, technical service bulletins and complaints continuing to set records each year, J.D. Power developed a new application to help auto industry professionals analyze vehicle safety data more efficiently. On Tuesday, the company launched what it has dubbed SafetyIQ, an online application that can integrate National Highway Traffic Safety […] [Read More]

String Automotive unveiled enhancement to its Dealer Positioning System (DPS) that can help dealerships proactively execute on the marketing data recommendations the system can provide. Named Strategy in a Box, String Automotive explained that the new feature takes the bedrock of crucial information that lies within the DPS and delivers precise marketing action items, model […] [Read More]

Direct-to-consumer car-buying platform Roadster announced a new service known as Roadster Express that will allow shoppers to buy or lease a new vehicle completely online with the dealer. Here’s how the process would work for new-car buyers: First, the shopper configures his or her vehicle online. He or she can see the entire deal, including […] [Read More]

Ken Shilson, president and founder of the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is giving operators a free preview of some of the data, information and recommendations that will be highlighted during the organization’s National BHPH Conference that’s set for May in Las Vegas. In this special webinar presentation, NABD will discuss five specific points […] [Read More]

Strategic Dealer Services (SDS) understands that since large amounts of buy-here, pay-here dealers’ capital are tied up in the sold vehicles out on the street, operators are continuously searching for new programs and products designed to help them manage the consistent money-in, money-out of day-to-day business. SDS explained that it saw the need in the BHPH […] [Read More]

If you ever get the chance to visit the offices of Auto Remarketing parent company S&A Cherokee, you may hear variations of the word “franchise” from time to time. One reason is obvious: “franchised” dealerships are a big part of our reader base and news coverage. Another: we’ve got quite a few football fans around here, so […] [Read More]