Cox Automotive named a vice president of communications and community relations on Wednesday, appointing The Weather Company executive Shirley Powell to the role.   Powell will be based out of the company’s Atlanta corporate offices and will head up day-to-day, global operations of Cox Automotive’s communications. "Cox Automotive has a great story to tell about […] [Read More]

Dominion Dealer Solutions announced the launch of its Dominion Recon solution on Wednesday, its newest process-based software platform for tracking and managing the used-vehicle reconditioning process for dealers. Dominion Recon is now available to dealers as part of the company’s Inventory Manager. “Dealers clearly understand the impact the reconditioning process has on dealerships’ financial performance,” […] [Read More]

In a move that could assist collectors who leverage this technology, Equifax this week rolled out what it has dubbed PhoneReveal, a new tool that can help organizations that use auto-dialer systems preserve time, money and resources, while helping to gain better insight into contact records. Recognized by customers as one of the industry’s most […] [Read More]

The 2016 NADA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas is just around the corner, and attendees would be smart to review what’s on the docket before they arrive for the huge event that has a full agenda.   The NADA event is scheduled for March 31 through April 3 this year at the Las Vegas […] [Read More]

Digital Matrix Systems formalized an agreement on FactorTrust to provide DMS clients with access to FactorTrust’s alternative credit information and risk scores. The companies insisted the strongest risk management strategies in use at leading financial services, auto finance, and insurance companies employ not only traditional credit data, but a balance of alternative data as well. […] [Read More]

In light of shoppers spending more time online searching and comparing vehicles, Trustmark Warranty launched a new consumer website this week in an effort to cater to customer’s buying potential beyond the dealership F&I office. The new website can allow consumers who own a vehicle with an expired manufacturer’s warranty to choose extended auto repair […] [Read More]

We gave a call for nominations for Remarketing’s Under 40, and were impressed by the number of submissions that came through. Our readers were intent to point out the best and brightest in the industry, and we thank you for your support and participation in honoring the following remarketing leaders. The following group of 21 industry […] [Read More]

PassTime recently announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office invalidated the entirety of a patent owned by LunarEye that was the subject of a patent lawsuit claiming infringement by certain PassTime products. The patent, No. 6,484,035, had claimed an apparatus and method for triggerable location reporting and listed Alvin C. Allen, Jr. (also […] [Read More]

Pearl Technology Holdings revealed its 6-foot-4 dynamic touch screens, called “Genius Stations,” aimed at expediting the sales and F&I process from the showroom. Utilizing the company’s ShowroomXpress (SRX) retail platform, the Genius Stations allow customers to work out deals with or without the help of a sales representative right in the showroom. Shoppers can start the […] [Read More]

Carvana has moved into Florida with its latest expansion. The online vehicle retailer said Tuesday it has opened up shop in Orlando. Carvana now has a physical presence in 10 markets where it offers next-day delivery to buyers within 100 miles for free. In addition to Orlando, those include Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Birmingham, Ala.; Charlotte, […] [Read More]