America’s Auto Auction has partnered with logistics technology provider Ship.Cars to implement its transportation management system, LoadMate Pro, at all 38 America’s Auto Auction locations. “After a comprehensive evaluation of our options and strategy, we chose to partner with Ship.Cars,” America’s Auto Auction vice president of operational excellence Joe Ruch said in a news release. […] [Read More]

Automotive BDC software provider Volie is integrating STELLA Automotive AI’s conversational artificial intelligence technology into its call center software with the goal of delivering a “next-generation” customer experience. The deal integrates STELLA data into Volie’s call screen to give dealers enhanced interactions for streamlined communication. The combination is designed to provide relevant customer details from […] [Read More]

Orbee has announced an integration with One Auction View, an auction management platform for dealerships, to give dealers a clearer view of what vehicles their customers want. The collaboration, Orbee said, aims to bring data-driven decision-making to the process of acquiring vehicles through auctions, giving dealerships that use One Auction View’s proprietary software real-time visibility […] [Read More]

Kia is getting a digital boost from CarNow. The digital retail software provider has teamed with Kia America to upgrade the Kia.com e-commerce and branded showroom platforms for the automaker and its dealers. “This collaboration marks a transformative moment for CarNow, Kia and its dealers,” CarNow vice president of OEM relations Roxanne Dersa said in […] [Read More]

In a bid to expand its presence worldwide, Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions, known as DSMA, is entering Europe via a new partnership with UHY Hacker Young. Both DSMA and UHY Hacker Young are leading M&A players in the dealership world; DSMA in North America, and the latter in the United Kingdom. DSMA has regional […] [Read More]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is making moves to combat rising vehicle theft levels, and the industry tracking the alarming data is expressing its support. The upcoming National Summit Combatting Auto Theft, to be held in Ottawa on Feb. 8, will include key jurisdictions and industry sectors, including automotive, collaborating to identify actions to combat […] [Read More]

The transition to electric vehicles is currently generating millions of pixels. The once seemingly smooth path to an all-electric future is now strewn with some unexpected potholes, but one vehicle type in the current mix deserves some added attention. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) can offer a good solution in regions with limited charging infrastructures and for […] [Read More]

Dealers Auto Auction of Memphis has promoted auction veteran Loren Lynch to general manager. Lynch joined DAA Memphis as assistant GM in July. In a news release, the company said Lynch’s “exceptional leadership skills and ability to drive operational excellence have been instrumental in optimizing business performance and fostering a culture of success.” Lynch’s background […] [Read More]

“Normal” hasn’t often been a word to describe the auto industry in the last four years, but 2024 could be the return of stability and typical market patterns. That includes a “normal seasonal trend” when it comes to depreciation in the wholesale vehicle market,  along with “modest growth trajectory” in the new-car segment, Black Book […] [Read More]

Less than four weeks after announcing it is shifting from direct sales to a dealership model, Fisker will hold a “dealer open house” for dealers interested in working with the electric vehicle manufacturer. The meeting will be held Wednesday at Fisker’s headquarters in Manhattan Beach, Calif. The company said it expects to announce commitments from […] [Read More]