In an effort to help dealers generate more high quality trade-appraisal leads via mobile technology and social media, Black Book Online revealed Tuesday an upgrade to its Activator platform. The sales-lead generator noted that the new enhancements include “a mobile version of Trade-In Activator, full social media integration,  a new Lead Insight tool to work […] [Read More]

he certified pre-owned programs of two additional brands will now be using Carfax as their exclusive vehicle history provider. It was announced Tuesday that Carfax was chosen by Nissan North America to be the CPO programs of both the Nissan and Infiniti brands. Since May 1, Carfax Vehicle History Reports have been required in the […] [Read More]

High fuel prices are making their mark on consumers, who are driving less and contemplating the move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to recent survey by Consumer Reports. And nearly three-quarters of respondents said they’d consider an alternative fuel vehicle for their next car. The survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, […] [Read More]

Dealers now have yet another way to communicate with shoppers. Customer relationship management company DealerSocket revealed Tuesday the release of SocketTalk — a texting tool that allowing “instant two-way communication between the dealership and a customers’ mobile device,” as well as instant messaging from within the CRM to internal DealerSocket users. [Read More]

With the intention of strengthening its position to deliver the best customer service possible, Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies recently made several key management promotions and announced a focus on management training designed to provide positive outcomes for its auction customers. Auction owners Brad Sturgeon and Bill Baker announced that Michele Noblitt, long-time general […] [Read More]

AutoShopper.com is breaking away from its old business model of print publications  to add a one-click way for dealers to promote their inventories. By adding new open source technologies from That’s Us Technologies to its dealer management structure, AutoShopper.com contends dealers will find it easier and faster to promote their used cars to buyers on […] [Read More]

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