As digital marketing avenues expand and the potential for dealers to have a further reach when it comes to consumers in other states and even other countries continues to grow, the following question arises: is it more profitable to advertise to the local community and  county or try and pull in customers from other markets? […] [Read More]

It was announced today that AutoShopper.com has partnered with online wholesale marketplace OVE.com in an effort to make it easier for the site’s dealers to promote their used cars to wholesale buyers on the auction platform. Dealers using AutoShopper.com’s AutoPilot dealer management tool now have the ability to push all inventory to the Manheim’s OVE.com. […] [Read More]

Being that Fourth of July falls in the middle of the work week this year, Black Book’s Ricky Beggs noticed how the schedule is forcing auctions to make adjustments as the wholesale market continues to behave in unusual ways. So Beggs began his latest edition of “Beggs on the Used Car Market,” by declaring, “Happy […] [Read More]

With the jury still out on whether used luxury prices will see a spike in the near future, spring wrapped up with consumers seemingly shifting their interest to this segment.  Kbb.com reported that for the second consecutive month, site traffic in the luxury segment increased. Kbb.com’s new M.I. Quick stats, which provide a snapshot of […] [Read More]

After rolling out its new Overdrive homepage advertising solution earlier this year, AutoTrader.com revealed some enhancements to the interactive tool it thinks will “increase exposure” of a dealer’s inventory online. The site has launched campaign-specific advertising solutions called “’Overdrive Dealer Solutions’ that complement OEM Overdrive advertising buys,” officials explained. [Read More]

As Americans celebrate Independence Day this week, Cars.com and Kelley Blue Book’s Kbb.com both shared some stars-and-stripes-themed perspective on the U.S. auto business that continues to gain momentum. Cars.com released its latest American-Made Index, while Kbb.com has released its rankings of the 10 Cars That Reignite the American Dream.  Both company’s lists were unveiled on […] [Read More]

Taking into account the needs and suggestions expressed by customers, Xcira’s OnLine Ringman has collaborated with Auto Auction of Montana and its online bidders to roll out an enhanced bidding screen for the product. Auto Auction of Montana IT manager Steve Gertsch said OnLine Ringman’s revamped bidding screen lets online customers take their time in […] [Read More]

Experian Automotive revealed on Monday that it will offer National Motor Vehicle Title Information Systems Reports to California dealers, enabling them to stay in compliance with new government regulations. Officials reiterated NMVTIS reports provide basic vehicle information in accordance with California state law. They insisted that when paired with an AutoCheck vehicle history report, dealers […] [Read More]

The American International Automobile Dealers Association on Monday announced a new affinity relationship with Wells Fargo Bank N.A., doing business as Wells Fargo Dealer Services. Through this relationship aimed at boosting their Member Benefits Program, officials highlighted WFDS is the only lender endorsed by AIADA to provide dealer members with commercial floor plan financing, indirect […] [Read More]

Manheim has been recognized as a 2012 Best Place to Work in Information Technology by International Data Group’s Computerworld publication, which ranked the company No. 71 on its list of 100 best organizations “that challenge their IT staffs to drive innovation, while providing employees with great benefits and compensation.” The magazine pulls the list together […] [Read More]