Polk revealed Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement with Pivnet — an interactive services agency — in an effort to provide enhanced marketing analysis for Central Atlantic Toyota dealers. Now, Polk insight will be integrated into a number of Pivnet’s solutions to potentially help dealers increase sales and service, officials announced. [Read More]

Given the heated debate swirling throughout the industry regarding third-party vendor access to a dealership’s customer information, CAR-Research XRM recently put out an open letter to dealers in an attempt to reassure them that it “has not, and will not, share, sell or trade your private customer data, short of a government subpoena, or with […] [Read More]

FORT WORTH, Texas — Along with detailing its latest asset-backed securitization, General Motors revealed which provider will handle its new commercial lending services business. Officials tapped DataScan Technologies as their systems provider for the commercial lending services business GM Financial is set to launch in April. The company said this division will offer floor plan […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services recently revealed a new website and the launch of a new smartphone app for dealers. The website includes a slew of new features, including an online Fund Report and what the company calls the “Sandbox” feature. The company contends this feature allows dealers to key in “what if” structure […] [Read More]

MANASSAS, Va. — Recovery Specialist Insurance Group recently highlighted how the industry has been embracing its National Agency Management Systems, a technology solution that's been welcomed by Allied Finance Adjusters, as well as lenders. RSIG contends that NAMS is the only technology solution that can provide direct communication with the repossession agency and field rep, […] [Read More]

DETROIT — With the annual gathering of franchised dealers dead ahead, Ally is ramping up its lease training on the heels of more than 7,700 dealer employees going through the program a year ago. The company highlighted attendees of Ally's lease training sessions can learn about the complete value proposition of leasing and how it […] [Read More]

Two men took their training from the U.S. Army and leveraged it into success at dealerships. Meanwhile, two women followed in family footsteps to take over rooftops. In the next group of profiles of nominees for TIME Dealer of the Year Award, these store executives all share what’s important to them — in and out […] [Read More]

Inspired by something she picked up during NADA University training, Catherine Curry’s program to service the vehicles for a local hospital’s employees has helped Rice Toyota achieve stronger sales, service business and community standing. Curry — the marketing director at the Greensboro, N.C. dealership — was also given the 2011 Driving Sales Executive Summit’s “best […] [Read More]

By implementing its “Our Town, Our Heroes” program, General Motors hopes to honor, recognize and reward local heroes across Illinois who are driving positive change in their communities. Just who are these local heroes? GM officials noted that teachers, coaches, veterans, parents, friends and everyone in between who inspire others and drive positive change will […] [Read More]

This week, Auto/Mate Dealership Systems unveiled Guard/Mate, what the company contends is the industry’s first data protection service for dealerships. In response to the growing concerns of many dealers about third-party vendors’ access to dealership data, Auto/Mate insisted it is taking a proactive approach to help dealers manage vendor access. The company explained Guard/Mate can […] [Read More]