For the 11th year, Autotrader is celebrating National Dog Day with ideas to help dog owners make their pets more comfortable in the car. This year’s tip sounds good — in more ways than one. Cox Automotive’s third-party car listings platform has created a Spotify playlist aimed at relaxing dogs and helping everyone enjoy their […] [Read More]

The industry sees Karen Sutton-Ford as the “epitome of excellence.” The dealer principal of Sutton Ford in Matteson, Ill., has been named the winner of the Ally Sees Her Award. Established by Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) seven years ago, the award recognizes the significant achievements of women of […] [Read More]

Orbee, a provider of automotive data management middleware systems, has been selected by Holman as its customer data platform provider. Orbee said its platform will allow Holman to turn customer data from its network of some 60 dealerships in nine states into insights and analytics designed to deliver a truly personalized customer experience. In addition […] [Read More]

Separate studies recently released by WalletHub and The Stock Dork compiled lists of cities where auto finance delinquencies are increasing and decreasing the most, as well as states where consumers struggle with personal finances the most. To assemble its analysis of delinquency rates, WalletHub compared 100 of the largest cities based on its proprietary data […] [Read More]

FICO recently introduced new innovations to the FICO Platform that can improve real-time decision-making at both speed and scale. FICO highlighted the new enhancements can help teams break down silos and more efficiently reuse models and decision assets to drive better business outcomes. Updated FICO Platform capabilities include: —Data connection and ingestion: Increased flexibility in […] [Read More]

Motus, a provider of vehicle reimbursement and risk mitigation services, has joined with Flexco Fleet Services in a strategic partnership designed to support businesses in transitioning from company-owned fleet vehicles to reimbursing employees for the business use of their personal vehicles. In a news release, Motus said the collaboration will add to its onboarding services […] [Read More]

The slowdown in supply of later-model used vehicles is already having an impact in the retail car market, according to industry analyses released this month. Cars Commerce said in its latest Industry Insights Report that used-car inventory was up 1% year-over-year in July, due mostly to inventory of sub-$30,000 vehicles climbing 9%. But for $30,000 […] [Read More]

There’s an element of change at the top of one of the world’s largest automotive fleet management companies. Element Fleet Management announced two leadership transitions in its executive team, with chief operating officer and 20-plus-year company veteran Jim Halliday assuming the role of vice chair and Ian Oncea is moving up to replace Halliday as […] [Read More]

AutoPayPlus expanded its sales team this week, adding Averi Tucker as agency development manager. A child of the industry, AutoPayPlus highlighted Tucker grew up in her father’s dealership, giving her a deep-rooted understanding of the automotive world. Taking on many roles and growing to manage the business for more than 10 years, she gained extensive […] [Read More]

Twice during a nine-minute video presentation this week, Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke suggested auctions, dealerships, finance companies and other operations involved with cars nowadays should “buckle up.” Especially considering the soft metrics coming from the labor market, with one research firm discussing “functional unemployment,” it’s likely prudent advice. The Conference Board said the […] [Read More]