Automotive customer data platform Fullpath announced an application programming interface integration with Cox Automotive’s VinSolutions customer relationship management system. The companies said in a news release the two-way API integration will “mutually benefit dealer customers of both Fullpath and VinSolutions.” Fullpath — among this year’s Emerging 8 honorees — said the integration will allow for […] [Read More]

HopDrive, a provider of short-distance vehicle delivery solutions, has launched a partnership with Genesis Motor America to support the Genesis Service Valet reimbursement program for traditional pickup and delivery. The collaboration aims to provide “seamless and convenient” vehicle pickup and delivery services for U.S. Genesis customers. HopDrive specializes in on-demand vehicle delivery for dealerships, independent […] [Read More]

Subscriptions held by independent dealers can get them their favorite music, movies and now transportation for their incoming inventory. This week, Kinetic Advantage rolled out an enhancement to its floorplan financing for independent dealers. Dealers enrolled in the provider’s monthly subscription service — Kinetic+ — now can request transportation anywhere across the United States with […] [Read More]

The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study released on Thursday confirmed what many dealerships probably suspected. Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is losing its juice. For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, J.D. Power said new-vehicle buyer consideration has dropped from the previous year. This year’s study revealed […] [Read More]

Two dealership groups were among the 2024 honorees in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards — and not for the first time. British Columbia-based OpenRoad Auto Group was named for the 12th consecutive year, placing it firmly in the award’s Platinum Club for businesses earning the designation for seven or more years in a row. […] [Read More]

The downward slide of Canadian wholesale vehicle prices continues but the pace slowed, according to Canadian Black Book’s weekly Market Insights report for the week ending May 11. Overall, values declined 0.28% — significantly less than the 0.44% tumble the previous week — led by the truck/SUV segment, which was down 0.35%. Full-size pickups had […] [Read More]

The auto-finance data TransUnion released on Thursday reinforced the positive developments connected with affordable used vehicles that Edmunds highlighted earlier in the week. Having more used vehicles that can fit within parameters of tight family budgets might help to boost originations, which TransUnion said remain down as compared to 2019 across all risk tiers, with […] [Read More]

Edmunds director of insights Ivan Drury highlighted multiple tailwinds that could help the retailing of used cars. What could be most beneficial for dealerships of all stripes is getting a boost of older, more affordable vehicles. Drury cited a variety of positive data points as reasons why via his analysis of the first quarter. “The […] [Read More]

Expressway Auto Auction of Dansville, N.Y., has engaged TPC Management Co. to provide strategic consulting services. “We’re looking forward to an exciting future as we work with Pierre Pons, Jiles Wanna and the rest of the team at TPC Management,” Expressway co-owner and general manager Kyle Tracy said. “Their relationships within the remarketing community and […] [Read More]

Nissan Americas has released its second annual report on its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including a new paid parental leave program, initiatives to recruit female and minority talent, and efforts to diversify its dealer network. The report, titled Accelerating Allyship, highlights “actions and progress already underway, while looking forward to a road map of […] [Read More]