J.D. Power and Associates and research and consulting organization SmartEnergy IP revealed today they will partner to present a forum to discuss the impact of electric vehicles on the Smart Grid — a term used to illustrate integrating new technologies into the electric grid in an effort to meet the 21st century’s demand for electricity. [Read More]

Detroit Trading Co. recently revealed its new inventory advertising platform is now available to dealers. The company noted the program aims to help dealers advertise both new and used vehicles on numerous automotive sites through a connection to its database. “We are very excited about this opportunity for our dealer groups, many of which are […] [Read More]

While also noting that the company has passed a milestone for customers using its relationship performance marketing solution, OneCommand revealed Tuesday that chief executive officer has stepped down. Replacing him in this post is Jeffrey Hart, who has been OneCommand’s president and chief operating officer since 2009. [Read More]

State Line Auto Auction revealed facility expansions that will greatly expand parking capacity for the Waverly, N.Y., auction are complete. On the site of a former trailer park which sat next to the auction, State Line finished its 22 acre parking lot project this past July. Company officials noted the project began before construction started […] [Read More]

DealerTrack announced late Monday that it is selling ALG to TrueCar. As part of the deal, DealerTrack will continue to have access to certain ALG intellectual property or data in its products and services, with a perpetual, royalty free license. Interestingly, management of both companies describe the transaction as a tax-free reorganization. For the sale […] [Read More]

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has asked its suitors — Hertz and Avis Budget Group — for their best and final acquisition offers. It appears to be an effort by the company’s president and chief executive officer to speed along a process which has lasted more than a year.  Scott Thompson tipped off the suitors of […] [Read More]

Recognizing that dealers are currently facing significant challenges in sourcing inventory in the pre-owned marketplace, both the National Remarketing Conference and the CPO Forum will be focusing on the topic, bringing together top dealers from throughout the country to discuss their strategies and best practices for finding the right cars. The CPO Forum will put the […] [Read More]

Ford and Toyota revealed Monday the two companies will be collaborating on a new rear-wheel drive hybrid system that will offer more fuel-efficient options for  consumers in the market for a light truck or SUV. The two automakers also noted they will be working together to develop "next-generation standards for in-car telematics and Internet-based services." […] [Read More]

To reward loyal customers with such perks as sales and service discounts at the dealership, Mercedes-Benz USA, its financial arm, and American Express have rolled out two new co-branded credit cards that include an array of awards for the luxury automaker’s clientele. It was also announced Monday that the automaker has signed on to American […] [Read More]

As Fiat’s U.S. dealer body continues to get the ball rolling and develop strategies, NCM Associates revealed Monday that early next year it will be offering its first-ever set of Fiat Dealer Twenty Group meetings to help these dealerships get their feet wet and foster consistently profitable stores. NCM will begin these meetings not long […] [Read More]