WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Insurance Auto Auctions introduced an all-new advanced search tool so dealers and bidders can better find vehicles on its site. Executives explained that the tool now can offer hundreds of different search options that can enable buyers to find exactly what they want to bid on and buy faster and easier. Furthermore, IAA […] [Read More]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Vehicle information provider BookItOut recently reached an agreement with Experian Automotive. Dealers who use BookItOut's service now can access AutoCheck vehicle history reports through mobile devices such as the Apple iPhone. BookItOut reiterated that it can offer dealers analysis that compares true-cost vehicle values, market analytics and vehicle history reports. Executives contend that […] [Read More]

PALO ALTO, Calif. — In order to push its deep pool of current automotive content out continuously, High Gear Media on Tuesday announced the launch of individual vehicle Web pages that now update themselves in real time. Company officials explained that they now have hundreds of pages specifically detailing various brands and models across their network of […] [Read More]

PHOENIX and McLEAN, Va. — Skywerks, a provider of dealership management systems software, said Tuesday that it has added NADA Used Car Guide vehicle values into its new iPhone product and soon-to-be-launched Deliverance DMS product. Explaining how the iPhone application works, officials noted that it essentially is a tool to manage NADA vehicle values and doesn't […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Manheim rolled out its new online Daily Sales program on Monday, essentially expanding its Online Event Sales to seven days each week. It will add new sales to existing lineup of Online Event Sales, like Manheim Monday, Dealer Wednesday, Thunder Thursday and M'OVE it Friday, giving consignors and buyers even more from which to choose. […] [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford has officially found a buyer for Volvo. The company signed a definitive agreement with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Limited on Sunday. Basically, the Chinese manufacturer will purchase 100 percent of Volvo Car Corp. and related assets for $1.8 billion.   The payment will consist of a $200 million note and cash. The sale is expected […] [Read More]

FREDERICK, Md. — Manheim's Tom Webb and Ira Silver, the National Auto Auction Association's economist, will share their latest analysis during a free NAAA Webinar titled "The Recovery Becomes An Expansion." Webb and Silver will forecast trends for both the retail and wholesale markets during the event that's scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on April 15. More […] [Read More]

CHICAGO — In-market shoppers who use Cars.com can now get friend feedback on vehicles they are considering by posting these units to social networks.  On Monday, Cars.com rolled out a new sharing tool that basically can push out potential vehicle selections through Facebook and Twitter. Cars.com highlighted that integration with Facebook and Twitter is a natural next step in […] [Read More]

DALLAS — The StoneEagle Group has signed on to be a part of DealerTrack's OpenTrack program, which can allow StoneEagle customers to boost efficiency and profits by providing them with bidirectional access to dealership data. Officials explained that OpenTrack's six touch points into the dealer management system lets StoneEagle offer "optimum performance and results" to its dealer […] [Read More]

NEW YORK — Jumpstart Automotive Group, which produces industry publications such as Car and Driver and Road & Track has a new chief executive officer. Being tapped for the CEO role by parent company Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. is Nicholas Matarazzo, an executive who is returning to the company. During his first stint with the organization, […] [Read More]