Getting auto financing over the finish line to vehicle delivery already can be complex. When the potential buyer falls within the confines of the Military Lending Act (MLA), it can become even more complicated. Marci Kawski, a partner in the Madison Wisc., office of Husch Blackwell, joined the Auto Remarketing Podcast to explain the possible […] [Read More]

PureCars announced Tuesday the release of its new Pro Dealer MarTech platform, which the company says offers an approach to digital advertising that provides greater flexibility and value for dealers — and allows them to make better marketing decisions that drive lower ad costs per sale.  The platform is powered by PURE Intelligence, and centers […] [Read More]

Dealer Funnel, a tech solutions provider for dealers, is launching a new text messaging solution designed to help dealers better engage with customers and grow sales. The new solution aims to follow the customers through all steps of the auto shopping journey, handling customer engagement from social media ads via text messaging in real-time — all […] [Read More]

CarMax is on the hunt for 1,800 new automotive service professionals. To kickstart the hiring wave, the used-car giant is hosting a “Curbside Career Day,” in partnership with Indeed, at 16 of its locations, coming up on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  It’s looking to secure the almost 2,000 service hires by […] [Read More]

Manheim is adding another support pillar to make sure the auction giant is meeting the need of every one of its clients with the launch of a new client shared services group. The group is designed to deliver a more consistent client experience and to align the varied needs of its clients, the Manheim team explained […] [Read More]

ACV said Tuesday it has launched a new platform that gives dealer groups and commercial partners a way to host closed sales for select audiences. ACV PRIVATE MARKETPLACES will first be available for large dealership groups with multiple locations, and then for commercial consignors looking for a way to host closed auction sales. In an […] [Read More]

In what consignment-to-retail company CarLotz coined in a news release as an “expansion into the Gateway into the West,” was its move to open a hub to serve the St. Louis metro area. The will open up the company’s unique approach to service, value and inventory to the St. Louis market.  CarLotz also revealed this week its […] [Read More]

Customer interaction software company myKaarma has bought PocketExpert — a dealership communication, online payments, and multi-point inspection platform that is gaining interest in the auto community. This serves to increase myKaarma's dealership customer count by 550 rooftops.  As a result of the purchase, the companies said, PocketExpert’s customers will join the myKaarma customer family. This shift […] [Read More]

LotLinx, known for its inventory marketing technology, is now participating in supporting the U CAN-CER VIVE foundation — a dealer group cancer research non-profit — through a recent donation.  It was founded by siblings Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine of the Michigan-based LaFontaine Automotive Group, in February of 2016. Since then, in just over five years, the organization has […] [Read More]

Along with delving into some data showing average credit scores, Experian’s Q1 2021 State of the Automotive Finance Market report also revealed the top 10 new models leased during the first quarter as well as the top 10 states where leasing originated. Perhaps one day coming back into the market as potential certified pre-owned units, Experian […] [Read More]