The DrivenToDrive program helps injured veterans, like retired Air Force Senior Airman Karah Behrend, regain their independence and get back behind the wheel of a retrofitted vehicle. “No one can see my disability when I’m behind the wheel of a car,” Behrend said in a news release. TrueCar, AutoNation, and Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, […] [Read More]

Customer reviews are a top factor that people consider when selecting a business, according to digital marketing company Dealer.com. “But dealerships often lack an efficient, easy way to solicit reviews while the experience is still top of mind,” the company said in a news release. Dealer.com is launching a new Review Generation service that the […] [Read More]

Used Car Week, which is an all-digital event this year, begins Monday.  As the event gets rolling with the Auto Fin Con and the NAF Association’s Annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference (which will run concurrently), here are some important reminders: The entire conference will run online here: https://usedcarweek.biz/   Used Car Week … is actually more like […] [Read More]

Auto transport software company Super Dispatch is expanding into the shipper segment, stating that through a single, unified platform, the company now serves the entire auto transport industry by supporting shippers and carriers. The platform’s Shipper Transportation Management System connects to Super Dispatch’s Loadboard. That creates what the company describes as an advanced marketplace that […] [Read More]

The Boise Rescue Mission women and children’s shelters need pajamas and pajama sets in all sizes year round for women, boys and girls. Through Nov. 30 as part of its “Driven to Assist” initiative, Larry H. Miller Dealerships is hosting a pajama drive for the shelters, and on Christmas, guests staying at the organization’s City […] [Read More]

Connected vehicles are giving LexisNexis Risk Solutions the path to provide more information to its clients, which can be crucial when a total-loss claim is in motion. The provider of data, analytics and technology for insurance recently announced the inclusion of mileage information from connected vehicles in its LexisNexis Vehicle History solution. The company explained […] [Read More]

Xtime is continuing to make inroads to help dealerships work with their service-drive customers who might need assistance in paying for vehicle repairs — especially as pandemic impact lingers. The software service solution now is collaborating with Sunbit, the technology company looking to improve the buying and selling experience for everyday things through flexible monthly […] [Read More]

CUNA Mutual Group ventured deeper into the automotive and fintech worlds this week by acquiring one of this year’s Emerging 8 honorees. The mutual insurance holding company acquired ForeverCar, the Chicago-based start-up company that protects vehicle owners from expensive repairs with mechanical repair coverage (MRC) policies delivered through online channels. CUNA Mutual Group’s move involving […] [Read More]

Market Scan welcomed a pair of former Cox Automotive executives this week that the Sofware-as-a-Service solutions and data provider said will help to realize its enterprise solutions’ growth strategies. Coming aboard are Damon Bennett as vice president of business development and Deanna (DeeDee) VanderYacht as director of business development. “Damon and DeeDee are two great […] [Read More]

The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that the regulator began to send refunds totaling nearly $1.5 million to individuals who were affected by allegedly unlawful financing and sales practices by Bronx Honda. The actions stem from a settlement reached in May. According to the FTC, Bronx Honda and its general manager told sales employees […] [Read More]