Agora Data chief executive officer Steve Burke dubs it the “Mars Shot” project. This week, the finance solution provider of predictive loan technology for buy-here, pay-here dealerships announced it is sponsoring a program for the Harvey Mudd College Clinic Program at one of the premier engineering, science and mathematics colleges in the United States. Agora […] [Read More]

In the early 2000s, Dell Computers ran a popular advertising campaign that included the line, “Dude, you’re getting a Dell!” Now thanks to a new relationship with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, the line could be revised to, “Dealer, you’re getting a Dell!” This week, Dell Technologies joined with NIADA as a Bronze-level National […] [Read More]

Experian’s latest analysis of the credit world showed what experts are calling “promising signs of responsible credit management,” which could benefit auto financing, too. That assertion came among the key findings from Experian’s 11th annual State of Credit report, which examined how consumers are managing their credit histories against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. […] [Read More]

Volvo Cars Canada said Monday it has launched an app-based pickup and drop-off service that allows Canadians to have their vehicles serviced and not leave their home or office. Through Volvo Valet, which is available on iOS and Android smartphone devices, vehicle owners can schedule a service appointment with a participating retailer, who will send […] [Read More]

 Ally says auto dealers “play a vital role in the economic fabric of the country.” But this year’s TIME Dealer of the Year Award celebrates dealers’ “ingenuity and leadership in the face of incredible challenges,” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ally Auto Finance president Doug Timmerman said in a news release. Ally and TIME on […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing’s Best Auctions to Work For, presented by CARS Recon, is a free workplace study for the auto-auction industry that recognizes the best auto auctions to work for on an unranked basis. The program, now in its fifth year, is designed and intended for individual physical auction locations and digital auctions, as well. Auto Remarketing, […] [Read More]

Dealer.com says video is reshaping the car buying journey. Sourcing Facebook and Youtube statistics from 2019, Dealer.com notes that 13 billion videos are viewed each day on Facebook and YouTube combined. And those channels only encompass part of video consumption, according to Dealer.com. A new product from the company uses advanced targeting and Cox Automotive […] [Read More]

Editor's Note: Updated to clarify that Mecum resumed live auctions in June. A traveling show that would rival a Rolling Stones stadium tour or the digital production power of a Super Bowl network TV crew is back out on the road and performing to adoring crowds once again. Mecum Auctions and its supporting cast of […] [Read More]

Jimmie Johnson is closing his spectacular NASCAR career with Ally Financial as his primary sponsor. And now the seven-time stock-car series champion will begin his INDYCAR campaign with Carvana. Over the weekend, Carvana announced it will be the primary partner for Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) in the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season […] [Read More]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent to IAA for information technology systems that IAA says facilitate “participation in multiple auctions offered in different locations at the same time.” U.S. Patent Number 10,810,659 is for “System and Method of Auction Management.” The patent contains 20 claims protecting and recognizing what IAA says are […] [Read More]