Dealertrack announced the integration of its proprietary electronic contracting solution with Dealertrack uniFI, promising a paperless lead-to-contract workflow facilitated by a single platform.
Auto dealers are using the smartphones in nearly every customer’s pocket to capture and retain service business with a friendly and familiar interface: dealer-branded apps.
GoMoto and VenueVision have partnered for an integration and reseller campaign that will bring GoMoto-built self-service kiosks to more Canadian auto dealers.
In the year since impound fees cost the used car industry $1.1 billion, new data released by Spireon shows maturing technology has made a positive impact.
WheelsTV has joined the CDK Global Partner Program, offering CDK dealers access to WheelsTV’s proprietary interactive video test drive technology.
Former Epicor division head Scott Thompson has joined CDK Global as senior vice president and business leader for CRM and layered applications.
FrogData analysts say auto dealers can set more appointments, close more sales, and reduce costs by building a lead follow-up process based on timing by lead source.
The Experian Automotive Intelligence Engine was designed to offer auto dealers new data and analytical capabilities designed to find in-market car buyers within a 15-mile radius.
DealerCenter has integrated with MAX Digital, adding access to market-based pricing and appraisal intelligence for DealerCenter DMS and mobile solution users.
DealerSocket’s predictive marketing tool is now backed by a team of Strategic Growth Managers offering personal support to help auto dealers engage more customers.
Inovatec Systems has integrated Carfax Canada’s VIN Scan with its cloud-based auto finance platform, promising a more efficient and accurate decisioning process.
PassTime announced the launch of Encore, a new dealer-facing vehicle asset management tool packaged in a completely self-powered, slim design.
eLEND Solutions dealers now have access to CoreLogic Credco’s Three-Bureau PreQual soft-pull credit inquiry tool as part of a new partnership.
A Cox Automotive report finds high demand for automation and AI technology among dealers and their customers. But dealers cited cost and their staffs’ inability or unwillingness to adopt new tools and update processes as major obstacles.
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