Retail

CarData-Velocity partnership acquires Tristar to move into Southern California

CarData and Velocity Automotive Marketing are expanding their partnership into Southern California with the acquisition of Tristar Digital Services. CarData, a provider of vehicle inventory photography, said the strategic acquisition strengthens its reach and “enhances its ability to deliver high-quality ... [Read More]

Wholesale

Ship.Cars launches security initiatives to combat fraud in auto transport

Ship.Cars is ramping up security. The software provider for car hauling companies has introduced new security measures that aim to protect carriers from the threat of fraud in auto transportation, including password requirements, mandatory two-factor authentication, proprietary fraud detection tools ... [Read More]
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Technology

GoTo launches AI communications platform built for dealerships

GoTo has launched a new version of its artificial intelligence-powered communications platform that’s purpose-built for automotive dealerships. The cloud communications and IT provider said GoTo Connect for Automotive is designed to give dealerships a single platform that offers CRM integrations, ... [Read More]

Financial

EFG launches program that guarantees PRU increase for dealers

With dealership profitability down over the past two years, EFG Companies wants to give auto dealers a way to boost their personal wealth creation strategies. To that end, the F&I and reinsurance provider has introduced its Wealth Builder Profit Participation ... [Read More]

Analysis

PODCAST: Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Larry Dixon

As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries. Next up on our ... [Read More]

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