Retail
CarData-Velocity partnership acquires Tristar to move into Southern California
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025, 03:30 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
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]

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Automotive Ventures gains funding from Assurant Ventures
Cars.com recognizes success in consumer reviews with Dealer of the Year Awards
New president Gordon promoted to lead Dave Cantin Group’s ‘evolution’
Wholesale
Ship.Cars launches security initiatives to combat fraud in auto transport
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025, 03:40 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
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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Lane watch: Auction action might have sprung forward, too
Technology
GoTo launches AI communications platform built for dealerships
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025, 03:41 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
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]

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COMMENTARY: Embracing AI to navigate the new normal in automotive retail
Flexcar expands its Nashville operation with new hub
VUMO AI adds Black Widow co-founder Freiert as director of sales
Financial
EFG launches program that guarantees PRU increase for dealers
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2024, 03:21 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
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]

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Analysis
PODCAST: Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Larry Dixon
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025, 04:49 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
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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PODCAST: Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Jonathan Banks
PODCAST: Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Melinda Zabritski
COMMENTARY: How the uncertainty makes ancillary revenue streams, like tires, more important