CarProof announced this week that it has rolled out a new tool for dealers designed to give them a “fast snapshot to help make on-the-spot decisions.” QuickProof, essentially, is a screening tool dealers can use to quickly check for damage on older units. "When our dealers are considering cars that are older than 10 years, […] [Read More]

Mojo Motors — a website that aims to connect dealerships with qualified local buyers who are ready to make a purchase — recently landed $3 million in funding to fuel expansion beyond its test markets in the Northeast. The site also plans to use the funds to scale marketing efforts and further develop the platform. […] [Read More]

CAR-Research XRM has announced a new system to help dealers maximize its customer relationship management system. The new program holds CAR-Research XRM’s Client Relationship Specialists accountable to new benchmark reports designed to ensure that their dealer clients are using the CRM to capture more sales and increase profitability, the company said. [Read More]

Now that additional safety features and driver assistance programs are becoming the norm in new cars, customers are shifting their attention to other tech-perks while searching for their next vehicle. And as shoppers become more interested in infotainment and more music/video-based technology, dealers have to decide how to best satisfy their customers’ wants and needs. [Read More]

As company leadership stated it is “well positioned” for even more progress, Autobytel revealed last week that it generated increased revenues and improved profitability during the first quarter compared with the year-ago period. Autobytel determined that first-quarter revenues grew 4 percent to $16.7 million. This sum was up  from $16.0 million a year ago. The […] [Read More]

With mobile devices being such a part of dealership management’s day-to-day professional life, the American International Automobile Dealers Association is joining forces with affinity partner Carfax for a free Webinar. The session titled, “Building Confidence On-the-Go,” is geared to help managers access information effectively whether online, in the lane or on the lot. The webinar […] [Read More]

In what gives the group’s dealers another selling point to move used units, Sonic Automotive customers will now be offered a three-month free Sirius XM radio subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle equipped with satellite radio at any of the retailer’s 108 rooftops. The two companies revealed the partnership on Thursday. Commenting on the […] [Read More]

DealerRater on Wednesday announced national availability of its new comprehensive online reputation and social monitoring platform — 360Certified — a solution for new dealership customers, as well as an upgrade for existing Certified Dealers.  The company explained that 360Certified is the premium level of DealerRater’s popular Certified Dealer Program. In addition to the full suite […] [Read More]

A new website that helps consumers search for vehicles based on car payment and ZIP code has recently launched, giving dealers another avenue to connect with in-market shoppers. Karhunt.com allows shoppers to search subscribing dealers’ inventories to find cars within their payment range. “Karhunt was born out of our 20-plus years’ experience with the auto […] [Read More]

A new website called Trading-in.com could be beneficial to both consumers and dealers via its trade-in vehicle listings. At the request of the consumer who owns the vehicle, Trading-in.com allows dealers to list a vehicle and its given trade-in price plus any repairs, overhead and certification costs at the website. Listings are posted for three […] [Read More]