It was announced earlier this week that Calgary, Alberta-based Quorum has been recognized by Microsoft Corp. with Gold Certified Independent Software Vendor Certification as well as Silver Server Platform Competency and Silver Hosting Competency designations. Having this kind of working relationship with the American software giant is pivotal to Quorum providing dealers and other customers […] [Read More]

Third-party sales site The Car Connection announced Wednesday the launch of a new pricing application that allows shoppers to “build, price and then share” a vehicle they might be interested in, seeing price changes along the way. The new Build Your Car pricing application is “the latest addition to its suite of car review and […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book has rolled out what it is calling a revamped “app-like mobile website” for Kbb.com that not only provides smartphone users with KBB Values, but several new features for car-shopping research, as well. The goal for the revamped site is to give mobile shoppers “an intuitive path to seamlessly help them through the […] [Read More]

Dealers utilizing Dominion Dealer Solutions now have a new option when setting up a website or mobile site for their store. Potentially cutting down on the time spent building and maintaining mobile sites, Dominion revealed today the launch of its new website platform: Dominion Adaptive Websites. [Read More]

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems revealed Monday the launch of a program that will allow third-party software vendors to fully integrate with its dealership management system. Open/Mate, the company’s new open integration program, is designed to ensure “all data exchanged between an auto dealer’s DMS (dealer management system) and third-party software systems is delivered instantly and securely […] [Read More]

In an effort to accelerate the expansion of development of the 4G LTE network in the automotive and telematics areas, Verizon revealed late last week the formation of the 4G Venture Forum for Connected Cars. Which OEMs will be partnering with the company? Verizon noted that BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota are joining Verizon […] [Read More]

SOCIALDEALER — a social media management company out to help dealers create, manage and monitor their social activities through one centralized Web platform — introduced a new tool for Facebook. On Wednesday, SOCIALDEALER announced it now offers dealerships the ability to create and buy mobile sponsored-story placements from Facebook. Officials mentioned the service offering comes […] [Read More]

Bringing its automotive brand partner count to 19, Internet radio provider Pandora revealed the latest addition to its line-up on Wednesday. Joining its group of automotive partners is Mazda, who has announced plans to integrate the service into the radio of its vehicles. The OEM noted that Mazda models that will feature Pandora are expected […] [Read More]

Used- and new-vehicle listing site AutoSales.com this week launched what officials are calling their Automotive Research Lab, an outlet that’s geared to generate insights available only on the site’s blog. Officials explained AutoSales.com’s blog provides buying information directly from people fully immersed in the world of vehicle sales. “AutoSales.com’s automotive insights are generated based on […] [Read More]

A digital marketing package discounted at 40 percent is the just-announced June member deal from Dealers United. The package partnership, including search-engine marketing and pay-per-click advertising, is from Haystak Digital Marketing. Based on the negotiated terms, Dealers United reports that its members can save more than 40 percent on the package over regular pricing. Haystak […] [Read More]