NADA University recently announced it has gained two new partners. Joining the organization in its efforts to help dealers operate at the top of their game are The Greater Louisville Automobile Dealers Association (GLADA) and New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (NHADA). They both have initiated all-encompassing new partnerships with NADA University to provide their members […] [Read More]

In a pre-NADA convention survey of dealers nationally, more than two thirds indicated that they are concerned about the Internet pressuring their Gross Profits. Are you one of them? According to the survey, 67 percent of dealers are concerned about the Internet putting pressure on their gross profits. Many in the industry feel that the explosion […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book is now offering motorcycle vehicle history reports on its website thanks to a deal it has struck with Cyclechex, the company announced today. Reports from Cyclechex offer historical title information on bikes from model-years as far as back as 1981, including details like the last recorded odometer reading, disclosed damage, number or […] [Read More]

This week, Cars.com utilized its corporate giving initiative and leveraged voting through its social media platforms to award a $100,000 donation to Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). Cars.com president Mitch Golub highlighted why SADD received these funds and also shared more background about Cars.com Cares. “We launched Cars.com Cares this year to help fuel organizations […] [Read More]

Designed to assist consumers who use the site to turn a vehicle, AutoTrader.com announced Thursday it is taking an equity stake in ControlBox.com in support of the launch of its Privacy Shield product. The sites explained the solution is designed to help private sellers keep their personal contact information private, yet still connect anonymously to […] [Read More]

Edmunds.com revealed the Edmunds App for iPad last week at the LA AppShow, a tool now available on the App Store. Site officials highlighted Edmunds’ iPad app is available free of charge to consumers thanks to an exclusive sponsorship deal with Lexus. The luxury brand will use the platform as part of a campaign to […] [Read More]

With its latest feature, AutoTrader.com is looking to give dealers another way to attract shoppers to their lots and inventory. With the new Price Markdown feature, dealers can systematically subtract the amount of special offers from the price of their vehicles. “With this tool, dealers are able to more easily highlight the affordability of their new […] [Read More]

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., which celebrates the history of the Chrysler nameplate, recently revealed its new website. The nonprofit contends the new site includes “improved navigation, beginning with home page tabs and links from which all Museum programs, exhibitions and events, as well as Chrysler’s rich heritage, are directly accessible.” [Read More]

VIN Viper revealed Wednesday a group of mobile app and software upgrades, as well as some price changes, in an effort to make it even easier for dealers to utilize the company’s software. These upgrades will hit all of the company’s platforms for the Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile and its web-based utilities. [Read More]

It was revealed earlier this week that Response Logix has merged with auto industry social media solution provider Digital Air Strike, setting up a combined company that essentially gives dealers a “one-stop shop” for social media and lead-response solutions. There will be two business units within the new company, as Response Logix will provide dealers […] [Read More]