As Christmas Eve rolls around and parents struggle to get their children to fall asleep amid excitement about Santa’s arrival, they might just be able to tell their kids the exact whereabouts of Ole’ St. Nick before finishing up the wrapping and setting out the cookies and milk.  OnStar has joined in the holiday fun […] [Read More]

Revealed Monday, Audi Magazine is now available on the iPad. In an effort to better reach the mobile market, the company shared that the magazine that highlights the automaker and its products can now be viewed through the app “Audi USA Magazine” for free on iTunes. "The iPad app will combine the same great story […] [Read More]

While also revealing that it has closed on a $6 million round of funding, CarWoo announced that it has brought on a former AOL Autos executive as chief operating officer and hired a former Dealix exec as vice president of marketing. Tapped for the COO role is Rudi Thun, who comes over from his post […] [Read More]

InspectMyRide.com recently formed a strategic alliance with Experian Automotive to provide vehicle inspection customers with an AutoCheck vehicle history report summary. As a subsidiary of DataScan Field Services, InspectMyRide.com already provided a 150-point visual inspection, a variety of quality digital photos and a road test when conditions permit. Now, the service also includes a summary […] [Read More]

Those looking to move used cars on autoTRADER.ca received some good news recently, as the website announced that it has increased the duration of free ad listings to 45 days. Previously, it was two weeks. “Extending free private ad duration is another example of why autoTRADER.ca is Canada’s No. 1 digital automotive brand, helping Canadians […] [Read More]

Insurance Auto Auctions launched new free Apple iOS and Android apps Thursday, tools aimed at providing buyers the flexibility to bid live in IAA’s auctions using I-bid Live, manage their vehicle watch list, pre-bid on vehicles and get notifications so they get the vehicles they want. IAA’s free app can offer buyers plenty of ways […] [Read More]

DMEautomoive rolled out a new program on Thursday that can help dealers secure the late-model used inventory they need in today’s supply-crunched market. Additionally, the “Best Chance Equity Communications from DMEautomotive” gives dealers a way to boost new-vehicle sales and retention rates. Basically, Best Chance utilizes DMEa’s predictive analytics to figure out which of a […] [Read More]

The UsedCars.com website of Dealix has been enhanced with two new features designed to help dealers drum up more exposure and interest in their used vehicles. More specifically, UsedCars.com now includes vehicle videos, as well as dealership-branded contextual spotlight ads. The announcement was made earlier this week by the Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data […] [Read More]

Fleet services provider ARI recently revealed  the launch of its new Sustainable Fleet Management Microsite. The site is designed to be a resource to “help fleet managers stay informed of environmental management issues related to alternative fuels, emissions, fuel use and new green technologies,” the company shared. Moreover, the new website provides information on how […] [Read More]

Ford declared this week its customers will soon benefit from a major software upgrade to MyFord Touch following a real-world beta test with about 1,000 Blue Oval employees. The OEM explained the software upgrade is coming for 2013 models and to owners of existing MyFord Touch-equipped vehicles. Ford noted the employee beta test is part […] [Read More]