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Technology
Nissan and Microsoft Partner to Build New DMS
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, 04:39 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Aimed at boosting all facets of a store’s operation, Nissan Motor Co. recently formed a strategic relationship with Microsoft Corp. to collaborate and create a next-generation dealer management system based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Using the powerful foundation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the industry expertise of Nissan, officials believe the two companies will blend […] [Read More]
NCM Offers Unlimited Management Training for Multi-Point Dealer Groups
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, 03:55 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
NCM Associates announced Tuesday that it is offering an annual training subscription plan for dealers that includes unlimited access to core NCM Institute courses for all managers across multiple dealership points. This access is provided for 12 months and lets managers take as many courses as they want to during that period. The NCM Institute’s […] [Read More]
TrueCar.com Stirs Industry Debate
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, 07:00 AM
Auto Group Editor Jennifer Reed
In an industry known for its outspokenness, a new business model has taken front and center as new cause for debate — TrueCar.com. And Scott Painter, company founder, has addressed this head on in the form of an open letter to the automotive community. TrueCar, which recently signed an exclusive deal with Yahoo Autos, as […] [Read More]
Dominion Dealer Solutions Announces Business Unification, Exec Changes
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, 06:57 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Dominion Dealer Solutions announced a re-organization on Tuesday that basically streamlines all of the company’s individual businesses under one roof. And with the new structure, the company also revealed a few changes in leadership roles. As to why it is bringing all its products and businesses under the same umbrella, the changes are part of […] [Read More]
Contact At Once: Consumers Can Now Inititate Dealer Chats Through Ad QR Codes
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, 06:55 AM
Sarah Rubenoff
With texting continuing to grow as one of consumers’ preferred forms of communication, it is becoming even more important for dealers to utilize this technology. And now, customers don’t even need to access a store’s website or jot down a number in order to start texting and communicating directly with dealership personnel. [Read More]
10 Potent Posts to Boost Dealership Facebook Fan Engagement
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, 09:00 AM
Kathi Kruse
Nearly every day, a dealership asks me this burning question: “How can I increase my engagement on Facebook?” What they’ve come to realize is that while it’s “easy” and “free” to set up a business page, it’s quite another to create fan engagement and foster a community. [Read More]
Vincentric Now Offers Cost-of-Ownership for Canadian Vehicles
Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, 03:51 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Vincentric, a provider of vehicle cost-of-ownership data based in the U.S., has now brought its services to Canada. The company announced that it has launched a Canadian database that will provide the country’s auto industry — including dealers and automakers — with ownership data for close to 5,000 model-year 2011 and 2012 vehicles. “With the […] [Read More]
DealerSynergy Gains New President
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 06:54 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Earlier this week, Dealer Synergy — an automotive online sales training and consulting company — revealed its new president, appointing Karen Bradley to the role. Bradley has been with the company for five years, and her experience includes being a 20 Group speaker and moderator and membership in the Women’s Automotive Association International. Her background […] [Read More]
Jumpstart Automotive Reveals Latest Addition to Network
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, 04:10 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Jumpstart Automotive Group recently added a 15th member to its network of automotive website publishers, bringing EveryCarListed.com into the fold. EveryCarListed.com — an online portal for car shopping, reviews and ratings and more — joins Jumpstart members like Vehix, Car and Drive, Road & Track, TrueCar and CarGurus, just to name a few. Jumpstart’s latest […] [Read More]
Dealer QR Code Provider Reveals $1M Capitalization
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, 03:48 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Dealer Uplink, a company that provides dealerships with QR barcode and mobile marketing services, announced this week a $1 million capitalization by its members that it contends will accelerate growth in North America and the U.K. During the next three years, the company — which has been around nine months — plans to create more […] [Read More]