In what is surely to be welcome news for automakers and dealers, close to a third of consumers say they are interested in buying a new vehicle, which is almost a 10-percentage-point improvement from a year ago, according to a Chrome Systems survey. The survey — conducted by IBOPE Zogby International — indicates that 30 […] [Read More]

Along with bringing in a new executive from Nissan to be a part of the company segment, TrueCar revealed Tuesday it completed the acquisition of ALG, formerly a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings. TrueCar reiterated ALG will operate as an independent subsidiary, reporting into the data solutions group and continue to be headquartered in Santa Barbara, […] [Read More]

In an effort to push more users to the Manheim app available on Apple iPhones and Google Android smartphones, the auction company is now running a dealer giveaway promotion. Starting Tuesday and running through Dec. 4, dealers logging into Manheim’s mobile site or the Manheim app will be entered into a weekly random drawing to […] [Read More]

The automotive team at HookLogic is bringing in another former MileOne Automotive executive, the company said Tuesday. Appointed to serve in a senior sales management position is Jeff Kershner, whose automotive background includes a wide spectrum of position in the business, including parts, sales and writing. [Read More]

AiM Dealer Inspections recently launched a new website designed to allow dealers to post vehicles and move units among multiple wholesale marketplaces. AiM highlighted Dealer Switch is meant to simplify the wholesale vehicle transaction process for its clients, allowing buyers and sellers to make transactions from their desktop and saving on time, travel and costs. […] [Read More]

Inventory management and marketing solutions company Liquid Motors revealed today the launch of its new AccuData Appraisal System. The appraisal tool is designed to help the dealers by providing valuable data at the time of trade, “positioning the dealer for a quick and profitable sale of the trade-in.” How does one use the new system? […] [Read More]

Consumer car research website zAutos.com late last week launched its Used Car Portal — designed to take consumers step-by-step through finding a used vehicle. By providing information on hundreds of thousands of pre-owned vehicles, the application can allow users to research details on units for sale near them, including selling prices, images, locations, special features […] [Read More]

In an effort to increase the convenience of online car shopping, LemonFree.com recently announced the launch of its mobile site, describing the site as “another simple, fresh approach to car buying on the go.” The new mobile site is compatible with all mobile devices and platforms and provides all the features of the full site, […] [Read More]

Interestingly, J.D. Power and Associates and Compete recently discovered that social networking site Facebook refers nearly as many new-vehicle customers to automaker websites as do major independent automotive content providers such as Cars.com, AutoTrader.com and Edmunds.com. According to the two companies’ Website Performance Tools Report, 6 percent of new-vehicle buyers who visit an OEM site […] [Read More]

IronPlanet Motors released a new tool on Wednesday that can help auction buyers determine shipping estimates, enabling them to make more educated buying decisions when they’re bidding in the company’s online sales. [Read More]