Stemming from a merger with two other companies, mobile resource management solutions provider ProconGPS announced its new corporate name on Thursday. After it’s officially launched during a special ribbon-cutting event Saturday at its new technology center, the company will be known as Spireon. Officials explained the Spireon name binds the strategic merger of ProconGPS with […] [Read More]

Sonic Automotive revealed Wednesday it has tapped a new firm to serve as its app development team. The auto group partnered with Lextech Global Services in a deal that makes the mobile application strategy and development firm Sonic’s mobile business unit. Basically, this partnership with Lextech offers Sonic the necessary expertise to build and roll […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book announced earlier this week that its Kbb.com Android mobile application has reached a milestone: 1 million downloads. Shoppers can use the app to pull up KBB Values, which include the following: MSPR, Invoice, Fair Purchase Price, Certified Pre-Owned, Suggested Retail, Private Party and Trade-In Values. The app also features a dealer locator […] [Read More]

After a successful Phoenix launch, Mota Motors revealed Wednesday that New York and New Jersey dealers now have another option when marketing their certified pre-owned vehicles. The company is rolling out marketing program SureSale Certified to the two Northeastern states. [Read More]

During the preview for April’s New York Auto Show, the Women’s Automotive Association International will host a social media event, which is designed to highlight what the WAAI calls the “fastest growing marketing phenomena.” [Read More]

While also being awarded Gold Certification in the USA, ADP Dealer Services announced on Tuesday it received five other Cisco Certifications and Distinctions. The complete list of ADP accolades includes:  —Cisco Gold Certification in USA —Advanced Data Center Architecture Specialization in USA —Cisco Customer Satisfaction Excellence Distinction —Cisco Powered Managed Security Services —Cisco Powered Managed […] [Read More]

Subaru of America recently revealed a new driver assistant system that will debut at the New York International Auto Show on the OEMs 2013 Legacy and Outback Models. The new Eyesight system covers everything from adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking to and vehicle lane departure warnings. “The new technology, which can also detect obstacles […] [Read More]

On Monday, TrueCar brought in the former executive vice president and chief executive officer of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association as the site’s vice president for industry relations. TrueCar is asking Pat Watson to oversee all relationships with dealer associations at the national, state and metro-area level. In his 39 years with the SCADA in […] [Read More]

Cars.com announced the winner Monday of its $16,000 Subcompact Shootout, a competition between seven popular subcompact cars that seat four, have four doors, get at least 35 miles per gallon on the highway and can be purchased for less than $16,000. Experts from Cars.com, USA Today and MotorWeek tested these subcompacts and chose the Honda […] [Read More]

Inventory management company vAuto revealed Thursday that its merchandising tool RealDeal is now available to dealership sales teams in a mobile format. The merchandising system can now be used on Android phones, as well as Apple’s iPhone and iPad. Commenting on the news, Keith Jezek, vAuto president said,  “We’re pleased to complete RealDeal’s integration across […] [Read More]