Earlier this week, Black Book rolled out several enhancements to its existing iPhone and Android applications and also launched a version for the Windows 7 product. Black Book president Tom Cross indicated that the highlight of the enhancements is the integration of AutoCheck vehicle history reports, which users can now tap into. [Read More]

During Wednesday’s action at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, eBay Motors manager of dealer training Clayton Stanfield was on hand during the Internet and Social Media Solutions Lab session to lend his expertise about a new program designed to help independents best utilize eBay motors. The lab session […] [Read More]

MetroGistics and Dealerslink have joined forces in an effort to further streamline quotes and ordering processes and provide dealer members with more efficient ways to meet their auto-transport needs, according to company officials.  As a result of the partnership announced Wednesday, MetroGistics’ Web-based logistics quoting, ordering and load-tracking functions will be integrated into the Dealerslink […] [Read More]

Dealership chat provider Contact At Once has brought in two additional partners to its network. Signing on are ResponseLogix and DealerCentric. As most likely know, the dealer chat network features such partners as third-party listing sites, OEM websites, partner websites and applications, as well as dealership sites. Its tools allow dealers to respond to consumer […] [Read More]

The second day of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention got into gear Wednesday with a presentation from AutoTrader.com president and chief executive officer Chip Perry and Keith Whann, who is the outside general counsel for NIADA. These industry leaders not only examined the state of the industry, but stressed how pivotal it is […] [Read More]

AuctionACCESS is developing a new mobile app that it says will allow dealers to utilize their smartphones to manage their AuctionACCESS memberships and gain access to auctions. Dealers will be able to use the AuctionACCESS mobile app to accomplish a number of tasks while on the go, officials noted. The app will let them pre-register […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book, DealerTrack and Tier 10 Marketing are sponsoring a special upcoming workshop designed to help dealers better leverage social media, as well as improve their bottom lines. Jim Ziegler, president and chief executive officer of automotive training and consulting organization Ziegler SuperSystems, wants to ensure dealerships are "operating at maximum efficiency." The salesman, speaker […] [Read More]

AOL Autos has rolled out a new program that can help dealers connect with shoppers searching for the top deals on cars. Through the Best Deal Auto Buying Program — which is powered by TrueCar— shoppers can go online to create a virtual order for a car and obtain several upfront price quotes immediately from […] [Read More]

An upcoming installment of the Carfax ‘PowerUp’ Webinar series will focus on how dealers can use social media strategies to ramp up sales. The free presentation will feature John Jones, of Dealer.com. Jones will team up with Chad Goodson, of Carfax, to discuss how to effectively utilize social media, in an effort to help dealers […] [Read More]

On the heels of the automaker rolling out a new certified pre-owned program, General Motors dealers have a new way to possibly attract used-vehicle shoppers interested in other automakers. It was announced Monday that participating GM dealers are offering a three-month free subscription to SiriusXM for customers who buy a used vehicle from any brand, […] [Read More]