instaVIN announced late last week that it will be offering its vehicle history and title reports for motorcycles to consumers and retailers via CycleTrader.com for a limited time. instaVIN reports provide more than 100 key data indicators such as DMV title, salvage, insurance, total loss and other information to help identify title problems prior to purchase. “CycleTrader.com […] [Read More]

OPENLANE announced subsidiary Recovery Database Network is nearing a partnership with KeyCode Pro to ease the repossession process. Officials said the partnership is designed to provide a customized user interface that can allow RDN subscribers to order a key code from KeyCode Pro within the RDN software environment. Through the RDN portal, KeyCode Pro is […] [Read More]

The National Auto Auction Association is hosting a Webinar early next month that will examine how the economy affects the auto market while also delving into what may be in store for the future. The “Economic and Auto Industry Perspective Update” is slated for 2 p.m. (EST) to 3 p.m. on June 7. It will […] [Read More]

On Wednesday it was announced that InspectMyRide, a subsidiary of DataScan Field Services, has become the preferred vehicle inspection company for Cars.com. Now, Cars.com shoppers can buy an inspection from InspectMyRide prior to making a purchase decision. Moreover, InspectMyRide promises the inspection will be done within approximately 48 hours of receiving the request. [Read More]

Hyundai dealers in the U.S. now have another benefit to offer in certified pre-owned vehicles. Buyers of Sirius XM Radio factory-equipped CPO rides from Hyundai will be given a three-month introductory subscription to XM, the companies revealed Tuesday. Hyundai provides the same deal for XM factory-equipped new vehicles. Per the deal, the CPO rides will […] [Read More]

DealerTrack AAX announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire eCarList, a provider of inventory management and merchandising solutions for dealerships. The acquisition is expected to close in July and the combination of DealerTrack’s AAX inventory management solution and eCarList’s product suite is designed to help dealers generate additional vehicle interest and higher quality Internet […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book has rolled out a revamped version of Kbb.com that includes a new task-based navigation as well as a slew of new research tools. These tools are designed to educate shoppers, help them figure out which vehicles best-suit their needs and determine which models offer the most for their money. The tools include features such as […] [Read More]

To generate some buzz for its new CarMax EasyShop program, the dealership group is turning to consumers in the Raleigh-Durham and Fayetteville areas of North Carolina for a grassroots video contest. CarMax EasyShop is a new aspect of www.carmax.com that lets consumers conduct more of the car-shopping online prior to visiting a store, ideally saving […] [Read More]

A person who has served as a catalyst for the growth of FordDirect — a joint venture between the automaker and its franchise dealers — has been elevated to be the company’s chief executive officer. On Monday, FordDirect revealed its new CEO is Stacey Coopes, who previously served as executive vice president of marketing and […] [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association and GigglePop.com recently launched NIADA Mobile, an iPhone and Android-based wireless application to assist members with their mobile used-vehicle management needs while working on the lot at the auction or at industry events. NIADA Mobile is designed to provide association members with used-vehicle appraisal tools from Black Book, NADA […] [Read More]