Thanks to significant dealer input, Cobalt announced on Thursday the immediate availability of its Dealer Command Center for all Cobalt customers. The company explained Dealer Command Center can provide dealers with insightful performance analytics together with an integrated suite of digital marketing management tools. Officials explained this major enhancement of the Cobalt platform was guided […] [Read More]

General Motors revealed a newly created position earlier this week: director of digital strategy and integration. Appointed to the post is Jon Beebe, whose most recent post was digital marketing manager for Ford and Lincoln. In the new position, Beebe reports to GM’s global director of digital and social engagements Liz Boone. “We want to […] [Read More]

HookLogic, a company that provides incentive programs to help increase traffic for various lead-driven businesses, including auto dealerships, announced today a newly appointed president of its automotive business unit. Tapped for the job is David Metter, who previously served as chief marketing officer for dealer group MileOne Automotive and as director of sales for Autobase, […] [Read More]

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced Wednesday the launch of dealerPAD, a mobile version of the Reynolds Contact Management solution for use on the Apple iPad. The new version of the customer relationship management tool will be offered as an additional free benefit to Reynolds Contact Management customers. "dealerPAD provides dealership personnel immediate access to […] [Read More]

VIN Viper recently rolled out several enhancements to its mobile dealer solution, including an updated version of its iPhone app and online desktop version as well as the free accessibility of AutoCheck Auction reports. The company first highlighted the new features of its iPhone app that are free to member dealers: —Dashboard View: An enhanced graphical […] [Read More]

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]