DealerTrack Holdings, introduced a new online inventory search and comparison solution this week that will be distributed by Chrome Data Solutions, a joint venture between DealerTrack and Autodata. Officials explained this new tool — SmartFind — is tied to actual dealer inventory for manufacturers, portals, technology providers and dealers. This new Web service, which can […] [Read More]

AAA has released a new Auto Buying Tools app for the Apple iPhone that is designed to help consumers become more educated and confident when it comes to car buying. And as many dealers can likely attest, a confident and informed shopper may be more willing to make a purchase. The free Auto Buying Tools […] [Read More]

Meant to enhance the capability of the vehicle’s infotainment system, Subaru of America and Aha by Harman recently forged partnership geared to use the Aha platform to seamlessly bring Web-based content into Subaru models. Officials said the goal is to let drivers interact with this Web-based content right through their radios. Subaru said it is […] [Read More]

On the heels of adjusting its model to flat-fee billing in Virginia and suspending operations in other states, TrueCar announced “proactive” changes on Monday to ensure compliance with state laws and emphasize “its commitment to state regulators, state dealer associations and to better serve its dealer partners.” TrueCar’s changes include creating a new billing model […] [Read More]

Audi of America is using its foursquare account to augment its sponsorship of the U.S. Ski Team. Late last week, Audi explained that members of the U.S. Ski Team, including Olympians Lindsey Vonn and Andrew Weibrecht, are contributing tips with the best skiing destinations to Audi’s foursquare account. The OEM indicated that foursquare users who […] [Read More]

The heads of KainAutomotive.com and Kate Frost Inc. formed a strategic alliance late last week with the aim being to boost dealership training and guidance on a host of topics. The alliance is geared to enhance education about dealership websites, social media, reputation management, search engines, third-party leads, online classifieds and eBay Motors. David Kain […] [Read More]

AutoTec revealed earlier this week that its AuctionACCESS program hit a landmark registration number. The dealer registration system now includes 100,000 registered users for its myACCESS online management tool. “While it took us awhile to reach early benchmarks such as 10,000 and 20,000 users, we’ve seen myACCESS usership skyrocket since then to get where it […] [Read More]

AutoTempest.com, a British Columbia-based vehicle shopping site, recently announced a couple of enhancements to its used-car classifieds search engine that it believes will allow Canadian used-car shoppers to more easily connect with sellers. AutoTempest upgraded its used classifieds search engine parameters to accept Canadian postal codes across the board, even when pulling up results from […] [Read More]

As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gets under way in Las Vegas this week, revealing new and concept technology to the public, AOL Autos had its own announcement to make. As attendees of CES, the site revealed Tuesday its new Technology of the Year Award. The inaugural award — which is designed to give shoppers […] [Read More]

General Motors recently highlighted how a pair of its franchised stores in suburban Dallas are conquering the “next online frontier” in an effort to move metal and keep service bays busy. The rooftops’ Internet director is using social media to regularly join conversations on Facebook and Twitter. James Wood Motors, which sells new Chevrolet, Buick, […] [Read More]