In making a presentation about how AutoTrader.com fits into the large world of online marketing, chief executive officer Chip Perry also revealed how much revenue the site expects to generate this year. A figure that would surpass its previous high by a wide margin, Perry projected AutoTrader.com’s 2011 revenue to be $1.037 billion. Last year, […] [Read More]

The Next Up — an electronic system designed to manage the sales activity of dealership sales teams — recently reached a new threshold of store adoption. Company officials indicated 100 stores are using the system nationwide, including rooftops from every major brand and some of the largest groups in the country. In what executives from […] [Read More]

Cars.com further expanded on its mobile products Wednesday with the launch of a free Android application, available now for download in the Android app store. Site officials noted that this app joins Cars.com’s iPhone app in exposing dealer inventory and helping consumers find the best vehicle for them while on the go. They highlighted Lexus […] [Read More]

Carfax is hosting a free online seminar later this week that will teach dealers the most ideal strategies to evaluate inventory. The latest Webinar in the PowerUp series will feature DealerTrack’s Dennis Carey and Carfax’s Chad Goodson. It is scheduled for noon on Friday. The Webinar will delve into inventory management tools and best practices. […] [Read More]

World Omni Financial Corp. recently promoted Brent Sergot to an expanded role with the provider of automotive financial products and services to consumers, dealers and lenders. The company named Sergot as vice president and general manager of third-party business operations. In this position, Sergot will be responsible for World Omni’s subsidiaries: DataScan Technologies, DataScan Field […] [Read More]

Just a few months after eclipsing the 500 member mark on LinkedIn, Auto Remarketing achieved another social-media milestone last week. The used-car and remarketing media brand reached 750 LinkedIn members and, as of press time, its membership had climbed to 760. Auto Remarketing’s digital presence also includes helpful resources specifically for dealers who are interested […] [Read More]

Ford recently announced it’s expanding the reach of its voice-controlled connectivity system SYNC as the automaker stretches its vehicle lineup through Europe. The company contends its technology now will be available in more languages than any other automaker offering voice control as both SYNC and MyFord Touch now can come in 19 languages, including: —U.S. […] [Read More]

Manheim honored the top volume dealer seller group on OVE.com for 2010 last week, and receiving the recognition was Prestige Management Services. The Ramsey, N.J.-based company runs seven dealers throughout the Tri-State area (Connecticut, New Jersey, New York) and moved 1,519 units via OVE.com. It sold to 368 buyers on OVE.com in the U.S. and […] [Read More]

DealerTrack Systems and @utoRevenue have teamed up to offer dealers a new campaign management program that can help them foster greater loyalty and customer retention. DealerTrack DMS Campaign Management provides three packages — Online Scheduling Package, Campaign Package, Direct Mail Package. These are designed to bolster a dealership’s retention and loyalty via communications that utilizes […] [Read More]

Stemming from a belief that more than 98 percent of shoppers take no action during visits to dealer websites, Autobytel unveiled a new solution last week for dealer members and manufacturers aimed at connecting stores with potential online buyers. Executives described the live chat capability provided by ActivEngage as a pathway for dealers and OEMs […] [Read More]