Technology
CarWoo Passes Dealer Landmark, Announces Two Partnerships
Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, 06:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
CarWoo said Thursday that it has eclipsed a new landmark for the number of dealers tapping into online portal, and its network of dealers is still growing at a robust pace. The company also revealed two new partnerships, as CarWoo has teamed up with DriverSide and NADAguides.com. Per these partnerships, these two websites will aid […] [Read More]
J.D. Power Reveals Top Manufacturer Websites
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, 07:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Which brand’s website delivers the best information and provides a consistently satisfying experience across all points of entry? This year, J.D. Power and Associates thinks Honda’s site does the best job. That’s the finding of J.D. Power’s 2011 Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study — Wave 1, which was released Wednesday. Normal 0 false false false EN-US […] [Read More]
Zag Strikes Deal with Another AAA Club
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, 06:57 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Zag said Wednesday that another AAA Club is utilizing its services. Zag is now powering a new Auto-Buying Program from the AAA Auto Club Group that will allow members throughout eight Midwestern states to research and buy vehicles through the site. There are 4.1 million members of the AAA Auto Club Group, making it the […] [Read More]
AutoLookout Says 21 Auctions Joined Network in 2010, Expansion to Continue
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, 06:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Web application development company AutoLookout says it brought in 21 independent auctions to its network last year and plans for the first two months of 2011 include five more facilities being added. In addition the new auctions being brought on board in 2010, AutoLookout said it showed growth in several other areas last year, as […] [Read More]
DataScan Debuts Inspection Service to Bolster Online Car-Buyer Confidence
Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, 08:57 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
DataScan Field Services recently rolled out a new vehicle inspection service that it says can help foster greater confidence in online vehicle shoppers. Here is how the services of InspectMyRide are designed to work. When a shopper finds a vehicle they are considering, the individual can visit the InspectMyRide website. While there, the consumer must go through […] [Read More]
DealerTrack’s Top Used Vehicle Expert to Host 3 NADA Workshops
Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, 06:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
A regular panelist for the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance’s Webinars plans to hold three workshops during next month’s National Automobile Dealers Association Convention. Doug Hadden, senior manager at DealerTrack, is scheduled to be in San Francisco for NADA’s annual event as a featured speaker. Hadden’s agenda includes several workshops on driving sustainable profits in the […] [Read More]
Cars.com Gains Another CPO Brand
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 06:57 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Adding yet another certified pre-owned brand to its site, Cars.com will now carry the CPO listings of Mazda dealers throughout the U.S., giving these stores more exposure for their certified products. Cars.com now has 31 brands in its CPO partnership network. Certified Mazda models on the site will now include a manufacturer-certified logo so […] [Read More]
AutoSoft DMS Adds New Service Quoting System
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 06:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
AutoSoft unveiled a major enhancement to its dealership management system with the addition of a service quoting system. Company officials explained the service quoting system can allow all service departments to provide their customers with a quick and accurate quote of all service labor and parts needed to complete a job. AutoSoft stressed the Service Quoting System […] [Read More]
eCarList Makes Mobile App Available for All Dealers, Free for Carfax Subscribers
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, 04:08 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Auto software company eCarList revealed Wednesday that its TrueTarget Mobile application is now available to all dealers and thanks to a deal struck with Carfax, dealers with active Carfax accounts can receive this iPhone app for free. [Read More]
Used-Car Service Contract Provider Adds Live Chat to Assist Dealers, Customers
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, 03:33 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
AUL Corp., which offers used-vehicle service contracts, said Wednesday that it has added an online chat portal to its assortment of Web services. Through this new portal, dealers and contract holders are able to chat directly with customer service representatives from AUL. Services already available to dealers via AUL’s Web delivery system include Web reporting, remittance, […] [Read More]