Dealers who use Google Android smartphones now can access Manheim’s suite of digital products and services like their counterparts who have iPhones. Manheim officials explained Wednesday that now Android device users can scan vehicle identification numbers, view the vehicle summary page, view Manheim Market Report (MMR) results, search for vehicles by inventory or location, place […] [Read More]

Online automotive shopping service and research portal CarsDirect announced Wednesday the launch of a new tool — Expert Buying Outlooks, which aims to give consumers a better idea of what is on a dealer’s lots today. This provides buying overviews and pricing information for individual vehicle models, as well as guidance from pricing experts that […] [Read More]

Going from 100 to 500 associates in just five years is a sign of the significant growth at Kelley Blue Book. With technology changing almost as if at the speed of light, KBB said one way it has pushed growth is through its partnership with a tech firm that offers the back-end analytics to augment the company’s […] [Read More]

Another search engine website aimed at connecting shoppers and dealers touting millions of vehicle listings named its chief operating officer on Tuesday. Coming on board to join Chug is Christopher Gross, who has been charged with running the day-to-day operations of what site officials describe as a rapidly growing company that helps consumers find vehicles for […] [Read More]

Road Dealer — an Illinois-based corporation working exclusively with dealers to assist them in buying and selling wholesale used vehicles online with no transaction fees — on Monday partnered with DealerFire, a Wisconsin-based custom website design company. The companies believe their agreement will further the success and profitability of dealers across the country because store […] [Read More]

OnStar revealed Monday a new feature of its RemoteLink mobile app. This enhancement allows a subscriber to search for a destination on his or her smartphone and send the result straight to the vehicle. Then, the company noted the route can be “accessed audibly through OnStar Turn-by-Turn or via an in-dash navigation system.” “Our customer […] [Read More]

OEConnection recently rolled out OEC 2.0 — a comprehensive e-commerce parts platform — to Honda and Acura dealerships throughout the U.S. Released earlier this year to General Motors and Ford dealerships, officials explained OEC 2.0 is geared to provide franchised rooftops with the most productive, efficient and cost-effective solution for managing their wholesale parts businesses.  […] [Read More]

Based on the premise that access to real-time data is critical to remarketing customers, BMW Group Financial Services recently partnered with Manheim on the development of data solutions offered through the iPad. Company officials said this technology can give BMW Group Financial Services’ auction representatives instant availability to pricing data across any location before, during […] [Read More]

On the heels of Ford and Toyota announcing they will be teaming up expand hybrid vehicle technology, General Motors revealed Thursday that it will be working with electronics giant LG to bring more electric GM models to market. The deal signed Wednesday broadens the existing relationship between the companies. LG currently provides the battery cells […] [Read More]

Buyers who purchase a certified pre-owned model that comes with Sirius XM Radio as standard equipment now can keep tabs on Hurricane Irene as it approaches the East Coast. Sirius XM Radio revealed Thursday it plans to air The Weather Channel to help those in the path of the hurricane and others throughout the country track […] [Read More]