Mercedes-Benz USA dealers now have a new website platform through Motortrak — a company specializing in digital retail marketing — that officials say will be highly beneficial to dealers in several arenas. [Read More]

Microsoft Corp. announced Tuesday the launch of its latest technology platform called Windows Embedded Automotive 7. The new platform is designed to provide automakers with technology that can be integrated into vehicles to enhance communication, entertainment, navigation and information. The new system is now being added to vehicles from a trio of nameplates as well as equipment from […] [Read More]

If a dealership has WebMakerX website through Reynolds Web Solutions,  the store is now being provided a free mobile version of it site, meaning the dealer can now more easily connect with shoppers who are on the go. [Read More]

Another automotive website has become a part of the Jumpstart Automotive Group networking. Joining the 13 existing members is Overstock.com Cars. “Overstock.com earned its reputation as a premier online retailer, which has helped it transition very effectively to the development of a strong automotive audience,” stated Choon Choi, Jumpstart’s vice president of strategy and business development. [Read More]

It’s now official: AutoTrader.com has acquired vAuto, both companies confirmed. vAuto is now an AutoTrader.com subsidiary. According to the initial mid-September announcement of the deal, vAuto’s management team and its Oak Brook, Ill., headquarters will be kept, as will its research and development in Austin, Texas. Moreover, it was revealed at the time that founder Dale Pollak […] [Read More]

Officials from izmocars revealed Monday they have completely revised their vehicle stock image website to provide users with easier and more cost-efficient access to what they believe is the richest, most complete image library. Among the ways site officials contend izmocars has enhanced its offerings are: —The izmoStudio European new-vehicle stock photo collection. —New lower-priced image […] [Read More]

Carfax hopes a new process launched late last week can provide subscribing dealers the chance to submit a vehicle inquiry and in most cases get a resolution in just a few hours. The company explained any Carfax-subscribing dealer can initiate the research process from their account at carfaxonline.com. After logging in, dealers can click the […] [Read More]

To clear the air and quash any confusion, Edmunds.com explained Thursday that electric vehicles aren’t the only vehicles that are eligible under the New Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit program. In fact, the site noted that consumers who buy vehicles with at least 4 kilowatt-hour batteries can receive the federal tax credit. The […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing recently celebrated a major milestone on the digital networking front. The industry’s leading remarketing and used-car media brand reported that its group on LinkedIn has surpassed the 500 member mark. The LinkedIn group — which, as of press time, had 504 members and continues to climb — is just one of the many ways Auto Remarketing […] [Read More]

Tesla Motors informed the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday of the deal it has with Toyota Motor Corp. to aid the Japanese automaker as it builds an electric RAV4. In the 8-K, Tesla told the SEC it signed an agreement with the OEM last week under which Tesla will receive about $60 million to […] [Read More]