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]

Nissan dealers now can offer buyers a technological add-on that can provide owner connectivity and security some domestic vehicles already contain. Guidepoint Systems this week became the exclusive supplier of GPS-based vehicle tracking and recovery solutions to Nissan franchise dealerships nationwide. Presented as a dealer-installed option for Nissan buyers, company executives explained each brand vehicle […] [Read More]

Several industry veterans from companies such as eBay Motors, Jumpstart Automotive and Yahoo Autos have joined together to launch a new online interface called CarWoo. The new platform is designed to bring shoppers and dealers together.   How does it work? The program allows buyers to describe the vehicle they are looking to purchase and then dealers have a chance to […] [Read More]

Dealer.com claims trial runs of its newly launched solution called Service Marketing Package can deliver double-digit percentage improvements for dealership service departments. How this package is meant to spark such turnarounds is through engaging content for dealers’ websites, empowering all store staff to retain and recapture more service customers, enhance customer satisfaction and build profitability. Dealer.com […] [Read More]

Toyota Motor Sales enhanced its mobile shopping tool application Wednesday with the launch of mLot. Shoppers can now take their iPhone or Android devices and scan VINs on new Toyota vehicles and pull vehicle information directly onto their mobile device, making it easier to request a quote and keep specific unit details on the phone. The […] [Read More]

Auto Search Technologies — which offers technology that can help dealers augment their presence on the Web — says its dealer customers are generating quite a bit of traction online from a Carfax-related service AST is providing. Basically, when a consumer has done a vehicle search on a dealership website built by AST and the search results […] [Read More]

ResponseLogix, whose digital response management software can help dealers respond to online leads quicker and more effectively, revealed Tuesday that its services can now be accessed by all General Motors dealerships. Basically, this software is designed to help dealers respond with price quotes to online inquiries from shoppers within 10 minutes, officials said. Not only is […] [Read More]

Edmunds.com now has an iPhone app that allows consumer to complete a wide array of car-shopping tasks while they are on the go, including learning and saving information about dealerships, among several other functions. “It’s hard to imagine a more powerful tool to have on hand at the car dealership, given that the app makes […] [Read More]

About a month after rolling out a version for the iPhone, NADAguides.com now has a platform available for all smartphone users, including Android and BlackBerry. Shoppers now can use their mobile access to build, price and research new and used vehicles anywhere in a matter of minutes. NADAguides.com emphasized that it’s responding to growing demand […] [Read More]

Thanks to the company signing on to the Automotive Advertising Network, dealers who utilize the services of TK Carsites now have a digital marketing tool at their disposal that can help them generate more leads and sale and boost their search-engine visibility. [Read More]