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]

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]