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instaVIN Launches Free Accident History Report Promotion
Friday, May. 28, 2010, 01:59 AM
Auto Remarketing
SAN DIEGO — A newcomer to the vehicle history provider segment, instaVIN, is looking to remove the cost to dealers who provide or purchase these kinds of reports — at least for a limited time. Company executives are ready to give individuals a free accident report through quick access via mobile phones. Dealers and consumers can obtain […] [Read More]
Harris Interactive: Obstacles Still Remain for Alternative-Fuel Acceptance
Friday, May. 28, 2010, 01:54 AM
Auto Remarketing
NEW YORK — When it comes to improving fuel economy, consumers are more likely to be interested in technologies that help the gas-powered engines become more fuel-efficient — which typically costs less initially — than they are in alternative-fuel engines, which are typically more expensive, according to Harris Interactive. In its 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, Harris also found that, […] [Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Financial Offers iPads to Dealers
Wednesday, May. 26, 2010, 12:00 PM
Auto Remarketing
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Months after rolling out a payment channel that allows consumers to make lease and loan payments through their mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz Financial has expanded its mobile strategy even further. The company is now providing Apple iPads to Mercedes-Benz dealers, who can use the product to access the MB Advantage point-of-sale dealer system. […] [Read More]
CAR-Research XRM Rolls Out Tool to Help Dealers Improve Efficiency, Cut Costs
Wednesday, May. 26, 2010, 11:56 AM
Auto Remarketing
HOUSTON — CAR-Research XRM recently unveiled a new tool that it contends will allow dealers to consolidate vendors to become more efficient and save money when it comes to customer relationship management, marketing and software delivery. The company released this new Bundled-Apps solution of CRM and marketing solutions at the Eighth Annual Digital Dealer Conference in […] [Read More]
RevenueGuru.com Offers Plethora of Marketing Training for Dealers
Wednesday, May. 26, 2010, 01:55 AM
Auto Remarketing
HOPE MILLS, N.C. — RevenueGuru.com contends that dealers squander more than $1 billion in profit annually on "bad marketing purchases and poor execution," but the site said it has a myriad of solutions to help. RevenueGuru.com is offering 10 free training programs that dealers can use to bolster their marketing performance, while also gaining free white […] [Read More]
Former GM Vice Chairman Lutz Joins Board of Engine Company
Tuesday, May. 25, 2010, 01:57 AM
Auto Remarketing
CAMARILLO, Calif., and BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It didn't take long for Robert Lutz, who recently retired as vice chairman of General Motors, to find a new endeavor. On Monday, executives from Transonic Combustion announced that Lutz would join their company's board of directors. Transonic Combustion's objective centers on directly supplying global manufacturers with its high […] [Read More]
AutoTrader.com Hits New Single-Day Visitor Record
Monday, May. 24, 2010, 03:56 AM
Auto Remarketing
ATLANTA — AutoTrader.com received quite a 12th anniversary present a day early when the site posted the highest amount of unique visitors in a single day. Site executives highlighted they recorded 1.02 million unique visitors on May 18. It's the first time the site has surpassed that single-day threshold. Meanwhile, May 19 marked 12 years since […] [Read More]
Finance Express Introduces Lead Management Tool
Monday, May. 24, 2010, 03:55 AM
Auto Remarketing
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express has launched a new lead management tool in its online dealer management system that it says can help dealers more effectively determine where their customers are coming from and allow them to monitor leads as they go through the sales cycle. Dealers can use this tool to figure out the […] [Read More]
PSCars.com Shows Off 3D Vehicle Shopping Tool
Thursday, May. 20, 2010, 01:56 AM
Auto Remarketing
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Executives from PSCars.com want to take three-dimensional technology that's become so popular at the movies and transfer it to consumers who are looking for a used or new vehicle. The site boasts a three-dimension showroom through its new solution, the Car Configurator. Executives contend that their online tool can connect consumers and […] [Read More]
DealerTrack to Host Free Webinar for Independent Dealers
Friday, May. 14, 2010, 01:54 AM
Auto Remarketing
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack has organized a free Webinar specifically intended for independent dealers. The event, which will focus on how to maximize profit through the benefits of the DealerTrack DMS, is scheduled for 1 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday. "Independent dealers need dependable solutions to help find ways to cut costs, operate efficiently, manage effectively, and […] [Read More]