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Technology
GoMoto secures a US patent for its service kiosks
Thursday, Sep. 16, 2021, 10:18 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
GoMoto said this week it has recently completed the extensive process of securing a U.S. patent for its service kiosks. And the company has been working hard to make its GoMoto Service Kiosk key retrieval system — which works to provide a safe, secure exchange of vehicle keys — more efficient and convenient for both dealers and customers. “Gone are […] [Read More]
5 more states added to CarGurus Instant Max Cash Offer platform
Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021, 08:07 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
CarGurus said Wednesday it has brought its CarGurus Instant Max Cash Offer program — which allows dealers to acquire used cars online from consumers — to five more states. CarGurus Instant Max Cash Offer launched in late July and was initially available in Florida, Massachusetts and Texas. The company has now added Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Connecticut […] [Read More]
Spiffy acquires Tennessee-based Pit Crew
Wednesday, Sep. 15, 2021, 11:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Spiffy said Wednesday it has purchased Pit Crew, an acquisition that not only expands the on-demand car care, technology and services company into Tennessee, but is likely to bring new preventative maintenance services into the Spiffy fold. Pit Crew, which operates in the Tennessee cites of Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville, has primarily focused on oil […] [Read More]
Getaround offers new bonus program that rewards sharing additional vehicles
Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2021, 10:23 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Carsharing marketplace Getaround has launched a new program to incentivize its audience to drive market expansion. The New Frontiers Bonus Program rewards car owners for sharing additional vehicles in eligible markets — up to $750 per vehicle. According to Getaround, the North American carsharing market is projected to exceed $4.8 billion by the close of 2024. […] [Read More]
VINData reports now available through Innova & MotoMate123
Tuesday, Sep. 14, 2021, 10:17 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
VINData has announced integrations with motorcycle and auto companies: Innova and MotoMate123, respectively. VINData vehicle history and title reports are now available through the two auto and motorcycles and powersports leaders. Begining in June of this year, Innova Electronics Corp., a supplier of test equipment and diagnostic reporting for automotive aftermarket professionals, DIYers and consumers, began […] [Read More]
motormindz hires Jason Stein as new president
Monday, Sep. 13, 2021, 10:09 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
motormindz — an automotive venture consultancy — has chosen a well-known automotive journalism veteran and SiriusXM host as its new president and corporate development officer. The new hire is Jason Stein, current host of the satellite radio giant's "Cars & Culture with Jason Stein" and former publisher of Automotive News. According to the company, Stein, who is joining […] [Read More]
Vroom names former Stoneridge executive as new CFO
Monday, Sep. 13, 2021, 09:34 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Online vehicle sales platform Vroom has chosen a new chief financial officer to oversee financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, risk management and financial planning and analysis, as well as leading investor relations for the company. Robert Krakowiak is the company's new CFO, and was formely in the same role at Stoneridge Corp., a designer and manufacturer of electrical […] [Read More]
DRAIVER picks new VP of client success
Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021, 10:00 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
DRAIVER, an AI logistics platform and driver marketplace, added Jim Bauman to its leadership team as vice president of client success. The company pointed out in a press release that Bauman "is an automotive, software, and rideshare industry veteran," with over two decades of experience in the former industries. He most recently served as automotive partnerships lead at […] [Read More]
Ford & LexisNexis Risk Solutions partner to leverage connected-car technology
Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021, 06:20 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Perhaps those certified pre-owned Fords currently in your inventory might have become even more valuable thanks to a relationship the Blue Oval made with LexisNexis Risk Solutions. On Thursday, Ford and LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced they have entered into a strategic agreement so that Ford connected vehicle data can be available to U.S. auto insurers […] [Read More]
Work Truck Solutions reinforces relationship with Hendrick Automotive Group
Wednesday, Sep. 8, 2021, 06:33 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Work Truck Solutions certainly appears to be getting the job done on the partnership front. About a week after forging a relationship with Ryder System, Work Truck Solutions on Wednesday announced that it has expanded its partnership with Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group to now include 30 dealership locations, further strengthening the company’s joint online presence […] [Read More]