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Dealertrack to Acquire CRM Provider Customer Focused Marketing, Inc.

Dealertrack today announced an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Customer Focused Marketing (CFM), Inc., a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing services. CFM, established in 1997 and headquartered in Irv
Aug 27, 2013
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Complí and OCEG Partner to Deliver “Path to Compliance Obligation Management” Illustration

Complí®, the nation’s trusted provider of compliance obligation management software, has partnered with the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG) to sponsor the latest edition to OCEG’s illustrated series which delivers concise solutions to t
Aug 27, 2013
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Nissan Patrol Attempts Guinness Record with 170-ton Cargo Plane Tow

Nissan Patrol attempts Guinness record with 170-ton cargo plane tow, according to AutoBlog. Nissan teased us with a video showing a Patrol pulling up to a 170-ton cargo plane at an airport in the Middle East – we could only assume that the not-for-
Aug 27, 2013
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What’s Putting the Brakes on Google’s Self-Driving Car?

From Bloomberg: What’s putting the brakes on Google’s self-driving car? Google is weighing building its own line of self-driving cars independent of the automakers, according to new report by Amir Efrati on JessicaLessin.com. Efrati doesn
Aug 27, 2013
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eBay Brings Motors App to iPad®, Launches new Features with iOS 2.0

With the launch of eBay Motors iOS 2.0, eBay introduces a tailored experience of its popular eBay Motors application for the iPad and iPad Mini®, previously designed for the iPhone® alone, as well as a variety of new features. The eBay Motors app f
Aug 27, 2013
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Despite Increasing Car Loans, Most Still Pay On Time

Despite increasing car loans, most still pay on time, according to The Detroit News. Many Americans are carrying higher auto loan balances, but the financial strain isn’t resulting in more missed payments, new data shows. Average auto loan balances
Aug 27, 2013
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Stock up on Rislone Water Remover Fuel Dryer to Meet Winter Demand

Stock up on Rislone water remover fuel dryer to meet winter demand, according to Search Auto Parts. It may not feel like it now, but winter is just around the corner, bringing with it customer concerns about fuel line icing and freeze-up. Be sure you
Aug 26, 2013
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Do Online Reviews Matter for Your Service Department?

From Stratosphere Studio: Do online reviews matter for your service department? Before any potential customers open your doors, they will have usually spent a portion of their time researching whether your shop is the right fit for them. Perhaps they
Aug 26, 2013
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McLaren’s $319,000 Spider Supercar Pushes Speed, Slings Corners

McLaren’s $319,000 Spider supercar pushes speed, slings corners according to The Detroit News. The McLaren MP4-12C convertible is the best sports car I’ve ever driven. That said, let the grumbling begin. I’ll start with the not-so-good stuf
Aug 26, 2013