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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services maintains position as an innovator in mobile technology

WASHINGTON — Since establishing itself as an innovator in mobile technology with the introduction of an app for the Apple iPhone® in October 2009, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) is seeing steady growth in the number of customers usin
May 17, 2012
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Hyundai Launches All-New Blue Link Mobile Application

COSTA MESA — Hyundai Motor America this week introduced an all-new mobile application for the Hyundai-developed Blue Link® telematics platform. The mobile app allows subscribers to remotely access various Blue Link® features and services through
May 17, 2012
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GM Stops Paid Advertising on Facebook

According to a story from The Detroit News.com, General Motors is pulling its paid advertising off of Facebook. The story said GM will still keep its Facebook Fan Pages. Click here to read the full story.  What do you think of GM’s decision to pul
May 17, 2012
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Edmunds.com Integrates Vehicle Data with New Online Dealer Pricing Tool

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Hundreds of car dealerships will now have an easier way to research, market and accurately price their vehicles, thanks to a new data-sharing agreement between inventory marketing and management leader Nexteppe and Edmunds.c
May 17, 2012
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Manheim Moves Two Leaders into New Roles as Part of Continuing Focus on Serving Customers

ATLANTA – As part of the company’s continuing focus on serving customers, regardless of which Manheim channels they use, Manheim has moved two leaders into new roles. Rick Pomeroy, vice president of national client sales support, and Erik Kibler
May 17, 2012
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Edmunds.com Launches “Debt-Free Car Project” by Adding $3,800 Used Lexus to Long-Term Test Fleet

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has launched “The Debt-Free Car Project,” which aims to assure car buyers that they can find a reliable used car for under $5,000 without the bu
May 16, 2012
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Report on Mobile Advertising in the Finance Industry

Baltimore, MD — Millennial Media (NYSE: MM), the independent leader in mobile advertising, recently released a report containing an in-depth look at mobile advertising in the finance industry. The report was produced in conjunction with comScore, a
May 16, 2012
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Insurance Study: Women Better Drivers Than Men

NEW YORK — In the proverbial battle of the sexes, women appear to be better drivers than men. Internet insurance provider 4AutoInsuranceQuote.com recently released a report titled “Women Are Bad Drivers – Fact Or Fiction?” The stu
May 16, 2012
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Is Video Relevant for the Retail Auto Dealer Today?

I facilitated a “Best of the Best” panel discussion at the 12th Digital Dealer Convention in Orlando last month. The focus of the panel was dealer applications of video, specifically to drive organic search and website conversion. During the 12th
May 16, 2012