A new GfK analysis shows that Generations Y and Z are not just savvy about new car technologies, but also willing to pay more for a variety of advanced auto features. The trick for car makers and after-market vendors is to harness that interest while

Gubagoo Inc. announced the launch of Vehicle Matchingsm (VM), a patent-pending predictive technology that makes dealership websites more intelligent and able to increase lead volume and sales. Using its predictive technology to analyze a visitor’s

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that Scott Volkswagen, the largest Volkswagen dealership in New England, has saved more than half a million dollars since switching to Auto/Mate’s dealership management syst

FordDirect announced the results of its Automotive Consumer Marketing Survey. The findings confirmed the importance of having a strong online presence and reputation while continuing to communicate to consumers in a tailored manner. “Consumers are

Internal combustion as a term of art, from The New York Times. The state of the internal-combustion art has never been more artful. Direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, computer-controlled ignition systems and a hundred other technologies ha

New Chevy will run on natural gas and gasoline, according to Peak Oil.  General Motors says the 2015 Chevy Impala will have a “bi-fuel” version that runs on both natural gas and gasoline. Natural gas has long been seen as a solid alternative fue

Hyundai recalls 27,500 Genesis cars for braking issue, according to The Detroit News. Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it will recall 27,500 2009-2012 Genesis cars in the United States to change the brake fluid after complaints of braking problems, incl

Facebook launches new retargeting capabilities, according to Search Engine Watch. New retargeting options are coming to Facebook that won’t force you to go through FBX (Facebook Ad Exchange). Advertisers will no longer need to manage their Face

Nearly half want a confirmed price before heading to the dealer; most only want to spend 30 minutes to 1 hour at the dealership Auto shoppers are doing all they can before setting foot in a dealership to make the car-buying process as streamlined as