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How Simplifying e-Commerce Technology Cuts Costs and Raises Revenues
By James Fleming, President, SkyTech Dealer Services There’s no longer a debate about the necessity of having representation in the world of e-commerce. It’s estimated that by the year 2040, 95% of purchases will be through e-commerce (Nasdaq). That being said, the...
StoneEagle F&I Announces Majority Investment From Battery Ventures
PARTNERSHIP TO FUEL GROWTH & INNOVATION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Richardson, Texas, November 9, 2020 Business Wire: StoneEagle F&I, one of the leading and most respected technology providers in the automotive industry, announces today it has received a...
Selling Cars Is Easy If You Have the Right Tools
By Tianna Mick, Business Development & Industry Relations, Dealer Synergy My first job in the auto industry was working on the showroom floor at my local car dealership. Prior to becoming a salesperson there, I was a full-time college student, full-time restaurant...
Manheim Announces Pilot Program for Running Cars Down Physical Lanes at Select Sites in November
Decision Supports Dealer Requests for Expanded Buying and Selling Options ATLANTA, Ga. – (Nov. 5, 2020) – Following its successful implementation of Digital Block™ sales, Manheim has announced the launch of a pilot program for running cars down physical auction...
KAR Global Expands Data-Powered Recommendations Fueling Dealer Growth With High-Grossing, Fast-Turning Vehicles
Enhanced ADESA.com Recommendations Carousel in the U.S. Integrating Tailored Choices Now Includes Fresh Dealer Trade-Ins Available on TradeRev CARMEL, Ind. – Oct. 27, 2020 – KAR Auction Services, Inc. d/b/a KAR Global (NYSE: KAR), a global vehicle remarketing and...
Friendemic Study: 4 and 5 Star Dealer Reviews Have Accelerated In Last Two Years
Market Scan supplying industry data and payment calculation technology to enhance GM’s Shop.Click.Drive digital retailing platform Camarillo, Calif. Nov. 2, 2020– Market Scan Information Systems, Inc., an industry-leading automotive solutions and data provider, today...
Market Scan® Enters Data and Calculation Technology Solutions Agreement with General Motors
Market Scan supplying industry data and payment calculation technology to enhance GM’s Shop.Click.Drive digital retailing platform Camarillo, Calif. Nov. 2, 2020– Market Scan Information Systems, Inc., an industry-leading automotive solutions and data provider, today...
How Will Automotive OEMs and Agency Partners Build Effective Holiday Auto Promotions This Year?
By John Stremel, VP of Sales, Automotive Digital Solutions, Equifax Holiday automotive advertisements and promotions used to be dominated by luxury brands showcasing big red bows on the top of cars presented as prestigious surprise gifts. In recent years, that type of...
Demand Generation: Driving Sales and Inventory
By Jade Terreberry, Director of Dealer Sales Analytics, Cox Automotive The auto industry has seen a massive increase in demand over the past several months. With more consumers looking for vehicles, dealers need to be smart with how they acquire and sell off inventory...
SWDS Partners with Darwin Automotive to Provide Digital Retail Sales Platform
Carlsbad, CA -- October 30, 2020 -- SouthWest Dealer Services (SWDS), a leading full-service provider of Finance & Insurance (F&I), Anti-Theft programs and related training services to U.S. automobile dealerships, announced today a strategic partnership with...
Shyft Auto, The Contactless Vehicle Service Software For Automotive Repair Shops And Consumers, Just Launched on Republic.co
B2B SaaS software that makes it easier for consumers and automotive repair shops to transact. Winston - Salem, NC - October 26th, 2020 - Shyft Auto announces the launch of a Republic crowdfunding campaign to help connect consumers to automotive service facilities...
Price Simms Family Dealership Group Gifts The Salvation Army $100,000 for Disaster Relief
SACRAMENTO, CA (October 28, 2020) – Price Simms Family Dealership Group has made a generous donation of $100,000 to The Salvation Army to support the nonprofit’s disaster relief efforts. The Salvation Army is on the ground before, during and long after a disaster....
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