AutoSuccess

JANUARY 30, 2024

Space Auto has announced a new integrated Digital Retailing and Digital Desking feature as part of its software suite beginning in January 2024. The new feature will allow car dealerships to offer customers different options for their vehicle purchases, including terms, monthly payments and rates.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 9, 2024

These constraints have impacted vehicle acquisition, parts sourcing and transport of new vehicles. Fleet allocations will only continue to grow, and it is important for fleets and auto retailers to identify new solutions via advanced connected vehicle data to maintain profits and customer expectations.

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Solera

AUGUST 26, 2024

Understanding Proactive Outreach in Automotive Retail Proactive outreach involves anticipating customer needs and addressing them before they arise. Proactive Maintenance : Forecasting maintenance needs keeps vehicles in peak condition and customers satisfied.

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Solera

JULY 25, 2024

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software CRM is your secret weapon for managing leads, customer interactions, and marketing campaigns. Digital Retailing Tools Online vehicle listings and virtual showrooms are the new normal. Digital Retailing Tools Online vehicle listings and virtual showrooms are the new normal.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 15, 2024

These constraints have impacted vehicle acquisition, parts sourcing and transport of new vehicles. Fleet allocations will only continue to grow, and it is important for fleets and auto retailers to identify new solutions via advanced connected vehicle data to maintain profits and customer expectations.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 12, 2024

For high-demand applications such as Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles (HDEV), Elywhere said its chargers can be configured to support power in the 1 MW range, providing solutions for electric fleets. As electric vehicles enter the mainstream in North America, the company said there’s a critical need for reliable, flexible fast charging options.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CDK, an automotive retail software provider, has announced the launch of new software certifications and courseware aimed at equipping dealership employees with the necessary skills and credentials to excel in the evolving consumer vehicle purchase and service journey. The certification program offers U.S.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As vehicle transactions increasingly move online and dealerships collect more personal information, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. The Data Privacy Landscape in Automotive Retail The automotive retail sector has undergone a significant digital transformation in recent years.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 19, 2024

We discussed how the market continues to evolve and push further into a digital retailing-first approach, despite many dealerships simply not being ready for the change. Among the most glaring issues are the lack of personalization and consistency across digital retailing solutions.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 18, 2024

RouteOne has introduced RouteOne On-Demand, a suite of API services that power enterprise-level digital retailing solutions. The post RouteOne Introduces On-Demand Digital Retailing Solutions appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 6, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 8, 2024

How many days does it take to get a vehicle retail-ready? Step 3: Optimize and Monitor With your goals in place, use reconditioning software to continuously monitor and optimize your recon process. Prioritize High-Demand Vehicles: Focus on vehicles with the highest demand first.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 3, 2024

to provide its dealerships with the CDK Dealer Management System (DMS) and its Dealership Xperience Modern Retail Suite , a set of software tools that connects the consumer-to-dealer buying journey into a single, unified transaction for a more satisfying experience.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 16, 2025

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show, which will be held in New Orleans in January 2025, is one of the most impactful events in the automotive retail sector. From new vehicle models to advanced accessories and dealership software, the exhibit floor provides a hands-on opportunity to explore innovations.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 18, 2023

billion and an estimated 72 million hours each year shopping for vehicles. The CARS Rule prohibits dealers from using bait-and-switch claims to lure vehicle buyers to the lot, including about the cost of a car or the terms of financing, the availability of any discounts or rebates, and the actual availability of the vehicles being advertised.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Through hybrid intelligence, CDK creates deep integrations between its decades of industry leadership, rich market data and advanced technology to help dealerships, OEMs and independent software developers solve complex problems more efficiently. Our world and technologies within it are rapidly evolving.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced its investment in and collaboration with Skaivision, creators of the first smart space Computer Vision AI software for automotive dealerships. The AI technology also helps identify and source potential used vehicle inventory from customer visits to the service department.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The speed with which AI tools are advancing is incomparable to any software development we have ever seen,” said Chris Walsh, president of Reynolds. “We We launched Spark AI at Reynolds Retail Summit in August, and we are already two iterations beyond that version with additional products being released at the show.”

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Solera

AUGUST 26, 2024

If you choose to purchase a fleet of service loaner vehicles for your customers, look into commercial auto insurance. Speak to tire manufacturers and retailers to acquire an inventory and any related promotional materials. The post How to Start a Tire Shop in Texas appeared first on Solera.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Used-vehicle sales are expected to increase just under 1% this year, according to a forecast from Cox Automotive, with overall used volume expected to climb from 35.9 million and retail used sales (those involving a dealer) projected to climb from 19.0 Software, marketing, and data firm ZeroSum also. million sales to 36.2

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The virtual event will welcome dealers, OEMs and software development partners to hear fresh perspectives on how automotive retail continues to adapt to industry trends and what dealers can do to strengthen revenue. CDK will host its fourth annual CDK CONNECT on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ninety percent of automotive retailers are getting serious about their dealership cybersecurity plans, yet they are still succumbing to data breaches at an alarming rate, according to a recent study by CDK Global , a leading automotive retail software provider.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Compared to a year ago, according to Cox Automotive, inventory is up by approximately 914,000 vehicles, which correlates to an increase in day supply from 57 to 72 days. For the 11th straight month, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. And that analysis should not be limited to new cars.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 6, 2024

These vehicles retail faster, which means more margin and cash flow are flowing back into your operation. There’s a pressing need for dealerships to expedite vehicle sales to reduce inventory holding costs,” said Gina Cocking, managing director and CEO at Colonnade Advisors LLC. You add one turn of inventory for every 2.5

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With a career spanning my entire adult life in the automotive industry, I have witnessed firsthand the gradual evolution of retail (where I began), which has been greatly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. CRM software empowers sales teams to track leads, manage interactions and personalize communications effectively.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 17, 2024

Dowd brings more than thirty years of automotive retail experience to Impel , having previously served in leadership positions at Cox Automotive and Contact At Once! Dowd has a history of success in high-growth environments and has successfully scaled software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, including AutoMart.com (acquired by AutoTrader.com).

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By integrating Sincro’s technology offerings into its existing suite of best-in-class products and services, DealerOn is positioned to continue providing dealerships with a more comprehensive set of digital tools, including enhanced website, vehicle inventory, advertising, retailing and SEO capabilities.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This variety gives me access to new ideas, software and trends.” Large retailers, especially those operating in multiple markets, will find value from the analytical approach. Entrepreneurs can make connections on the lender side, vehicle and customer data providers. For vendors, it’s about business and partnership development.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 18, 2024

The latest book from Rapid Recon founder Dennis McGinn, “ASPIRE to Predictable,” outlines ways the dealership reconditioning software company brings predictability to a general manager’s day. Predictable profit per vehicle is defined as zero sales cost due to little or no disparity between estimated and actual reconditioning costs.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 9, 2024

Autosoft has announced in a press release its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Inc to provide a seamless flow of data through dealership management software to allow for a revolutionary way of car buying for consumers. Autosoft will be featured by AWS at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 1, 2024

For high-demand applications such as Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles (HDEV), Elywhere said its chargers can be configured to support power in the 1 MW range, providing solutions for electric fleets. As electric vehicles enter the mainstream in North America, the company said there’s a critical need for reliable, flexible fast charging options.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 12, 2024

Sharp brings extensive leadership experience in the independent repair and service industry, where she has successfully scaled software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies in hyper-growth, equity-backed environments, including Identifix (sold to Solera) and asTech (integrated with Kinderhook Industries).

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Vehicle age on the road is only rising, and TPMS is becoming more complex, creating challenges for service providers like independent tire shops. With the average vehicle age on the road now at 12.6 “Currently, the most popular vehicles being serviced are Ford F-150s and Toyota vehicles,” Holloway said.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) : VR and AR technologies allow customers to explore vehicles virtually, customize features, and even take simulated test drives. Digital retailing platforms: Online platforms allow customers to complete much of the car-buying process online, including financing and trade-in evaluations.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 18, 2024

Botdoc , a developer of end-to-end encrypted communication, announced it has partnered with KPA , a compliance software and solutions company, to provide auto dealerships with an affordable, seamless and FTC-compliant solution to manage their consumer data.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These are great answers, but the experts from Torqata, a data analytics software company that works mainly with tire manufacturers, distributors and retailers, suggest the answer may be a bit less tangible. Customers provide addresses, emails, phone numbers, and even identification details for their vehicles.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 16, 2023

a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. “Consumer preference to complete more car buying activities online has increased beyond researching vehicle features, price, and availability. .

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