Technology

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Months after rolling out a payment channel that allows consumers to make lease and loan payments through their mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz Financial has expanded its mobile strategy even further. The company is now providing Apple iPads to Mercedes-Benz dealers, who can use the product to access the MB Advantage point-of-sale dealer system. […] [Read More]

HOUSTON — CAR-Research XRM recently unveiled a new tool that it contends will allow dealers to consolidate vendors to become more efficient and save money when it comes to customer relationship management, marketing and software delivery. The company released this new Bundled-Apps solution of CRM and marketing solutions at the Eighth Annual Digital Dealer Conference in […] [Read More]

HOPE MILLS, N.C.  — RevenueGuru.com contends that dealers squander more than $1 billion in profit annually on "bad marketing purchases and poor execution," but the site said it has a myriad of solutions to help. RevenueGuru.com is offering 10 free training programs that dealers can use to bolster their marketing performance, while also gaining free white […] [Read More]

CAMARILLO, Calif., and BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It didn't take long for Robert Lutz, who recently retired as vice chairman of General Motors, to find a new endeavor. On Monday, executives from Transonic Combustion announced that Lutz would join their company's board of directors. Transonic Combustion's objective centers on directly supplying global manufacturers with its high […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — AutoTrader.com received quite a 12th anniversary present a day early when the site posted the highest amount of unique visitors in a single day. Site executives highlighted they recorded 1.02 million unique visitors on May 18. It's the first time the site has surpassed that single-day threshold. Meanwhile, May 19 marked 12 years since […] [Read More]

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express has launched a new lead management tool in its online dealer management system that it says can help dealers more effectively determine where their customers are coming from and allow them to monitor leads as they go through the sales cycle. Dealers can use this tool to figure out the […] [Read More]

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Executives from PSCars.com want to take three-dimensional technology that's become so popular at the movies and transfer it to consumers who are looking for a used or new vehicle. The site boasts a three-dimension showroom through its new solution, the Car Configurator. Executives contend that their online tool can connect consumers and […] [Read More]

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack has organized a free Webinar specifically intended for independent dealers. The event, which will focus on how to maximize profit through the benefits of the DealerTrack DMS, is scheduled for 1 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday. "Independent dealers need dependable solutions to help find ways to cut costs, operate efficiently, manage effectively, and […] [Read More]

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Dealer Ignition, a software company geared to help brands and dealers move products online, recently revamped its Web site. Executives explained the basis for the redesign was to serve better as a hub for the company's marketing and sales development. They now believe their site is better positioned to harness growth in an […] [Read More]

WALTHAM, Mass. — IMN, which publishes the Loyalty Driver electronic communication service for dealers, has named a new director of OEM programs. Joining the company is David Rose, who has over 30 years' experience in the industry, including 23 years with BMW of North America. In his new role, Rose's duties include helping the automakers get […] [Read More]