Autobytel Initiates Corporate Rebranding, Changing Name to AutoWeb and Ticker Symbol to AUTO
In connection with this name change, the company’s stock ticker symbol will change from “ABTL” to “AUTO” on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Trading under the new stock ticker symbol is anticipated to commence on October 9, 2017.
Is Car Ownership Becoming Obsolete? How the Membership Economy Is Disrupting Big Auto (and Pretty Much Every Other Industry Too!)
Industries everywhere are being shaken up by the rise of the Membership Economy. The next industry to be affected? Big Auto. Business consultant and strategy expert Robbie Kellman Baxter weighs in on how the automotive industry will be impacted as more and more buyers choose an access model over ownership.
ActivEngage Launches ActivOne to Offer Car Dealerships the Most Comprehensive Digital Messaging Solution on the Market
Orlando-based company releases revolutionary communications suite to support evolving digital conversations and help car dealers generate more revenue.
Manheim Gears Up for Third Year of “Flip This Car” Project with High School, Inc.
As the school year gets underway, Manheim California is gearing up for the third year of its “Flip this Car” project, which enables Valley High School students in Santa Ana, California to recondition cars and auction them off.
Carolina-Based Company Colors On Parade Hosts 2017 National Area Developer Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina
Colors On Parade is excited to be hosting their 2017 National Area Developer Conference in Raleigh, NC from September 29-30 2017. This conference is an enriching opportunity to gather employees who work in different areas throughout the world to come together once a year.
InterActiveTel Names Industry Veteran Bill Leek as President & COO of InterActiveTel
InterActiveTel, a leading company that delivers comprehensive knowledge to dealers through customer communication, recently announced Bill Leek, former Vice President of Sales for Dominion Dealer Services, has joined the company as its new President & COO.
The Appraisal Lane Expands to the Midwest
Executives of The Appraisal Lane say they are taking a very methodical and selective approach when it comes to expanding the company’s reach, an approach they say is critical to the success of their community.
SpinCar’s Mobile Capture Application is Latest Addition to CDK Global Partner Program
SpinCar’s Intelligence Reporting includes a set of proprietary reports that help dealerships understand the drivers of their business like never before. By monitoring engagement with hotspot features, SpinCar helps dealers understand consumer behavior to drive more efficient, customized sales and marketing strategies.
Fair Introduces a New Way to Shop, Get Approved and Pay for a Car All on Your Phone
Fair is launching in the greater Los Angeles area and will be rolling out to the rest of California by the end of the year. The company plans to expand to other select markets across the United States in 2018.
New Xtime Research Shows That Online Scheduling Drives Revenue and Customer Loyalty at the Dealership
Your dealership might be closed, but that doesn’t mean your customers aren’t trying to schedule their next service appointment. New research from Xtime, a Cox Automotive™ brand, reveals that 23 percent of customers schedule their visits outside of a dealership’s business hours.
AutoMap Inventory Tracking Service Hits 40,000 Vehicles Tracked
Through AutoMap, a bluetooth enabled onboard diagnostics device (OBD) chip is attached to each vehicle, a simple set up that takes less than 30 seconds per vehicle. Once the device is enabled, each vehicle’s location is broadcast to the main software site, or AutoMap app on mobile, for tracking.
DealerSocket Becomes Approved Vendor for Mazda Digital Certified Program
DealerSocket also offers a digital retailing tool, Precise Price™, which allows customers to begin a vehicle purchase online and finalize the transaction at the dealership. Precise Price is fully integrated with DealerSocket CRM so dealers can easily pick up where the customer left off at home when he or she arrives on the lot.
