U.S. New Vehicle Shoppers Expect Limited Choices, High Prices
More than 60% of consumers are not planning on delaying their vehicle purchase.
The Appraisal Lane Launches Android App for Consumers at Google Play
With this latest addition, The Appraisal Lane now offers a full suite of apps for consumers who want to know what their car is really worth, right from their driveway, and for dealers who are interested in buying and selling used car inventory at the curb – any curb.

RouteOne Joins MOBI
RouteOne is enabling dealers to respond to continually increasing consumer expectations with highly configurable mobile tools and services that allow them to create individually optimized customer experiences.

GM’s New Warranty Program May Hurt, Not Help Dealers
A DOWC program has the ability to assist with both of these challenges while offering the customer exactly the peace of mind they seek in keeping their cars and trucks on the road for as long as possible.

5 Ways to Keep Your Physical Dealership Relevant in a Digital World
You might be surprised to learn that in the wake of digital retailing, customers’ desire to skip the dealership entirely is actually a myth.

OptionSoft Technologies Partners with GoGo Car
Offering a complete suite of sales and F&I support software in the auto, RV, marine and powersports spaces, the company provides compete training and support from OEMs to individual dealers.

Power Tool Institute Launches Campaign to Promote Safe Lithium-Ion Battery Usage, Reduce Risks
“Take Charge of Your Battery” campaign educates consumers on proper selection, transport, storage, and disposal to reduce the dangers of lithium-ion battery misuse.

RedCap Partners With Lyft for Automotive Solutions
Helping dealerships eliminate wait times and create a seamless automotive service experience through innovative transportation solutions.

3 Ways to Modernize Your F&I Process in the Age of the Customer
One of the biggest opportunities to meet changing customer expectations is the F&I process, where customers spend more than one-quarter of their total time at the dealership when buying a vehicle, according to recent studies.

Podcast: Making Positive Impressions
Sally Whitesell of sw Service Solutions speaks with us about making positive impressions with your clients on the service drive.

Boost Trust by Building Your Online Reputation
Today’s savvy consumers are following in the footsteps of those early Saturn fans. They are empowered with information long before they even set foot inside your dealership.

Death of Brick and Mortar Isn’t Inevitable
The days of walking into a store and purchasing an item are becoming a thing of the past. The rising trend of online shopping epitomized in retail sales has been no stranger to the automotive space, either.
