Car Buyers Visiting Fewer Dealerships, Making Faster Decisions as Online Engagement Rises
The number of dealerships visited in the car-buying process also continues to drop.
StoneEagle F&I Partners with F&I Express to Expand Dealer Access to Aftermarket Providers
Dealers using StoneEagle F&I’s SEcureMenu, a fast, user-friendly sales tool for aftermarket products, will now be able to digitally access F&I Express’ network of more than 160 aftermarket product providers, representing a wide range of offerings including extended warranties, maintenance plans and GAP insurance.
U.S. Auto Dealers Enter Spring with New Optimism, Despite Slowing Sales
The government shutdown, concerns about tax refunds and auto tariffs, and record cold weather across much of the country all influenced U.S. auto dealer sentiment in the latest Cox Automotive survey.
NextGear Capital Honors Passing of Auto Financing Pioneer John Fuller
NextGear Capital announces the passing of John Fuller, company founder and a pioneer in automotive dealer financing.
KeyBank Dealer Retail Services Adopts Dealertrack Accelerated Title
By activating the Accelerated Title solution, KeyBank can now offer dealers increased internal efficiencies, reduced processing costs and faster title turnaround service.
Westlake Financial Services Adopts Dealertrack Accelerated Title
Dealertrack recently partnered with Westlake and KeyBank to ensure dealers across various segments have the technology solutions they need to face these macroeconomic issues head-on.
NextGear Capital Names Top 10 Floor Planned Vehicles of 2018
Learn which vehicles gained a larger share of the new car market in 2018, and which continued to show their value in the used car market.
Northwood University Recognizes Sandy Schwartz as 2019 Outstanding Business Leader
Cox Automotive President Sandy Schwartz is one of seven leaders that will be honored at the 39th Outstanding Business Leader awards gala hosted by Northwood on March 16.
Cox Automotive to Bring New Ride-Sharing Option to Thousands of Dealerships
The Lyft integration will allow dealers’ customers to select Lyft as a transportation option during the service appointment scheduling process and enable the advisor to arrange pick-ups and drop-offs through the check-in tablet application when the customer arrives at the dealership.
Enhanced Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer Tool Drives Inventory, Sales Opportunities
The improved Instant Cash Offer tool will include a new condition questionnaire for consumers. The interactive experience walks consumers around the vehicle, providing visual education cues for damage, and wear and tear, decreasing unnecessary friction during the process and maximizing close rates.
Cox Automotive Whitepaper Identifies Accurate Dealer Pricing as the Lynchpin for Digital Retailing
Inconsistencies and lack of transparency around consumer incentives leave extra profit on the table for dealers.
Manheim to Introduce New Personalized Digital Experience in 2019
Following the example of consumer brands like Amazon and Netflix, Manheim will deliver experiences tailored to each individual dealer across its digital properties — from the website to the mobile app, Simulcast and more
