Through a new partnership with Hearst Autos, Contact At Once! is outfitting Car and Driver’s vehicle listing platform with its web and mobile messaging solutions to enable direct consumer-to-dealer connections.
The new roadside assistance technology is designed to complement a growing ecosystem of connected car technologies introduced by Volvo, including valet service, fuel delivery, and in-car delivery.
Joe Oliveri, a 20-year industry veteran, was named vice president of KAR's Autoniq business unit, which provides mobile and digital vehicle pricing and evaluation reports.
Mercedes-Benz customers can choose between Signature, Reserve, and Premier, with the automaker’s three-tier subscription program costing subscribers between $1,095 and $2,995 per month. Jeep Wave will also offer subscribers three tiers from which to choose. Pricing has yet to be released.
May's average transaction price for light vehicles rose by a healthy 3%, even as new-vehicle demand is expected to falter in 2018, according to the vehicle information site.
The company's executive leadership, including outgoing chief executive Sergio Marchionne, outlined the new investments during a June 1 investors meeting. Marchionne presented a five-year plan for the company, even though he has said he will retire in 2019.
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Lauren Wolfe, a more than 15-year digital-marketing specialist, will spearhead growth on the West Coast as the digital retailing provider’s new senior director of consumer experience.
Cox Automotive forecasts new light-vehicle sales to reach 1.56 million units by the end of the month — a 3% year-over-year increase — despite a downward trending SAAR.
President Trump’s tweet promising ‘big news’ for the automotive industry was quickly followed by an investigation that could lead to inflated costs for imported vehicles and parts.
Despite rising gas prices, larger vehicles should remain popular among car buyers through the holiday weekend, according to the results of a new survey by Kelley Blue Book.
The fintech firm’s executive previously served as vice president of product development and engineering at CDK Global. He is now tasked with accelerating AutoGravity’s engineering efforts.
Topping Autotrader’s 2018 lists of non-luxury and luxury CPO programs were Hyundai and Lexus, respectively. Both offer unrivaled warranty coverages, along with several perks that make them an ideal choice for shoppers looking for a lightly used model.
With the car market having plateaued after several years of increases, the California New Car Dealers Association said it continues to see increasing demand for larger, more family-friendly vehicles. But with gas prices continuing to increase, that trend could shift in the quarters ahead.
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