FCC Vote Means Internet Providers Need Permission To Share Your Data

"It's the consumers' information. How it is used should be the consumers' choice." So said FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler as the commission adopted rules requiring Internet service providers
Nov 2, 2016

Smartphone Support A Major Factor For Driving Car Sales: Report

Forget car-to-car communication or even cutting-edge infotainment systems with voice activation. According to a new report from JD Power, when it comes to connected car technology,
Nov 1, 2016

Feds Propose Voluntary Automotive Cybersecurity Standards

Stopping well short of issuing regulations, the U.S. federal government is proposing voluntary cybersecurity guidelines aimed at getting carmakers and their suppliers to secure computers
Oct 31, 2016

The Rush to Automation Could Be Detrimental to Loyalty

Humans naturally crave interaction with other humans. However, as technology advances, there is an increasing push by companies to automate as much of their processes as possible.
Oct 28, 2016

The Insurance Your Dealership Needs, But Probably Doesn’t Have

Insurance is one of those business costs we all hate paying every month, until the day we actually need it. I'm not an insurance expert so I don't know exactly how many policies a typical dealership has.
Oct 25, 2016

Apple Might Not Be Building a Car After All

Apple’s automotive plans have changed, and the iPhone maker is no longer planning to make its car, according to a new report.
Oct 20, 2016

A Few People Can Buy Actual Cars On Amazon Right Now

We are starting to look at car sales on Amazon.com as pretty much an inevitability, but a few folks in France can actually do it today.
Oct 20, 2016

‘Mirroring’ Tech Allows Cars to Work Like Smartphones – but Integration Not yet Seamless

According to the J.D. Power 2016 Smartphone Automotive Mirroring Report released Tuesday, that wish is moving closer to reality.
Oct 20, 2016

5 Steps to Taking F&I Online

F&I trainer makes the case for digital F&I. He offers a five-step process for adding information about products, pricing, and your finance team to your dealership’s website.
Oct 12, 2016