Live Operator Assistance Now Standard Feature of Ford SYNC Services

DEARBORN, Mich. – In a step to further enhance the SYNC® experience, Ford is adding Operator Assist, a new free service that allows users to connect with a live person, as a standard feature of SYNC Services. Previously in beta test trial phase,
Sep 22, 2011

CCAR Recognizes Five New Facilities in “GreenLink Shop” Program

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – Five collision repair facilities have received recognition from the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR®) in its GreenLink Shop program, the organization announced recently. The newly-recognized shops are: Caru
Sep 21, 2011

ADESA Launches New Mobile Optimized Website

Carmel, IN— ADESA announced the creation of a mobile solution for its U.S.-based and Canada-based websites, ADESA.com and ADESA.ca. ADESA’s mobile optimized website now enables users registered on DealerBlock to bid on vehicles, buy vehicles
Sep 21, 2011

AFC and AuctionACCESS Create Automated Solution to Benefit Auctions & Dealers

CARMEL, IN – AuctionACCESS, a service of AutoTec, and Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC) have aligned resources to develop a technology solution that now provides AFC floorplan credit line availability and automated flooring capabilities directly
Sep 21, 2011

Manheim Helps Customers Reduce Days to Sale

ATLANTA – To help customers more quickly and efficiently ready vehicles for sale, Manheim is in the final stages of completing a substantial improvement initiative at all of its 72 U.S. operating locations. Its focus is two-fold: streamlining the
Sep 21, 2011

René Isip Toyota of Lewisville Boosts Customer Pay RO’s by $100,000 a Month, Cites NCM® Associates as a Valued Resource

Overland Park, Kan. ― NCM Associates, a leading provider of retail automotive 20 Group services, Education, Retail Operations Consulting and the originator of the NCM Benchmark® for Success program for automobile dealers, today announced that Ren
Sep 21, 2011

Automaker Finds Family Role of Car Pool King is Changing

DETROIT – As children across America head back to school, a new survey commissioned by Chevrolet finds that many fathers in America are taking more of an active role in before-and after-school carpooling duties, with utility vehicles the preferred
Sep 20, 2011

New Products = More Training Rotary Lift Expands Factory Training for Installers

Madison, Ind. – Since 1989, Rotary Lift has provided regular factory training classes on proper lift installation and service for its Rotary Authorized Installer™ (RAI) network. Recently, the company added a third full day to its RAI training cl
Sep 20, 2011

MaximTrak Technologies and F&I Administration Solutions LLC Announce Strategic Partnership, Integration

Wayne, PA, September 20, 2011 —  MaximTrak    Technologies, a leading systems developer for the retail automotive, motorcycle and powersports finance and insurance industry (F & I), today announced a strategic partnership and integ
Sep 20, 2011