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Product Launch·VinCue

Take a peak at what we've been working on—just in time for NADA! ✨🚗 Introducing VINCUE’s latest weapon to transform your dealership: ✅ Addendum Stickers for transparent, dynamic pricing ✅ Pricing QR Codes for real-time updates and a seamless customer experience Boost trust, showcase value, and streamline your sales process—all in one innovative package. We will see you in New Orleans at NADA! Driving Sales with Dynamic and Transparent Pricing: How VINCUE Empowers Dealers to Build Trust and Close Dealshubs.lyVINCUE Product Manager Josh Van Auken Contact Modern car shoppers expect transparency, convenience, and real-time information when evaluating vehicle pricing and features. Traditional methods of displaying pricing on OEM window stickers or static signage fail to include critical dealer-added feature...

VINCUE announces two new products: Addendum Stickers for dynamic pricing and Pricing QR Codes for real-time updates. These are new features designed to improve dealership pricing transparency and customer experience.

Case Study·Impel

Bush Auto Place has redefined "qualified leads" using Impel. Impel AI assists prospects with crucial yet repetitive steps in the car buying process, all before their sales team steps in: ✔️IN-specific questions answered ✔️Paperwork such as credit applications and vehicle history reports received ✔️Appointment time confirmed Impel AI streamlines the process for customers while freeing up the staff at Bush Auto Place to focus on building long-lasting customer relationships. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/4iZCLCUWatch video on Facebook.com

Bush Auto Place reports measurable benefits from using Impel AI, including qualified leads, completed paperwork, and confirmed appointments. Specific dealer outcome using vendor product.

Product Launch·FixedOPS Marketing

Introducing ADVANTAGE+!

FixedOPS Marketing introduces ADVANTAGE+, a new automotive marketing couponing solution for dealerships and independent service departments with embedded video capability. Announces a new product for the first time.

Product Launch·EVready Energy

EVready Guardian is an new software solution designed to help businesses, particularly car dealerships, avoid excessive electricity costs associated with EV charging infrastructure. EVready Guardian offers protection against these excessive fees through: 1. Proper Installation Planning: Ensuring optimal setup of EV charging infrastructure 2. Strategic Operations Management: Implementing smart charging strategies 3. Advanced Software Control: Utilizing algorithms to manage power demand Benefits for Car Dealerships • Cost Savings: Potential to avoid up to 99% of unnecessary demand charges • Improved Bottom Line: Significant reduction in overall electricity costs • Optimized EV Charging: Efficient management of charging operations without compromising service By partnering with EVready Energy and implementing EVready Guardian, businesses can confidently expand their EV charging capabilities while keeping operational costs under control. https://hubs.ly/Q031N4PQ0 #EVready #EVreadyEnergy #EVreadyGuardian #DemandCharges #EVChargingOptimization #evchargingEVready Guardian is an new software solution designed to help businesses, particularly car dealerships, avoid excessive electricity costs associated with EV charging infrastructure. EVready Guardian offers protection against these excessive fees through:Watch video on Facebook.com

EVready Energy announces EVready Guardian, a new software solution for car dealerships to manage EV charging infrastructure costs and reduce demand charges. This is the first announcement of a new product.

Case Study·AsTech

The asTech Talk | March 2025 - AsTech

asTech newsletter featuring a collision repair network that implemented asTech solutions for calibrations, including structured SOPs and scanning technology upgrades. Describes specific measurable improvements from a vendor's product implementation.

OEM Approval·Dealer eProcess

Attention #Toyota CA retailers! We're delighted to announce that we are now a certified website and chat provider, and the ONLY trade tool provider for Toyota Canada retailers! You can now experience DEP's highest-converting websites, easy-to-use chat, and exclusive trade tool designed to enhance shopper engagement and maximize conversions. The sky is the limit with a DEP partnership---learn more about what we can offer by reading the press release below! https://bit.ly/4ikyHfA

Dealer eProcess (DEP) announced it is now a certified website, chat provider, and exclusive trade tool provider for Toyota Canada retailers.

Product Launch·GroundTruth

How We Choose Channels that Drive Real Business Results

GroundTruth announced the addition of Digital Out-of-Home to its marketing channel offerings, following earlier launches of Digital Audio & Podcasts and CTV. The company emphasizes its strategic approach to adding new channels based on measurability and attribution capabilities.

Case Study·Volie

Gerald Auto Groups Rise to #1 in the Region with Volie

Gerald Auto Group reports specific measurable results using Volie BDC software across 14 locations: 5.08% drop rate, improved tracking and transparency, and enhanced Subaru Starlink customer outreach. Case study includes quantified metrics and operational improvements.

Product Launch·Hunter Engineering

Hunter issues ADASLink® software update

Hunter Engineering releases software update for ADASLink diagnostic scan tool with enhancements including streamlined calibration process, update scheduling, NPS capabilities, and 2026 model year coverage.

Product Launch·Lectrium

Smarter Tools. Same Mission: Sell EVs.

Lectrium announces major refresh of EV merchandising tools including updates to EV Savings Badge, EV Range Map, and CO2 Footprint, plus introduces new Customer EV Report feature. These are new and enhanced products for automotive dealers.

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