Fullpath Acquires Fuse Autotech's Dynamic Payments Solution to Strengthen Automotive Customer Data Ecosystem - PR Newswire
Fullpath acquired Fuse Autotech's Dynamic Payments Solution to strengthen its automotive customer data ecosystem capabilities.
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America’s Auto Auction Continues National Expansion with Location in Arizona
America's Auto Auction announced acquisition of Dealers Auto Auction of the Southwest, Inc., marking the company's first location in Arizona and continuing its national expansion.
Pinnacle Advertising Adds Two Executives to Its C-Suite
Pinnacle Advertising named Jules Boasberg as Chief Growth Officer and Jon Berna as Chief Technology & Data Officer, adding two C-suite executives to strengthen leadership.
TurnKey Marketing Recognized as a 2025 Google Premier Partner
TurnKey Marketing has been awarded Google Premier Partner status for 2025, recognizing excellence in Google Ads and digital marketing performance. This is a third-party certification/approval from Google.
Body by Cochran Expands ADAS Capabilities with asTech-Powered Calibration Centers
Body by Cochran partnered with asTech to establish three ADAS calibration centers, improving efficiency of calibrations across its collision shop network. This describes a specific dealer group deployment with measurable improvements.
Dent Wizard Announces Bryan Wynn as CEO
Dent Wizard announces Bryan Wynn as new CEO effective January 1, 2026, with outgoing CEO Mike Black transitioning to a different role. This is a C-suite leadership change at an automotive service vendor.
Car IQ and BlueArrow Telematics Partner to Launch ‘BlueArrow Pay’ – A Smarter, Card-Free Payment Platform for Fleets - Car IQ Inc.
Car IQ announces a strategic partnership with BlueArrow Telematics to launch 'BlueArrow Pay,' a digital fleet payment solution that replaces fuel cards with direct vehicle-to-merchant payments. This is a new product launch for fleet payments covering fuel, tolls, and vehicle-related expenses.
Welcome, Morgan Means, Associate, Southeast Office
Performance Brokerage Services announces Morgan Means as a new Associate in the Southeast Office. This is a sub-VP level staff hire, not a C-suite or significant executive appointment.
Customer Engagement Platform & New Analytics
A customer engagement platform announces new product features: Executive Dash and New Analytics tools designed to improve data visualization and performance tracking across dealership locations. The January 26 release includes enhanced metrics and conversion tracking capabilities.
How Volie Changed Our Team Culture – Keryn Flanary
Toyota and Subaru of Ann Arbor case study showing Volie improved call volume from 70-80 to 165 calls per day with 2.5% drop rate. Includes specific metrics and measurable outcomes.
The countdown is on—only 5 days to go! Want to know how one dealership increased sales by 36% in just one year? Join Joshua Wilson, Director of Retail Operations at AutoSavvy, for an exclusive National Independent Automobile Dealers Association - NIADA webinar where he’ll break down the CRM and desking strategies that made it happen. 📅 Date: March 25, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM CT 📍 Location: Online If you’re in dealership sales or operations, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Reserve your spot today! Register now: https://niada.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/the-road-to-success-a-story-of-36-sales-growth-in-year-1-with-crm-desking-optimization-webinar-1345193?sourceTypeId=Website #DealershipSuccess #CRMOptimization #SalesGrowth #NIADA #Solera #AutomotiveLeadership
Solera/AutoSavvy webinar promotion featuring a dealer case study showing 36% sales growth in one year using CRM and desking strategies. Includes specific metric and measurable outcome.
Boost Your Inventory with 360.Agency’s Dynamic Inventory Videos
360.Agency announces launch of AI-optimized dynamic inventory videos for Canadian dealerships. This is a new product being announced for the first time.
Do you have big advertising goals but are stuck within a budget? Our digital advertising team excels at helping clients meet their objectives through #GooglePerformanceMax campaigns that don't break the bank! Last summer, DEP crafted a strong Google PMAX campaign strategy for a dealer looking to increase their calls and conversions and delivered exactly what they were looking for. See these REAL results in our latest case study blog: https://bit.ly/4bZKUnK
Dealer eProcess (DEP) reports a dealer case study showing increased calls and conversions through Google Performance Max campaigns. Includes specific results and measurable outcomes.
Just Logged In? Here’s the Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed
Pulse AI announces a new Store Summary Report feature providing performance visibility across Sales, Fixed Ops, and BDC operations. This is a new product feature announcement.
Hunter Engineering announces Subaru approval for Ultimate ADAS® alignment and calibration system
Hunter Engineering announces Subaru approval for its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system, making Subaru the fifth OEM to approve the technology. This is explicit OEM manufacturer endorsement.
Automotive Finance Leader Craig Sims Joins LCT’s Advisory Board
Lender Compliance Technologies announces Craig Sims' appointment to its Board of Advisors. This is a significant executive/advisory board appointment for an F&I compliance vendor.
Premion Expands Omnichannel and Ad Tech Capabilities
Premion announces expanded omnichannel and ad tech capabilities through the integration of Octillion technology into its CTV platform and DSP. The company launched new tools and strengthened capabilities for local advertisers.
Watch our latest #TeamVINCUE member on Cue the Next Leader! David Shoemaker of Patriot Auto Group shares how VINCUE helped revolutionize their operations like magic. 🪄 From streamlining inventory management to boosting vehicle acquisitions, VINCUE helped David and his team save time, improve trade-in ratios, and scale their inventory. #VINCUE #Dealerwins Making Magic for Customers and Employees at Patriot Auto Groupbit.lyWatch - David Shoemaker with Patriot Auto Group THE CHALLENGE Patriot Auto Group faced several critical challenges that hindered operational efficiency and profitability. These included difficulties in inventory management, pricing, and vehicle acquisition. The dealership sought a comprehensive, mob...
Patriot Auto Group reports that VINCUE helped them improve inventory management, increase trade-in ratios, and scale their inventory. This includes specific measurable outcomes from using the vendor's product.
Space Auto Is Now Fully Canadian: Websites, Digital Retail, and CRM… Built for 🇨🇦 Dealers
Space Auto announces its platform is now fully Canadian-native with CAD pricing, provincial tax support, bilingual experience, and Canadian compliance features. This is a significant product enhancement launch.
STELLA AI SELECTED TO JOIN GM IMR DDS PROGRAM
STELLA Automotive AI has been selected for General Motors' In-Market Retail (IMR) program, giving GM dealerships access to STELLA's conversational AI platform. This is OEM program approval.
Metrics-Based Pay Plan That Unlocks BDC Growth
A dealership BDC that shifted to a metrics-based compensation model achieved 50% surge in outbound call volume in 90 days. This includes specific measurable outcomes from using a compensation management approach.
Driving Forward: A Note from John Gottschalk, Head of Automotive at Reputation
John Gottschalk is introduced as the new Head of Automotive at Reputation, a company serving the automotive dealership ecosystem. This is a significant C-suite appointment.
CDK EXPANDS FIXED OPERATIONS SUITE TO NON-CDK DMS CUSTOMERS, BOOSTING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
CDK announces expansion of its Fixed Operations Suite to non-CDK DMS customers, making its digital service lane technology available industry-wide beyond its own dealership platform.
Dealerships are sitting on a goldmine of potential trades in their service departments—but most lack the tools to capitalize on them. That’s where VINCUE’s new Service-to-Sales Acquisition Channel comes in. ✔️ Integrate service appointments into acquisition workflows ✔️ Appraise vehicles with real-time data ✔️ Build trust with professional market reports Discover how VINCUE is helping dealerships grow inventory, boost profits, and strengthen customer relationships. Turning Service Appointments into Acquisition Opportunities with VINCUE Turn Service Appointments into Acquisitionhubs.lyVINCUE Product Manager Josh Van Auken Contact The Problem Dealerships have long struggled to unlock the full potential of their service departments for vehicle acquisitions. Service appointments represent a hidden goldmine of potential trades and purchases, yet most dealerships lack the tools to ide...
VINCUE announces its new Service-to-Sales Acquisition Channel, a product designed to help dealerships convert service department appointments into vehicle acquisition opportunities with integrated workflows and real-time appraisal data.
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