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RouteOne, MaximTrak Streamline F&I Process With New Functionality

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Product documents from the 110-plus F&I product providers connected to MaximTrak’s sales and F&I solution can now be included in RouteOne’s econtracting package for a single, electronic consumer signing ceremony, RouteOne announced today. Designed to deliver a streamlined process to enhance the customer experience, the new functionality enables a fast, easy, and secure ... Read More »

Maxim to Tackle Digital Retailing at Agent Summit

Tabar to Present 'Training Field Operatives' at Agent Summit

DealersLink to Unveil Vehicle Pricing Tool at NADA Show 2018

BROOMFIELD, Colo.  — Integration and networking technology provider DealersLink today said it will unveil a new-car pricing tool at the NADA Show 2018, which will take place March 23-25 in Las Vegas. Dealerslink officials will be on hand inside Booth No. 337N to demonstrate the firm’s new-car pricing tool as well as its dealer-to-dealer Marketplace, ... Read More »

GWC Warranty and Nicholas Financial Form Strategic Alliance

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Vehicle service contract provider GWC Warranty announced a strategic alliance with Nicholas Financial, a provider of direct consumer loans and installment sales contracts from automobile dealers for used cars and light trucks. Nicholas Financial operates a network of 63 locations in 18 states spanning the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. Nicholas, which ... Read More »

myKaarma Launches SmartAssist AI for Fixed Ops

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Dealer solutions provider myKaarma announced the release of SmartAssist, a new artificial intelligence tool. SmartAssist was designed to act as a personal assistant for service advisors, researching and providing answers to customer questions. SmartAssist also provides information on previous recalls, assists in setting appointments and ensures advisors save time answering questions ... Read More »

Bartle and Marcus to Talk Agent Agreement Provisions at Agent Summit

Pearl to Debut Pre-Owned Marketing Platform at NADA 2018

DALLAS — Pearl Technology Holdings announced it will introduce a new pre-owned marketing platform at this year’s NADA convention in Las Vegas. Pearl Pre-Owned will exclusively focus on pre-owned profitability with “consumer-centric” vehicle sourcing tools and “targeted and efficient” marketing modules. The platform seamlessly incorporates and utilizes 6 of Pearl’s most powerful tools; Propensity360, VehicleXchange, ... Read More »

vAuto Debuts Dealership Digital Assistant

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — vAuto announced the launch of Nexi, billed as a digital assistant for dealerships. Nexi will debut at the 2018 NADA convention in Las Vegas. Through a “skill” for Amazon Alexa, available on Echo Devices, Nexi helps dealers access their inventory, sell cars and generate profit. The cloud-based service is capable of answering ... Read More »

TD Auto Finance Commercial Services Announces National Expansion

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — TD Auto Finance today announced the national expansion of TDAF Commercial Services, which leverages TD Bank N.A. to provide floorplan financing and commercial lines of credit to automotive dealerships. “We are incredibly excited to continue growing our commercial business,” said TDAF President and CEO Andrew Stuart. “This decision signifies TD’s strong ... Read More »