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Though consumers gave higher marks to new vehicles in JD Power’s most recent initial-quality poll, high-tech interference worsened, pointing to craving for simplicity.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHThough consumers gave higher marks to new vehicles in JD Power’s most recent initial-quality poll, high-tech interference worsened, pointing to craving for simplicity.
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COSTA MESA, Calif. — J.D. Power today named technology veteran Dave Habiger president and CEO. He succeeds Finbarr O’Neill, who announced in October his intentions to retire from the data and analytics firm this month. Habiger will oversee the global strategic direction and business strategy of J.D Power, including the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. He ... Read More »
Read More →CLEARWATER, Fla. — United Development Systems Inc. (UDS) announces the launch of its upgraded environmental protection program, UDS Diamond Finish, now featuring Nano Diamond Ceramic Technology. Available immediately to any franchised dealer looking to boost their bottom line with a first-of-its-kind program that is fully earned at the time of sale and application. While the ... Read More »
Read More →WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — F&I product provider GWC Warranty today announced the addition of Emily Dwyer as its new strategic brand manager. As a member of the marketing department, Dwyer will be responsible for developing strategies that increase GWC’s brand awareness and value among new and existing GWC partners. Dwyer brings to this role more than ... Read More »
Read More →ISELIN, N.J. — F&I technology provider Darwin Automotive announced that Darwin Online is now integrated with RouteOne for credit application, submission, and approval.. From a dealer’s website, a consumer can select their vehicle, briefly describe their driving habits, select payment options and then receive a 100% accurate payment. After being educated on the available protection and ... Read More »
Read More →NAPA, Calif. — Vehicle service contracts administrator AUL Corp. has appointed Jose Fleites to the position of chief information officer, announced Jimmy Atkinson, the company’s president and CEO. Fleites will operate from the firm’s headquarters in Napa, Calif., beginning March 15, bringing more than 25 years of information systems experience to the newly established position. “Having worked on the same leadership ... Read More »
Read More →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 »
Read More →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 »
Read More →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 »
Read More →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 »
Read More →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 »
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