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Dealers Seek Actionable AI

Dealers are facing growing frustrations with current generic artificial intelligence tools, according to a survey by Lotlinx, which found they want a solution that understands their inventories.

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NewsMay 1, 2017

RMS, Manheim Offer Early Access to Manufacturers' Premium Off-Lease Inventory

Through the new co-listing capability, dealers can gain access to vehicles listed on manufacturers’ digital sales platforms powered by RMS Automotive before they cross the auction block.

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NewsApril 27, 2017

Trade-In Quotes Critical Factor in Consumer-Buying Decisions, Study Finds

According to an online survey conducted by Black Book, 46% of the 2,100 consumers polled said getting the right trade appraisal was either ‘very important’ or ‘extremely important’ to pulling the trigger on a vehicle purchase.

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NewsApril 27, 2017

Submission Deadline for F&I Digital Media Awards Extended

Program designed to spur friendly competition among digital marketers industrywide will accept entries until May 12.

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NewsApril 25, 2017

NsightLive Taps Black Book for Online Trade Appraisals

NsightLive is a content engagement company that delivers leads to dealers through its Live content platform. With Black Book’s trade appraisal engine, the company now offers independent dealers an online trade appraisal tool.

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NewsApril 24, 2017

TrueCar Set to Launch Trade Valuation Platform

Promising a ‘transparent and real-time’ tool, TrueCar Trade will launch as a six-month pilot program in partnership with R. Hollenshead Auto Sales and Galves Market Data.

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NewsApril 20, 2017

KAR to Acquire DRIVIN for $43M

KAR Auction Services will acquire the company that operates as DRIVN for $43 million. The company was founded in 2015 as CarCo Technologies by Groupon cofounders Brad Keywell and Eric Lefkofsky.

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NewsApril 19, 2017

J.D. Power: Consumers Fear Tech Failures With Autonomous Cars

Compared with 2016, 11% more Gen Z consumers and 9% more Pre-Boomers say they “definitely would not” trust automated technology, according to the firm’s 2017 U.S. Tech Choice Study.

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NewsApril 19, 2017

F&I Express Tackles Product Cancelations

A new white paper from F&I Express proposes an automated solution to issues inherent to the F&I product cancelation process.

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NewsApril 18, 2017

Dealers Can Now Use Uber as a Shuttle Service

Uber today launched a new business program dealers can use to order rides for service customers. The new offering is the ride-hailing firm’s first one-to-many ride product.

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NewsApril 18, 2017

Cox Names New Chief Economist, Launches Insights Division

Cox Automotive has named Realtor.com’s Jonathan Smoke as chief economist and created an economic industry insights office.

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