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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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NewsJanuary 5, 2017

Toyota Developing Cloud-Based Telematics System

Toyota announced it is developing a cloud-connected telematics system that offers improved navigation features, in-vehicle Wi-Fi, and remote connectivity via a smartphone app.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2017

Autobytel Sells Off Specialty Finance Leads Product to Internet Brands

Autobytel last week completed the sale of its specialty finance leads product to Internet Brands Inc. for $3.2 million in cash and $1.6 million in additional transition licensing income.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2017

Edmunds Unveils New Website, Logo Design

Edmunds this week unveiled a revamped online experience and refreshed new logo. The company has also dropped the '.com' from its name and will now be known as simply “Edmunds,” according to a company announcement.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2017

Toyota, Ford Form Organization to Improve Phone-to-Car Connectivity

Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Co. are forming a nonprofit organization that will manage an open source software platform with the goal of providing consumers access to smartphone apps using voice commands and in-vehicle displays.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2017

Ally Agrees to Finance up to $600 Million of Carvana's Retail Contracts

Under the terms of the agreement, Ally will provide financial arrangements to support the online retailer's operations, with an initial commitment of up to $600 million. The agreement expands Ally's existing relationship with Carvana, which also includes a floorplan credit line and vehicle sourcing through Ally's SmartAuction platform.

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NewsDecember 29, 2016

15 Arrested in Connection to Theft of 40 Cars

Over the course of several weeks, a group of thieves stole more than 40 cars from a Nissan-Infiniti dealership's overflow lot in Torrance, Calif. About 15 people have been arrested in connection to these vehicle robberies and nearly 30 vehicles have been recovered, according to KTLA 5 News.

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NewsDecember 21, 2016

Tech Companies Offer 2017 Marketing and F&I Predictions

This year saw a slew of companies enter the automotive space looking to push vehicle sales into the Digital Age. With the New Year’s bells within earshot, several of them offered their 2017 predictions in the areas of marketing and F&I.

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NewsDecember 21, 2016

VW Reaches $1B Settlement for 3.0L Diesels

Volkswagen has reached an agreement to settle claims relating to its 3.0L V-6 TDI engines, committing to buy back a quarter of those vehicles. The automaker will also set aside $225 million for emissions reduction, and pay $25 million to support the use of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) in California.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoDecember 20, 2016

RouteOne Targeting Digital Retailing With Acquisition of MaximTrak

The deal was executed through a wholly owned subsidiary developed by RouteOne. It will operate as MaximTrak Technologies under the leadership of RouteOne CEO Justin Oesterle and MaximTrak President Jim Maxim Jr.

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NewsDecember 20, 2016

Autobytel to Sell Specialty Finance Leads Product to Internet Brands

Per the agreement, the SFL product will be sold for $3.2 million in cash, as well as additional transition licensing income that will total $1.6 million over a five-year period.

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