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News•December 2, 2015

KBB, Autotrader Report Strong November Unit Sales

Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book reported stronger-than-expected auto sales during the month of November. The overall industry health is looking strong, but the two firms noted several risk factors that could negatively impact the industry as it heads into 2016.

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News•December 1, 2015

Spireon’s Kahu Provides New Revenue Stream for Dealers

Spireon’s new Kahu connected car service can be used to track and manage inventory. But dealers can also upsell the service’s mobile app to customers, who can take advantage of Kahu’s theft recovery, 24/7 vehicle location and smart alerts features.

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News•December 1, 2015

TimeHighway, Recall Masters Team Up on Recall Service Solution

Recall Masters has integrated its real-time recall status service with TimeHighway’s online scheduling solution, allowing dealers to purchase parts and free up technicians before a customer arrives for service.

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Articles•November 25, 2015

F&I’s Shifting Paradigm

An Ohio-based general agent believes the F&I industry is ignoring a paradigm shift and a chance to deliver what consumers really want: a better experience.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•November 25, 2015

Agents of Change

Studies show that change is coming to the finance department, and dealerships like Northwest Honda and Southern Chrysler-Jeep are making sure their F&I offices are ahead of the digital curve.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•November 25, 2015

Fraud Alert

Mansfield Auto World employees were stunned when a seemingly normal online transaction nearly turned into an international crime. Authorities say the dealership was the victim of a troubling new trend in auto theft.

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Articles•Cover Story•November 25, 2015

Sign on the Electronic Line

Faster funding has always been a key selling point for dealers when it comes to econtracting. That could change as the industry pushes for a fully online transaction.

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News•November 24, 2015

TrueCar Replaces Painter With Autotrader's Founding CEO

Starting Dec. 15, Chip Perry, who helped build Autotrader from a one-person startup to a $1.5 billion online marketplace, will take on the task of restoring TrueCar’s relations with dealers after a tumultuous summer.

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News•November 24, 2015

ChannelNet Expands Into New York City, Austin, Texas

The firm helping finance sources like Toyota Financial Services and Ally connect with car buyers online has expanded into two major markets. Officials say the expansion will aid the firm’s efforts to further penetrate the financial services industry.

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News•November 19, 2015

Dealer.com Becomes Primary Web Platform for Cox Automotive Clients

Cox Automotive announced that the Dealer.com website solution will serve as the primary solution for Cox Automotive customers. Current users of VinSolutions' website product will begin migrating to the Dealer.com platform beginning in early 2016.

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