Protection plan administrator Maximus Auto Group has released an app that allows its customers to view and manage their contracts, file a new claim, contact a rep and more. The company has also expanded its digital platform to include online claim filing.
May 5, 2015
In a new study highlighting the influence of mobile applications on car buyers, IHS Automotive officials said they expect significant growth in vehicle app integration over the next few years.
April 21, 2015
In its monthly online survey of U.S. consumers, market research and consulting firm Morpace found that 17% of car shoppers would complete a car-buying transaction from start to finish on their smartphone.
March 31, 2015
ADESA’s Marketplace mobile app is now available for Android users after being exclusive to iOS since last September, the auction company announced.
March 10, 2015
The explosion in smartphone usage among car shoppers put phone leads ahead of Internet leads at the close of 2014, a trend reflected in the deluge of mobile-ready offerings lining the aisles at NADA 2015.
March 9, 2015
Dealertrack has introduced its new Inventory+ Mobile app, a comprehensive inventory management solution. The app replaces Dealertrack’s existing TrueTarget Mobile app.
February 26, 2015
VinSolutions’ VinConnect Mobile app gives dealers access to their CRM from a hand-held mobile device. Other features include mobile call tracking and a customer I.D. scanner.
January 27, 2015
Dealertrack unveiled new solutions at the NADA Convention and Expo designed to connect in-store and online dealership processes. One of them will allow dealers to market F&I products online.
January 27, 2015
A1 Software Group has announced its new dealership sales solution, Selly, a mobile focused, lightweight platform for automotive sales. Selly is designed for small- to medium-sized dealerships and was initially distributed as a mobile app.
December 17, 2014
Ally Financial has improved its Ally Auto Mobile Pay app and added a new Click-to-Chat tool to its website that links users with live service agents.
December 9, 2014
Edmunds.com has acquired mobile startup CarCode, a service that lets customers and dealers engage in one-on-one text messaging. It is the first acquisition for the online car-shopping website.
October 30, 2014
Dealer sales staff can now instantly access the Carfax Vehicle History Report for used vehicles directly from SIM-SST, Sales in Motion’s tablet sales tool.
October 16, 2014
SAFCo customers will be able to pay their loans electronically on a mobile device, computer or via phone using ACI Worldwide’s bill payment solution.
July 15, 2014
The first application to be developed by TrueCar Labs will be “Sell My Car," a mobile application that enables consumers to get an upfront offer on their current vehicles.
June 26, 2014
Andriod users can now appraise, stock, buy and sell automotive inventory through DealerMatch’s dealer-to-dealer marketplace using their mobile devices.
June 19, 2014