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DealerSocket Adds Single Page Appraisal to Inventory+

DealerSocket announced the launch of Single Page Appraisal, a new feature available to users of the company’s Inventory+ platform.

Bloomberg: FCA Banking Unordered Vehicles, Pressuring Dealers

A Bloomberg report accuses Fiat Chrysler of creating a ‘sales bank’ of up to 40,000 new vehicles, reviving an old practice that could stoke tension among dealers and investors.

Days’ Supply Hits 71 on Weaker Sales

The latest report from the Automotive News Data Center finds U.S. franchised dealers were sitting on nearly 3.8 million new units as of Aug. 1, a 27-year high.

Report: Escalating Inventories Erode Dealer Profits

U.S. manufacturers and dealers are knocking on the door of the all-time record for days’ supply of new vehicles, an issue compounded by higher floorplan expenses, according to the latest figures from Automotive News.

DRIVIN Raises $7.5 Million in Additional Funding

The company that aims to change the way dealers sell, source, acquire, and deliver used cars announced it has raised an additional $7.5 million in equity capital. Launched in mid-2015, the Chicago-based startup has now raised $17.5 million in funding.

Manheim Vehicle Imaging Generates Gains For Toyota Financial Services

Toyota Financial Services saw a 17% rise in conversion rates during a 16-week trial of Manheim’s Enhanced Vehicle Imaging. The results of the trial were documented in a recent case study released by both organizations.

Flick Fusion, ZMOT Partner to Produce Spanish Auto Inventory Videos

Flick Fusion is collaborating with ZMOT Auto, an automotive digital velocity firm, to produce vehicle inventory videos with voiceovers in a conversational style for Spanish-speaking car buyers.

Flick Fusion Acquires Video Marketing Company

Flick Fusion has acquired Dealer Fusion, a video marketing provider. The company will integrate features and applications from Dealer Fusion’s video platform and make them available to customers of both services.

DealerMatch Releases Andriod App

Andriod users can now appraise, stock, buy and sell automotive inventory through DealerMatch’s dealer-to-dealer marketplace using their mobile devices.

Franchised Dealers Realize Big Gains in Used Sales, CNW Reports

Used-vehicle sales in May increased nearly 11% from April, according to CNW. Franchised dealers led the way with a 4.3% increase in sales vs. one year ago, while independents realized a 3.4% increase.