Technology

CHICAGO — In-market shoppers who use Cars.com can now get friend feedback on vehicles they are considering by posting these units to social networks.  On Monday, Cars.com rolled out a new sharing tool that basically can push out potential vehicle selections through Facebook and Twitter. Cars.com highlighted that integration with Facebook and Twitter is a natural next step in […] [Read More]

DALLAS — The StoneEagle Group has signed on to be a part of DealerTrack's OpenTrack program, which can allow StoneEagle customers to boost efficiency and profits by providing them with bidirectional access to dealership data. Officials explained that OpenTrack's six touch points into the dealer management system lets StoneEagle offer "optimum performance and results" to its dealer […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The five top contestants who correctly answered the Jeep-branded trivia questions during the automaker's "Jeep Tweet-to-Win" contest last week will now be getting ready to head to the New York International Auto Show. While giving no traffic specifics, Mike Manley, president and chief executive officer of Jeep Brand, said the contest "noticeably" […] [Read More]

DALLAS — Executives from AutoBidsOnline.com recently developed a contest to award summer internships focused on exploring the impact of social media on new-vehicle sales. The site wants to leverage this contest into more business development for dealers because of findings from a recent J.D. Power & Associates study. The report indicated that the Web site creating […] [Read More]

DALLAS — AutoRevo, a provider of dealer Web sites and ondemand software, recently launched the integration of Black Book Guide for AutoRevo Mobile. The application can help dealers manage their inventory via their iPhone. Officials explained that AutoRevo Mobile with Black Book values can allow dealers to complete several tasks, including: —View wholesale and retail Black Book […] [Read More]

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Now that the spring market is upon us, it is important to be prepared to take advantage of your Internet sales opportunities. Here are three things dealers can do right now to get better results: 1. Take every online prospect seriously. Even if the person doesn't want to buy now, he will buy eventually, and if […] [Read More]

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Black Book's Online Division last week introduced an enhancement to its Activator Sales Conversion Tool that executives contend can boost leads by up to 30 percent. The company explained that the increased results stem from new technology that generates high-impact pop-ups. These additions can give Web site shoppers incentives to obtain a value for their trades […] [Read More]

DES MOINES, Iowa — Automotive Web technology provider Dealer Impact is the latest company attempting to harness the marketing capability of Facebook as a way to promote vehicle inventory. Late last week, Dealer Impact rolled out its Facebook Inventory App, a tool specifically designed to be integrated into the wildly popular social networking Web site. Company […] [Read More]

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Dealers now have another option when choosing a Web site to promote inventory listings. High Gear Media this week rolled out its plan for a searchable listings platform that's incorporated into its network of automotive content Web sites. High Gear Media officials contend this inventory listing marketplace can push out access to […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Dealers selling vehicles on AutoTrader Classics can now reach a much wider audience thanks to a recent deal struck between the online marketplace and Source Interlink. Under the partnership between the two companies, all vehicles posted on the AutoTrader Classics site will be sent to all 22 of Source Interlink Media's auto enthusiast Web […] [Read More]