Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 12:55pm

Nick Zulovich, Staff Writer

For a while now, there has been Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). And more recently, there has been the development of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). Now you can add another item to the “as-a-service list;” this time in the fleet space. On Wednesday, Spiffy, an on-demand car care, technology and services... Read More

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 4:43pm

AuSM Staff

A new “mobile optimized” car sales platform promises to appeal to the younger generation by bringing together the latest in digital technology to improve the overall car-buying experience and bring dealerships a more efficient and profitable business model. The platform is called 321 Ignition, and it says... Read More

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 4:11pm

AuSM Staff

Drip campaigns are automated emails that go out at the time that certain triggers are set off, according to digital marketing company, fishbat. Those triggers could include situations in which someone signs up for a newsletter or remains on a site page for a long time without purchasing. Or, it can even take place after... Read More

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 2:31pm

AuSM Staff

AutoIMS created a new position on its leadership team but didn’t have to go far to find the professional for the role, choosing one of the first employees. On Tuesday, AutoIMS appointed Robert Williams as its chief technology officer. In his new role, Williams takes on comprehensive responsibility for the entire... Read More

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 11:25am

AuSM Staff

Black Book and Autodata Solutions rolled out a development that’s aimed to save one of the most precious commodities — time. On Monday, Black Book announced that’s vehicle valuation data has been integrated with Autodata Solutions, powered by ChromeData, a leading provider of automotive technology... Read More

Monday, June 24, 2019 - 10:22am

Joe Overby, Senior Editor

During a wide-ranging and in-depth conversation with a group of reporters gathered at its headquarters, executives with Clutch Technologies played the part of myth-busters, sharing data and analysis they say helps dispel some of the misconceptions around vehicle subscriptions. Among those: that it is not a product... Read More

Monday, June 24, 2019 - 10:12am

Daryl Lubinsky, Correspondent

Auto dealership employees should come up with complex passwords for the computers they use, and they should change those passwords frequently. They should securely dispose of paperwork that includes sensitive information, and they should ensure that laptops and computers are protected within the dealership, kept behind... Read More

Monday, June 24, 2019 - 12:05am

AuSM Staff

In addition to announcing another dealer group coming on board to use the Clutch Subscription Platform, Clutch Technologies said Monday that it has integrated new features via technology from Cox Automotive Data Solutions that can help dealers and automakers more profitably manage loaner, subscription and mobility... Read More