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AutoGravity Launches Digital Finance Platform

AutoGravity's smartphone-based auto finance platform is now available to car buyers in 46 states, the company announced this week.

ChannelNet Transforms Hyundai Capital’s Dealer Portal Into Real-Time Sales Tool

Launched in 2016, the portal acts as a cross-channel, integrated platform that applies ‘customer-centric principles’ to the dealer staff experience, officials said. Usage is role based, personalized and mobile friendly.

Roadster Adds Vehicle Recommendation Feature to Ecommerce System

The company’s new Vehicle Recommender tool for the iPad empowers dealership salespeople to instantly identify the right car for customers from the moment they set foot in the dealership. It’s available as a new feature of Roadster’s Express Storefront iPad app.

automotiveMastermind Showcases Predictive Analytics Tech at NADA 2017

The system is designed to empower dealership sales teams with key insights and valuable information on its top prospects using a proprietary algorithm. It crunches thousands of data point to calculate how likely a customer is to purchase a new vehicle.

Pearl Technology Connects VehicleXchange to Experian’s Expiring Lease Data

The technology provider has transformed its service drive equity tool into a full-service marketing platform. With its new connection to Experian's expiring lease data, OEM and dealer users will be able to identify and extend a firm offer of credit to all qualifying customers with expiring leases within a market or by ZIP code.

Ford Credit Invests in Online Car-Buying Platform

The captive announced a new connection to San Francisco-based AutoFi, which provides a platform that allows customers to purchase and finance a new vehicle via the dealership’s website.

Roadster, F&I Express Announce Integration Pact

Through F&I Express’ Express Digital Media Solution, Roadster dealers can now provide car buyers with accurate F&I product quotes and education material from more than 130 F&I product providers.

VinSolutions Announces New Integration with Dealertrack

With the Rates & Residuals enhancement, dealerships now have the ability to structure deals for new and pre-owned vehicles by accessing incentives, rates and programs from both their captive and noncaptive lenders, all within VinSolutions. The portal, powered by Dealertrack, then returns the top retail and/or lease programs based on consumer credit scores.

It’s 2017. Expect More From Your DMS.

The reach of new technology extends to your dealer management system, and you should demand a solution that exceeds your expectations.

Online Retailing Will Lead to Higher F&I Profits, KBB Analyst Says

As digital retailing becomes more and more prolific, Kelley Blue Book Analyst Alec Gutierrez suspects that profits will continue shifting away from the sale of the car and into the F&I office.