An AI-driven menu system is at the core of an update to Vision Dealer Solutions’ Vision Menu Plus that was designed to improve consistency, customer engagement and decision-making. +
A new AutoPayPlus survey of auto dealers and F&I executives reveals deep concerns over ever-lengthening loan terms that can trap consumers in long purchase cycles. +
John Marinacci and Charlie Erickson have joined Smart AutoCare’s leadership team and are tasked with growing the company’s network while deepening existing relationships. +
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its target lending rate at 3.5% to 3.75% in an 11-1 vote held amid persistent inflation and new geopolitical concerns. +
Industry veteran Robert Steenbergh believes that, as vehicle affordability continues to erode and financing terms push into uncharted territory, biweekly payment servicing is quietly evolving into a meaningful reinsurance premium. +
A new framework for TrueCar’s dealer program was built to promote pricing transparency, accountability, accuracy and fair competition while protecting front-end gross. +
Launcher’s appTRAKER auto and consumer loan origination system has integrated with Carleton Inc.’s CarletonDocs compliant document generation platform. +
Automotive Ventures’ Justin Charbonneau will present “AI, China, and the Next Wave of Innovation in Auto Retail” as part of the half-day, agent-focused event at Agent Summit. +
AutoRaptor’s AI-powered CRM now features Payment Penciling and Shop-by-Payment, a two-pronged integrated desking experience with a “powerful” new quoting and deal structuring module. +
A “concerned” FTC director is warning U.S. dealerships and dealer groups that their advertised prices may fail to account for fees, down payments, discounts and financing. +
