PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/66411.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 ActivEngage Releases Latest Version of Live Chat Business Intelligence for Automotive Dealers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2591894.htm ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat with business intelligence for dealer websites, today announced the latest release of their proprietary live chat software and services. The new enhancements were made based on direct feedback from dealers, consumer trends and the latest advancements in technology. The new version enables even more personalized communication with consumers, enhanced efficiency in lead management and advanced, consolidated reporting. Expanded capabilities let dealers collect more customer intelligence from site visitors to guide communication, both during and after chat sessions, and move even more shoppers through the sales cycle. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2591894.htm Web2Carz.com, Ltd. Releases Advantage Post; an Affordable, Effective Online Listing Package for High Quality Car Shopper Leads http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2583284.htm Web2Carz.com, Ltd., today announced the launch of AdVantage Post, a highly affordable and cost-effective premium 3rd party advertising opportunity for auto dealers. AdVantage Post provides a premium promotional package that goes far beyond a free vehicle listing. It is designed to bring the consumer further down the shopping funnel and into the showroom. With AdVantage Post Web2Carz.com actively promotes the listing and the dealership in a variety of ways, including the latest in social media. The listings are posted both on the Web2Carz.com websites and its recently released iPhone application, the first fully integrated auto dealer inventory listing application for the iPhone. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2583284.htm Dealer.com CEO Mark Bonfigli Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award Winner in New England http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2546694.htm Dealer.com, the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that Mark Bonfigli, CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the technology category in New England. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Mark Bonfigli was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Marriott Newton Hotel on June 16th. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2546694.htm Dealer.com Doubles 2009 Research and Development Investment for Automotive Dealer Websites and Online Marketing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2533464.htm Dealer.com, the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that the company has increased research and development (R&D) spending by over 100% for 2009. In a time of great challenges for the industry, Dealer.com has increased the commitment to keeping their clients two to four years ahead of the competition by investing at this level, at this crucial time. As the rate of change in technology and Internet marketing best practices continues to accelerate, Dealer.com recognizes that continuously increasing R&D investment is the key to staying at the forefront of technology and helping their dealers achieve even more success. (PRWeb Jun 15, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2533464.htm Automotive Industry Veteran Tom O'Leary Joins Dealer.com as Head Sales Chief http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2505524.htm Dealer.com, the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that industry veteran Tom O'Leary will join the Dealer.com team as vice president of sales. In the new role, O'Leary will lead the company's sales operations for North America's leading dealerships, dealer groups and OEMs. With almost two decades of demonstrated professional success in automotive, IT and online marketing best practices, O'Leary brings a wealth of knowledge and direct insight to Dealer.com's clients, staff members and management. (PRWeb Jun 8, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2505524.htm Live Chat Buyers' Guide for Automotive Dealers:11 Key Questions to Ask any Provider before You Buy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2487814.htm ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat with business intelligence for dealer websites, today announced the release of the Live Chat Buyers' Guide, a new eBook for automotive dealers. lEleven Key Questions to Ask any Live Chat Provider before You Buy) helps educate dealers about the most critical requirements for live chat success and details the questions dealers should discuss with any chat vendor. As consumers increasingly use and expect live chat on dealership websites, and more options become available, it is more important than ever for dealers to make the best decision for their dealership needs. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2487814.htm Dealer.com Partners with Leading Automotive Ad Agencies to Offer Auto Dealers the Best Creative and Technological Online Solutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2478814.htm Dealer.com, the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced strategic relationships with key automotive advertising agencies to provide maximum benefit for auto dealer websites and online marketing. Dealers can now work with website providers and ad agencies in a collaborative partnership to capitalize on the strengths of the different vendors. Open lines of communication between ad agencies, website providers and dealerships increases efficiency and consistent integrated marketing communication. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2478814.htm Dealer.com CEO Mark Bonfigli Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 Award Finalist in New England http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2459894.htm Dealer.com today announced that CEO Mark Bonfigli is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the New England region. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Bonfigli was selected as a finalist from over 100 nominees by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 16th at the Marriott Newton Hotel. (PRWeb May 26, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2459894.htm Majority of Ward's Megadealer 100 Automotive Dealer Groups Rely on Dealer.com's Online Marketing Solutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2432964.htm Dealer.com, the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that the majority of the leading dealer groups ranked on the 2009 Ward's Megadealer 100 list are Dealer.com clients. 70 out of the top 100 dealer groups choose Dealer.com to serve their online marketing needs, as ranked by the Ward's Megadealer list. Top dealer groups value Dealer.com's strategic full spectrum online marketing platform, which includes complete ROI reporting. Dealer.com's work with these larger groups helps drive the technological advancements that benefit dealerships of all sizes. (PRWeb May 18, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2432964.htm Three Top Solutions for Automotive Service Departments Join Forces to help an Industry in Desperate Need of Revenue http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2432554.htm eMenus Automotive, (www.emenusautomotive.com), TimeHighway, (www.timehighway.com), and Sterling Partners Limited, (www.incomingservicecalls.com), announced today that the three companies have joined forces to form iPACS - Integrated Premier Automotive Customer Solutions. iPACS (www.myipacs.com) integrates the best web-based service menu with the best online dealership service scheduling solution and provides dealerships with optional web-based call center & marketing solutions. The integration of these solutions provides dealers with the most cost-effective way to take control of the service drive, properly schedule appointments, use menu selling, improve CSI and increase dollars per repair order. iPACS increases revenue while reducing the work load of the service department.The new Company Aims to become a Service Department's Virtual Assistant in Solution Implementation (PRWeb May 18, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2432554.htm 86% of Top Internet Dealers Source Online Leads from AutoUSA http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2410184.htm AutoUSA, the industry's leading provider of the highest quality Internet-generated consumer leads to auto dealer's nationwide, today announced that 86 dealer clients have made this year's Ward's e-Dealer 100 list. The list is Ward's Dealer Business magazine's annual ranking of the industry's top 100 automotive retailers based on unit sales via the Internet. (PRWeb May 12, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2410184.htm Auto/Mate Reports 14% Growth in New Clients http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2407364.htm Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today a 14% growth in new auto dealer clients over the past 12 months. The increase reflects current market conditions that have been prompting many dealers to look for cost-effective alternatives to their expensive, legacy dealership management systems (DMS). (PRWeb May 11, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2407364.htm CentralDispatch Releases First Quarter Auto Dealer Vehicle Transportation Results http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2390094.htm CentralDispatch® (www.CentralDispatch.com), the automotive industry's online transportation marketplace, today announced that vehicle shipment postings by auto dealers continued to rise throughout the first quarter of 2009. The number of vehicles posted by CentralDispatch dealer members increased by 27% between January and March of this year. The results indicate that dealers are moving more pre-owned vehicles as online sources continue to expand nationwide access to vehicles and efficient transportation. (PRWeb May 5, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2390094.htm PMDS Announces New Services That Lower Dealership Operations Costs, Put Dealers in Control of Bottom Line http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2386294.htm Parayil & Mann Dealer Services Inc. (PMDS) (www.pmdsinc.com) a leading retail automotive consulting and technology provider, today announced the launch of Dealership Performance Optimization (DPO), a new service that lowers operations costs and put dealers in control of their bottom-line. (PRWeb May 4, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2386294.htm Auto/Mate Awarded GM Global Warranty Management Certification http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2371234.htm Auto/Mate Dealership Systems, a GM IDMS vendor, announced today it has been awarded General Motor's Global Warranty Management (GWM) certification. The certification allows GM dealer clients to quickly and easily process and manage warranty claims directly from Auto/Mate's popular Automotive Management Productivity Suite (AMPS). AMPS is a complete Dealership Management System (DMS), with 20 fully integrated modules and easy-to-use graphical interfaces for any size dealership. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2371234.htm 70% of the Nation's Top 125 Automotive Dealer Groups Choose Dealer.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2361414.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that more of the leading dealer groups use Dealer.com's full spectrum Internet marketing solution than any other web service provider, as ranked by the 2008 Automotive News list of the Top 125 Dealer Groups. Dealer.com's leading-edge technology and outstanding service are attributed to the extensive use of Dealer.com's platform. Dealer.com's work with these larger groups helps drive the technological advancements that benefit dealerships of all sizes. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2361414.htm CIQ/Voisys Introduces New BDC Service, 800-321 Contact: Delivers Prospective Car Buyers into Auto Dealer Showrooms http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2361304.htm CIQ Inc. /Voisys, a family of products and services that help auto dealers produce higher sales and greater profits, today introduced 800-321 Contact, a new lead follow-up service for auto dealers. 800-321 Contact is a new BDC service from Voisys that assures that each lead is contacted within minutes, regardless of lead source. Prospects receive calls and emails for up to 90-days from lead origination date. The new service delivers higher show rates and increases closing ratios. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2361304.htm PMDS Launches TrueCall Plus Call Capture Solution for Auto Dealers with Mobile Phone Integration for DealerUps CRM Users http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2322374.htm Parayil & Mann Dealer Services Inc. (PMDS), a leading retail automotive consulting and technology provider, today announced the release of TrueCall Plus, an advanced customer call capture solution for DealerUps CRM users. TrueCall Plus is an enhanced version of TrueCall, the company's popular suite of customer call capture tools that improve phone lead performance, increases sales force productivity and help dealers measure the success of their advertising campaigns. New TrueCall Plus features include mobile phone integration, pre-recorded message blasts, and click-to-call functionality. TrueCall Plus is available both as an add-on module for DealerUps, PMDS' state-of-the-art CRM system, and as a standalone solution. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2322374.htm MenuVantage has Record First Quarter Sales: Adds Four Premier Auto Dealer Groups http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2269694.htm MenuVantage, (www.menuvantage.com) the market's premier web-based menu selling system, today announced record company growth for Q1 2009. The company added four premier dealer groups to its growing nationwide network: the Bob Rohrman Auto Group, ranked number 22 on the list of top125 dealership groups in the United States, Kenny Ross Automotive Group, ranked number 92, Cochran Automotive, ranked number 83, and the Bill Marsh Automotive Group, one of the most innovative and well known dealer groups in the country. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2269694.htm Auto Dealers Drive Profits in Tough Economic Times with U.S. Equity Advantage's Bi-Weekly Payment Service http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2276894.htm U.S. Equity Advantage, LLC, (USEA) (www.866halfpay.com), the industry leader in the automated bi-weekly processing of vehicle loans, today announced the release of a new, enhanced dealership website, www.866halfpay.com. Dealerships can now accurately calculate and offer a bi-weekly payment option to all their customers with the integrated online tools and enrollment options. USEA's automated bi-weekly payment service has been producing much needed increases in F&I Department profits for auto, powersports and RV dealers, during these tough economic times. One example comes from a Toyota Scion store that recently added over $45,000 in additional profit to their F&I department by helping customers afford more than twice as many F&I products. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2276894.htm Dealer.com CEO Mark Bonfigli Selected as 2009 Vermont Business Person of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2277494.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that CEO and founder Mark Bonfigli has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 2009 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year. Bonfigli was selected for outstanding leadership related to Dealer.com's staying power, employee growth, increase in sales, innovation and contributions to the community. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2277494.htm CentralDispatch Reports Auto Dealer Vehicle Shipment Postings Increase in February to Highest in the Company's History http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2259464.htm CentralDispatch® (www.CentralDispatch.com), the automotive industry's online transportation marketplace, today announced that vehicle shipment postings by auto dealers increased in February to their highest level in the company's ten year history. CentralDispatch dealer members across the U.S. posted an average of almost 650 vehicles per day in February. This is up from a 2008 low of 450 postings per day in December. The increase suggests that dealers are moving more pre-owned inventory and using online auctions around the nation to source vehicles. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2259464.htm ActivEngage and AutoMotion Announce Strategic Alliance to Create More Interactive Auto Dealer Websites http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2255544.htm ActivEngage (www.ActivEngage.com), the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat marketing for dealer websites, today announced a strategic alliance with AutoMotion, an industry leader in dealership online video services. AutoMotion will provide ActivEngage with video test drives and video SEO to create a more interactive and effective experience for dealership websites. The goal of the alliance is to leverage AutoMotion's leading-edge video content and incorporate it in all channels that provide automotive consumers a more interactive online experience with the dealership, ultimately leading to a more satisfied online shopping experience and increased lead generation and sales. (PRWeb Mar 23, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2255544.htm Dealer.com Announces Enterprise Solutions Division: Unique Service for Automotive OEM and Large Dealer Group Online Marketing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2241954.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the full-scale launch of the Enterprise Solutions Division, a specialized group devoted exclusively to meeting the needs of OEM and large dealer group clients. The development of the division began over a year and a half ago and has since grown into a unique team that provides OEMs and large dealer groups unmatched flexibility, scalability, speed to launch, network reliability and proven success. The investment in the research and development required to envision and perfect the division is an important part of the continuous development Dealer.com engages in to keep all clients, regardless of size, two to four years ahead of the competition. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2241954.htm ActivEngage Launches ActivTestDrive: Video and Live Chat Integration for Auto Dealer Websites http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2220614.htm ActivEngage (www.ActivEngage.com), the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat marketing for dealer websites, today announced the launch of ActivTestDrive, dynamic virtual test drives integrated with live chat. When combined, live chat and video create an interactive, real-time experience for website visitors that increases excitement and lead generation. ActivTestDrive's enhanced level of service and engagement lets dealerships create an exceptional first impression and helps turn more passive website browsers into active buyers. ActivEngage has partnered with Cinemotion Studios to provide AutoMotion video technology. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2220614.htm CentralDispatch Releases Results of Auto Dealer Survey: Majority of Respondents Source Inventory at Online Auctions Nationwide http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2216424.htm CentralDispatch® (www.CentralDispatch.com), the automotive industry's online transportation marketplace, today announced the results of their inaugural auto dealer survey. The results show that the majority of CentralDispatch dealer members use online auctions to source pre-owned inventory from around the nation, with only a small minority relying primarily on local auctions to source vehicles. Other survey results suggest that dealers may be using national online auctions due to the increased speed and reliability, and decreased cost of transporting vehicles with the help of online resources, including CentralDispatch.com. CentralDispatch surveyed 1,770 of its dealers about their vehicle sourcing and transportation practices. The survey received a 27% response rate, for a total of 478 dealer respondents. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2216424.htm CentralDispatch.com January Transportation Report: Vehicle Shipments Increase while Shipping Costs Continue to Decrease http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2005354.htm CentralDispatch® (www.CentralDispatch.com), the automotive industry's online transportation marketplace, today announced the results of the January 2009 transportation report. Despite continued economic slowdown, vehicle shipments are on the rise; loads posted on CentralDispatch increased by 15% between January 2008 and January 2009. At the same time, the average cost to ship a vehicle decreased by almost 9% year over year. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2005354.htm ActivEngage Releases New eBook for Auto Dealers: Seven Reasons Live Chat Fails http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1951924.htm ActivEngage (www.ActivEngage.com), the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat marketing for dealer websites, today announced the release of the industry's first live chat eBook: "Seven Reasons Live Chat Fails." The new eBook provides specific instructions to help dealers engage website visitors in two-way communication to decrease abandonment rates and increase website lead generation. The new eBook is the first in a series of free educational resources to help dealers better understand how to maximize live chat's potential and avoid common implementation and management pitfalls. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1951924.htm Dealer.com Launches First Comprehensive Mobile Integration for Automotive Dealer Websites http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899504.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of mobile-specific dealership websites, designed for use on hand-held devices. The new mobile web solution lets on-the-go shoppers quickly and easily browse dealerships' new and used online inventory and includes complete video integration. The mobile-specific user interface makes it more convenient than ever for automotive consumers to find and search dealership websites, any time, anywhere. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899504.htm Dealer.com Introduces CarFlix™ HumanVoice Videos, the Next Generation Online Video Solution for Automotive Vehicle Inventories http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899464.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today introduced CarFlix™ HumanVoice, a patent pending online video solution that ushers in a new generation of videos for vehicle inventory on auto dealer websites. For approximately the same cost as other video solutions, CarFlix™ HumanVoice automatically and instantly creates high quality videos with real human voices from pictures and data in a dealer's inventory system. The patent Pending Technology Automatically and Instantly Creates High Quality Videos with Real Human Voices (PRWeb Jan 25, 2009)

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]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899464.htm Dealer.com's New LeadMachine™ Increases Sales Conversion and Automotive Dealership Efficiency http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899404.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the release of the latest version of its LeadMachine™ that transforms the lead management tool into a complete Internet sales system. This next generation Internet Lead Management (ILM) system now offers comprehensive dealership lead management, in a single online location, with a new interface that is faster and easier than ever to use. LeadMachine™ lets dealers capture, track, organize and follow-up on leads to ensure the highest sales conversion while also improving dealership personnel efficiency. (PRWeb Jan 24, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899404.htm Dealer.Com Launches Full Spectrum Internet Marketing Solution for Automotive Dealers: Online Marketing Guesswork Is Over http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899314.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of the Full Spectrum Internet Marketing Solution, the revolutionary platform that provides dealerships comprehensive online marketing and sales management. The fully integrated online solution allows dealers to drive new business, capture more sales opportunities, manage Internet operations and prove the results of marketing efforts-- all from a single online login. The industry-leading platform is the result of more than ten years of best practices, product development and analysis, focused exclusively on online automotive retail. Further, complete ROI calculation now eliminates the guesswork that plagued online marketing efforts in the past. (PRWeb Jan 23, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1899314.htm CentralDispatch.com New Carrier Management System Raises the Bar for Overall Vehicle Transportation Efficiency http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1883564.htm CentralDispatch® (www.CentralDispatch.com), the automotive industry's online transportation marketplace, today announced the release of JTracker for Carriers™, the new software application that tightens the vehicle transportation supply chain between dealers, auctions and carriers. This new comprehensive carrier management system enables car carriers to improve operations, and benefits all parties involved through more efficient vehicle transportation, making transport faster, safer and less expensive. (PRWeb Jan 19, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1883564.htm Dealer.Com Attributes Success to Proactive Account Management for Automotive Clients http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1883664.htm Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that the company's restructured proactive account management program has significantly contributed to a higher level of customer service and increased loyalty. As a testament to the effectiveness of the new account management structure and services, Dealer.com ranks at the top of the rigorous Net Promoter® Score (NPS) survey of customer service in the nation's software industry, scoring in a higher range than software powerhouses such as Adobe Systems. Many large Fortune 500 companies rely on the NPS score as an indicator of customer loyalty and future success.Dealer.com is one of the only software vendors in the automotive industry to use the NPS' notoriously tough standards to gauge its own customer service performance, and has consistently scored high since it began using the NPS indicator in 2006. The most recent results reflect a continued trend of improvement and the highest score to date for the company (PRWeb Jan 19, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1883664.htm TimeHighway.com's New Feature-Rich Online Service Scheduling Solution Helps Auto Dealers Increase Service Traffic and Revenue http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1883704.htm TimeHighway.com (www.timehighway.com), today announced the release of a new version of its real-time, online service scheduling solution, currently installed in over 450 auto dealerships nationwide. The latest version includes several new features to help service departments increase traffic and maximize the revenue from that traffic, including the ability to display the dealer's service menu to the customer, the ability to prompt the customer for mileage and offer recommended services and the ability to include a customized survey in the pre-CSI thank you email. (PRWeb Jan 19, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1844794.htm MPi Launches World Class Process Implementation™ Service to Help Auto Dealers Increase Fixed Operations Profit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1844934.htm http://www.mpifix.com/ [MPi]], a leading provider of profitability tools for auto dealer service departments, today announced the launch of the World Class Process Implementation™ service, (WCPI™), a full suite of tools that auto dealer management teams can use to get the most sales, gross and net profits out of the "Fixed Operation". (PRWeb Jan 12, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1844934.htm Dealer.com Closes 2008 with Highest Annual Growth to Date http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1844994.htm In a year characterized by new partnerships, technological advancements, enhanced customer service and prestigious awards, Dealer.com (www.dealer.com), the leading provider of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that 2008 saw the highest annual revenue increase in the company's eleven year history, for a five year growth rate total of 1,225 percent. In addition to the boost in financial strength, Dealer.com further solidified its industry leadership with OEM and leading dealer group partnerships, cutting-edge research and development, customer service expansion and prestigious product and service awards. (PRWeb Jan 12, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1844994.htm GM Selects Auto/Mate to Provide Integrated Dealer Management System (IDMS) to Auto Dealers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1852454.htm Auto/Mate Dealership Systems, a leading dealership management system provider (DMS), today announced it has been selected by General Motors Corporation to provide GM's Integrated Dealer Management System (IDMS) to the auto manufacturer's North American dealer base. IDMS helps streamline GM/dealer communications and parts inventory management, increases store productivity and improves customer service and satisfaction. (PRWeb Jan 12, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1852454.htm CentralDispatch.com Reports Average Vehicle Transportation Cost Decrease http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1833064.htm CentralDispatch®, the automotive industry's transportation marketplace, today announced that vehicle transportation costs have dropped significantly over the past six months. The national average price to ship a standard sized vehicle decreased by $195 between June and December of 2008, based on the nearly 500,000 vehicle listings on CentralDispatch.com. The trend correlates with the decrease in the price of diesel, which peaked this summer and has continued to decline since then, and the traditional slower winter season. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009)

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