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Dealertrack DMS' learning program to try and train employees properly

14 September 2018

To help dealerships address this enduring training gap, Dealertrack DMS, a Cox Automotive brand, is launching its Lifetime Learning Portal, with access to a variety of support channels, including event-based training, peer-to-peer support, and online education.

CarMax considers moving in-person auctions to the internet

14 September 2018

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Fred Stark, CarMax assistant vice president of auction services said, “Simulcast is certainly something we’re interested in testing,” he said. “It’s not something we have as a nationwide experience, but it’s something we’re certainly looking into.”

ACV Auctions expects to sell 100,000 cars this year in the US

13 September 2018

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ACV Auctions enables dealers to buy and sell vehicles instantly without ever leaving their lots. Dealers can set up personalized filters to get notifications sent to their mobile devices and computers when 20-minute auctions begin for the vehicles they are looking to buy.

Hyundai and Enterprise invest in transportation mobile app Migo

13 September 2018

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The app provides real-time pricing and wait times for rides in more than 75 cities in the United States and Canada, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto, per a statement.

LulaRides introduces peer-to-peer car rentals to colleges in the US

13 September 2018

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Lula, also known as LulaRides, is available to any college student 18 years old or older. Through Lula, students can rent their cars to other students for times and prices of their own choosing.

FCA invests $30M and open test center in US for self-driving cars

13 September 2018

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The automaker has just announced it has invested $30 million in an all-new facility solely dedicated to the testing and development of self-driving vehicles and other related technologies.

FCA invests $30M and open test center in US for self-driving cars

13 September 2018

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The automaker has just announced it has invested $30 million in an all-new facility solely dedicated to the testing and development of self-driving vehicles and other related technologies.

US: CDK Global brings in AutoFi to their Fortellis Automotive Commerce Platform

13 September 2018

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San Francisco-based startup AutoFi brings to Fortellis a fully-automated Finance and Insurance (F&I) platform, providing dealers the ability to offer a digital shopping experience powered by real-time lender connectivity and offers.

US: CDK Global brings in AutoFi to their Fortellis Automotive Commerce Platform

13 September 2018

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San Francisco-based startup AutoFi brings to Fortellis a fully-automated Finance and Insurance (F&I) platform, providing dealers the ability to offer a digital shopping experience powered by real-time lender connectivity and offers.

Rentcars.com and Enterprise partner together to grow their services

12 September 2018

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Initially, Rentcars.com will offer the Enterprise brand only at its main locations. Later, the OTA will expand to all 85 countries where the rental company operates.