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Dealerslink® released the newest version of their FastBook® Mobile VIN Scanner App and cloud-based booking tool for auto dealers and are offering demonstrations and free trials this week at the 15th Digital Dealer Conference. I had an opportunity to play with it...

According to CNW Research’s July Retail Automotive Summary, at least a quarter million new-car intenders this year decided at the 11th hour not to buy. That’s a lot of revenue hanging in the balance – for the manufacturers and the dealers.“They aren’t postponing the...

Dealerslink® is an important partner to the automotive industry that integrates dealerships inventory and network technology. When the economy fell into recession and many dealers were on the brink of survival, Dealerslink was also feeling the effects of the economy....

Technology vendors speak of the future of online retailing – full e-commerce, richer media, enhancing the online merchandizing user experience, and so forth. However, there are several regulatory and systemic barriers to achieving the ‘next level’ with respect new car...

There is not a lot of published data about CRM utilization rates. Interestingly, CRM’s at car dealerships remind me of those folks that buy SUV’s that never leave the asphalt – both are powerful machines that are rarely used to their fullest. My (educated) guess is...

One the most valuable features of the Dealerslink® Marketplace is the ability to locate a unit for a customer when you don't have what they want on the lot. Finding the unit and printing out the Customer View with your logo is a tremendous opportunity to save that...

UCM Pros Article on FastBook® – My New Favorite Multi-Book and Valuation Tool When it comes to valuing cars today – for me what that means is accessibility, speed, accuracy, and centralized data and tools to make educated decisions anywhere.My choice to feature the...

The most extreme and beloved example of car personalities and the man-machine love relationship is embodied between Nicolas Cage and Eleanor – The temperamental, yet every-man’s-dream, 67 Shelby GT500E Super Snake – from Gone in 60 Seconds! Another, far less sexy...

Is the glass half full or half empty? Perhaps it only requires just a bit more of what's already in it. I will admit, in the past I was a bit of an optimist when it comes to inventory challenges. In other words, I would buy from my gut based on what inventory was in...

Dealerslink® achieved a record quarter largely due to member referrals. Thanks to member participation over 60% of new members join from a member referral. The Deal Direct™ movement is contagious. Dealerslink® members continue to experience exceptional results and are...