Through a new partnership with Hearst Autos, Contact At Once! is outfitting Car and Driver’s vehicle listing platform with its web and mobile messaging solutions to enable direct consumer-to-dealer connections.
The new roadside assistance technology is designed to complement a growing ecosystem of connected car technologies introduced by Volvo, including valet service, fuel delivery, and in-car delivery.
Joe Oliveri, a 20-year industry veteran, was named vice president of KAR's Autoniq business unit, which provides mobile and digital vehicle pricing and evaluation reports.
Mercedes-Benz customers can choose between Signature, Reserve, and Premier, with the automaker’s three-tier subscription program costing subscribers between $1,095 and $2,995 per month. Jeep Wave will also offer subscribers three tiers from which to choose. Pricing has yet to be released.
May's average transaction price for light vehicles rose by a healthy 3%, even as new-vehicle demand is expected to falter in 2018, according to the vehicle information site.