May 18 2021
There are countless ways in which vehicle data/VIN decoding can be leveraged within a business. And while each business’s use case(s) are different, there are common vehicle datasets that are needed to accomplish their goals.
In this article, we’ve covered some of the most common uses of vehicle data.
Read MoreTopics: Automotive Data, VIN, Vehicle Equipment
Apr 1 2021
Understanding how VINs work and what vehicle data can be extracted from them is a challenge, even for auto industry professionals who are familiar with VIN data. We thought it would be helpful to put together a list of common misconceptions for anyone looking for a vehicle data solution, as there’s a good chance at least one of these will resonate with you.
Read MoreTopics: VIN
Mar 16 2021
Vehicle subscription services started to surface in 2017 and are now available through a few manufacturers, some dealers, and several third parties including startups and vehicle rental companies. Given the diversity of businesses and level of variability in their business models, understanding how vehicle subscription services work requires a good deal of research.
Read MoreTopics: Dealers, Vehicle Shopping, Fleet Management
Mar 2 2021
* This article was a collaboration with our partners Joseph Creese and Howard Abbey at SBD Automotive.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology is confusing for consumers and businesses alike. While there are core ADAS features that can function similarly across each OEM, such as forward collision warning, lane keeping, or blind spot monitoring, each OEM offers their unique spin on the different technologies and markets them differently with their own branded names.
Read MoreTopics: Safety, Automotive Technology, ADAS
Dec 17 2020
While it’s no surprise that ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) has taken the auto industry by storm, there are still many uncertainties when it comes to how your business will be impacted. There are several benefits to these new features, including increased safety and convenience for drivers, and concerns, such as costly repairs, making ADAS a very complex topic that even those selling, insuring, and repairing these features will require clarification on.
In this article, we’ve covered how some auto industry segments have been impacted by ADAS. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreTopics: Safety, Automotive Technology, ADAS
Dec 7 2020
In the last ten years vehicle technology, specifically in regard to safety features, has become increasingly complex. These advanced vehicle safety features are often bucketed under the category “Advanced Driver Assistance Systems,” more commonly known as ADAS. While the key motivator of this growth has been driver safety, ADAS will play a larger role for those on the business side of automotive in everything from data collection to lending to titling over the next few years. Some of the most popular ADAS features are: braking assist, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and rear cross traffic alert.
Read MoreTopics: Safety, Automotive Technology, ADAS
Aug 25 2020
While e-commerce has taken the retail industry by storm, there are a few businesses, including dealerships, that have been reluctant to embrace an e-commerce (or digital retailing) business model. Rightfully so. Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision, and many consumers would still prefer to complete some of the steps at the physical dealership, such as test drives and financing.
Read MoreTopics: Vehicle Shopping, Roundup
Aug 19 2020
Today’s automotive landscape is much different than 20 years ago, with the average life of a vehicle at a record high of 11.8 years. Automotive manufacturers across the board are building high-quality, longer-lasting vehicles, provided the owner keeps up with maintenance.
Read MoreTopics: Automotive Data, Parts & Services, Insurance, Dealers
Jul 17 2020
We are living in a strange time right with a pandemic (COVID-19) that has greatly affected people worldwide and shuttered economies. Millions of people in the United States are out of work (hundreds of millions worldwide) and many businesses have had no choice but to furlough or lay off their employees, or even worse, close their doors permanently.
Read MoreTopics: Parts & Services, Insurance, Automotive, Dealers, Fleet Management
May 6 2020
As a dealership vendor, it should come as no surprise that dealerships see the largest profit margins from their fixed operations department. In fact, you’ve probably had your hand in the creation of content around this topic on some level, whether it be a comprehensive study or articles on your blog.
Read MoreTopics: Automotive Data, Dealers, Service Data
