ATLANTA, January 29, 2018 – Autotrader, which became the first nationwide online car shopping site more than 20 years ago, will undergo a dramatic transformation throughout 2018, resulting in a faster, more personalized online shopping experience that delivers true price confidence for today’s consumers. These enhancements also will result in more engagement, higher quality leads and actual car sales for Autotrader’s dealer clients.

“Car shoppers have set clear expectations of how they like to shop and transact online: to have a trusted and transparent experience that’s fast and enjoyable,” said Jessica Stafford, senior vice president and general manager of Autotrader. “At Autotrader, we’ve made bigger, smarter and bolder investments to create a more modern and complete digital shopping experience that will improve site satisfaction with consumers and generate more opportunities for dealers to connect with local, ready-to-buy shoppers.”

The following enhancements will deliver solutions that better serve Autotrader’s consumers and clients:

• Seamless Shopping Across Device: Shopping all the cars on Autotrader will be easier than ever before with a sleek new look that is consistent across desktop, tablet and mobile, offering faster loading times and a more efficient shopping journey that connects more consumers with the cars they want to buy.

• Price Confidence with Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor: Autotrader will be the only third-party car shopping site to feature the Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range on all eligible vehicle inventory listings, giving car shoppers the confidence to purchase with expert, up-to-date and data-driven pricing information from the industry’s most trusted resource.

• Online Deal Making: Through digital retailing, Autotrader is providing all-new opportunities to move shoppers from searching to buying when they are ready, empowering consumers to start the deal online, reducing the time it takes to complete the purchase, and making it faster and easier than ever for dealers to close sales.
• Refined Search Experience: A modernized search experience to drive relevance and speed – up to 25 percent faster – will sort listings by shopper search criteria, previous shopping history, and a combination of distance, value and merchandising. Increased user engagement and enhanced inventory results will help shoppers find what they are looking for sooner, connecting them to nearby dealers. 
• Personalized Shopper Content: For an even more personalized connection with today’s car shopper, Autotrader will leverage the power of Cox Automotive data to provide every visitor with a personalized, frictionless experience that will help them find the right car and feel confident in their choice.

The new Autotrader will go live in January 2018 with the launch of a new, mobile-first homepage, and will have a staged roll-out throughout the calendar year.

Leung Brings 20 Years of Digital Media and Technology Experience to Complement LotLinx’s Growing Executive Team

CHICAGO, January 17, 2018 -- LotLinx, the industry’s #1 Automotive AI, today announced Gee Leung has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer. Leung has been a trusted advisor to hundreds of digital media and technology companies over a career spanning multiple decades. He has had the privilege of working with some of the most exciting companies in the world, from the largest global technology leaders to rapidly growing companies at the cutting edge of innovation. Leung joins LotLinx at a pivotal time in the Company’s development as it transitions from an innovative start-up to an established technology leader in the automotive digital marketing sector.  He brings a unique view of best practices across a wide range of companies to help LotLinx continue to deliver on its mission of driving dealership success.

Leung began his technology banking career in the late 90s, and had a front row seat during the early internet technology boom. Most recently he served as Partner at AGC Partners, one of the leading boutique technology investment banks in the country. Prior to AGC, Leung held senior banking positions at both MESA Global as well as Montgomery & Co. Earlier in his career, he was a technology M&A banker at Friedman Billings and prior to that was a part of the technology investment banking team at Citigroup.

Leung will work out of LotLinx’ newly expanded Chicago headquarters.

“We are extremely pleased to add Gee’s caliber of experience to the team,” says Len Short, Founder of LotLinx. “I’ve known Gee a long time and he has an unparalleled insight into what drives success for technology companies. I am confident his energy and dynamic background will resonate with our customers, and our team will greatly benefit from his skillset and unique perspective.”

“I have been covering the automotive digital marketing sector for years and have always admired LotLinx for its innovation and dedication to the dealer,” says Gee Leung, Chief Operating Officer of LotLinx. “Len and the team have built something special, creating a platform that’s truly revolutionizing the way dealers and OEMs conduct digital marketing. I’m excited to bring my expertise and background to LotLinx, and look forward to helping our customers and partners succeed.”

LotLinx continues to add digital marketing and automotive industry veterans to the team following the recent additions of VPs Bob Sherman and Kim DePalma. In addition, LotLinx recently enhanced its Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs) to provide dealerships with high-conversion VDPs that improve the user experience for mobile shoppers. LotLinx leverages the power of Automotive AI to give dealers data-driven digital strategies, and continues to develop best-in-class tools to convert high-quality sales leads and optimize website conversions on a VIN-specific level. To learn more please visit www.LotLinx.com

About LotLinx

LotLinx is an award-winning Automotive AI company dedicated to empowering automotive dealers and the agencies that work with them, up to the OEM level. The LotLinx TURN platform can transform dealer results, dramatically increasing online engagement and net-new shoppers while eliminating digital advertising waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, LotLinx works with thousands of dealers including rooftops under the nation’s Top 100 auto groups, and recently expanded into the Canadian market. For more visit www.lotlinx.com

Spireon Demonstrates Mobility as a Service Capabilities with Kahu
at CES 2018

“Drive On Demand” demo leverages SmartDeviceLink APIs for an innovative, flexible alternative to purchasing or leasing vehicles from dealerships

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 9, 2018—Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, will demonstrate new Mobility as a Service (MaaS) capabilities with its Kahu® solution at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas, Jan. 9-12, 2018. The demo features an innovative car-sharing service, which Spireon calls Drive On Demand™, that would allow dealers to offer customers an affordable and secure alternative to purchasing or leasing vehicles.

Drive On Demand is built using Kahu, the industry’s first connected car solution specifically designed for dealers, and SmartDeviceLink (SDL), an open source platform for car connectivity. By extending Kahu with the vehicle data exposed by SDL, Spireon will show a unique MaaS capability that leverages in-vehicle telematics to create a convenient and secure vehicle subscription service for consumers.

“Dealerships are facing pressure from shrinking margins, difficulty differentiating themselves from competitors and the increasing popularity of rideshare services,” said Jason Penkethman, chief product officer at Spireon. “The Drive On Demand concept introduces a compelling new consumer experience that can create new revenue streams for dealers and allow them to attract a wider customer base, which is critically important as consumer expectations and preferences evolve.” 

With Drive On Demand, new car dealerships could leverage their vehicle assets to offer a monthly subscription that allows consumers to drive any car made available to them from a dealership’s inventory. Additionally, the service would allow consumers who may be considering a vehicle purchase to drive the vehicle for much longer than a typical test drive, and experience different models and trim levels before committing. At CES, Spireon will demonstrate how consumers could use Drive On Demand to search, reserve and locate dealer rental vehicles, and even unlock the doors to access the vehicle, all through the Kahu mobile app.

Drive On Demand demonstrations will take place at booth #3910, located in Tech East, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall during exhibit hours, Jan. 9-12. Media interested in meeting Spireon at CES to see Drive On Demand may email Spireon@HavasFormula.com or call 619-234-0345. 

About Spireon

Spireon, Inc. is North America’s leading connected vehicle intelligence company, providing businesses and consumers with powerful insights to track, manage and protect their most valuable mobile assets. The award-winning Spireon NSpire platform supports nearly 4 million active subscribers across the company’s growing suite of products for new and used car dealers, lenders and financial institutions, rental car agencies, commercial and local fleet operators, and consumers. Learn more at www.spireon.com.  

For more information, contact

Emily Lynn Ashley
Havas Formula for Spireon

Spireon@HavasFormula.com 
619-234-0345

New Integration with CarNow Underscores the Value of Chat-Friendly VDPs

CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2017 -- LotLinx, the industry’s #1 Automotive AI, today announced a new integration to strengthen its powerful CX-AMP Vehicle Display Page offering, a vital tool for dealers to convert highly engaged mobile shoppers into sales leads. To emphasize the importance of mobile-friendly sites for its dealers, LotLinx is backing the Google-led AMP Project, an initiative built around the idea of speed being the key factor in a mobile-first world. Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) should be a cornerstone of every successful dealer’s marketing strategy, as mobile is proving to be the number one source of clicks-to-contact on a dealer’s website.

“Dealers who aren’t leveraging chat-friendly, mobile-optimized VDPs are losing money, plain and simple,” says Len Short, Founder of LotLinx. “Data shows that most people will abandon a VDP after just 3 seconds of load time, which is why LotLinx’ CX-AMPs always load in less than 1.5s. CarNow will benefit from this smart and strategic integration, as our AMP project combines the power of AI with an optimized UX to create higher quality sales leads.”  

Dealers using LotLinx CX-AMP have noticed up to 5x more VDP conversions when tested against a control group. In an effort to further strengthen its high-conversion AMPs, LotLinx is teaming up with some of the industry’s major leading Chat providers to improve the user experience for mobile shoppers. As a result, LotLinx is now fully integrated with CarNow, a next-gen digital communication platform for the automotive industry. CarNow, the first of many chat providers to come on board, works with leading US dealers to improve the way they communicate and transact with customers, allowing customers to seamlessly connect with dealerships via chat.

“Strong communication is the foundation of a successful dealership, and CarNow’s platform was built to streamline the customer/dealer relationship,” says Aaron Baldwin, Vice President of Business Development at CarNow. “This alliance with LotLinx is an important step in our company’s evolution, and we’re excited to work with them to drive higher conversions that translate into sales.”

Leading up to NADA in March, LotLinx and CarNow will both be participants at the 2018 Automotive Engagement Conference (AEC), a national tour providing dealers with a “digital marketing playbook” to prepare for NADA and set them up for a lucrative year ahead. AEC’s mission is to give dealers valuable consumer measurement and engagement tools that optimize website conversions and help them rethink their overall marketing strategies. The tour’s first stop takes place January 24 at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. To learn more about the event or purchase tickets visit www.pcgcompanies.com/aec
 

About LotLinx:

LotLinx is an award-winning Automotive AI company dedicated to empowering automotive dealers and the agencies that work with them, up to the OEM level. The LotLinx TURN platform can transform dealer results, dramatically increasing online engagement and net-new shoppers while eliminating digital advertising waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, LotLinx works with thousands of dealers including rooftops under the nation’s Top 100 auto groups, as well as recently expanding into the Canadian market. For more visit www.lotlinx.com

About CarNow:
CarNow is a leading provider of live customer engagement solutions for the Automotive industry. CarNow's live-assistance software platform revolutionizes the way dealers communicate and transact with online customers by integrating dealer data, industry data, and best-in-class technical integrations with elegant live-assisted workflows for digital retailing. Launching with its first customer in December 2014, CarNow has become one of the fastest growing technology providers in Automotive. Additional information on CarNow’s products, features, and manufacturer certifications can be found at www.carnow.com.

Do Consumers Trust Driverless Cars? Absolutely Not!

Self-driving cars are the future of motoring, or so the public are told on an almost daily basis. However the key question of ‘are the public ready for driverless cars?’ is rarely asked or considered. A brand new study by intelligentcarleasing.com has asked exactly that, with 1750 adults aged 18-65+ being surveyed on the matter.

The public’s response was a resounding 61% in support of human controlled vehicles, showing that autonomous car manufacturers have a long way to go to get the public on board.

Implications
This is a very important issue for both government policy makers and car manufacturers. The credibility of driverless vehicles is by no means cemented, considering a self-driving bus encountered a collision just 2 hours into its first day of operation in Las Vegas recently.

Combine this with federal regulators preparing a framework for these vehicles to be road-legal; the public’s attitude to autonomous vehicles has become a much more pressing concern.

Autonomous vehicles might be mechanically sound and ready to launch to buyers in the near future. However the public need to be on board or else the technology could be a massive flop.

Data Insights

Within the responses Intelligent Car Leasing received, there were noticeable differences in attitudes between certain age groups and genders.

Female respondents had 10% more confidence in human driven vehicles compared to their tech-loving male counterparts.

There was an even bigger disparity when looking at the difference in responses by age. The over 65s had a hugely noticeable 17% higher confidence in human drivers, compared to the younger 18-25s category.

See full results and potential reasons for responses here:  http://www.intelligentcarleasing.com/autonomous-vehicles, including the option to download the entire response data set.

Company Expands Offices and Builds Momentum Toward Upcoming Canadian and Enterprise Rollout

CHICAGO, November 14, 2017 -- LotLinx, the industry’s #1 Automotive AI, today announced the addition of two new members to its executive staff. Bob Sherman, formerly of R.L. Polk & Co, a company that provides automotive information and marketing solutions, has been named Vice President of Enterprise Business Development. And Kim De Palma, who previously led Business Development for call management company CallRevu, is added as Vice President, Enterprise Partner Development. Both join at a critical juncture as LotLinx begins to roll out its AI-driven TURN platform to dealers across Canada, offering VIN-specific targeting and a level of transparency never before seen in the marketplace.

Sherman has been in the automotive sector for nearly 25 years, with a focus on data for marketing and attribution purposes. He was a major driver of success at Polk (which was acquired by IHS Markit) and responsible for approaching third-party companies to sell data back into the marketplace. Sherman has track record for successfully placing different automotive vendors together to form lasting partnerships.

And Ms. DePalma is an expert in automotive dealer communications, and has been instrumental in brokering strategic partnerships with dealers across the US and Canada. Prior to CallRevu, she was Director of Conference Operations for Digital Dealer, developing a robust contact network while supporting events and creating solutions that increased the company’s market share, customer retention and profitability.

To support this growth, LotLinx has recently expanded to larger offices in the historic Downtown Chicago Loop. The move accommodates the company’s fast-growing team as they continue enhance the industry’s leading digital platform for increasing inventory turn by targeting prospective car shoppers and delivering them to conversion-optimized VDPs.

“We're very pleased to add Bob and Kim to our team. Ms. DePalma is a highly respected communications and business development leader in the automotive sector with a strong track record of optimizing sales and marketing results. Mr. Sherman has a true understanding of how data drives performance in today's digital ecosystem," says Eric Brown, President of LotLinx. "We are very fortunate to have these two exceptional and highly respected leaders join our team.”

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (November 8, 2017) –Dealers can enhance the ownership experience by offering consumers quick online and in-lane payment options that implement the highest security standards for service thanks to integrated payment processing capabilities from Xtime and Vantiv Integrated Payments, a Vantiv, Inc. company (NYSE:VNTV).

The Vantiv payment solution integrates into Xtime Engage, which delivers tablet-friendly access to menus, pricing and service history to enhance the service lane check-in and checkout experience. Online payment allows the dealer to send an email or text to the customer to prompt them to pay online and arrange for convenient vehicle pick-up. For in-lane payments, service advisors run credit card transactions via tablet and Bluetooth-connected card swipe in the service lane.

“It’s one less step the customer has to go through when they come here to pick up their car,” said Jerry Antoine, service manager at John Hine Mazda. “In our case, the customers are in a hurry. The quicker the process of picking up their vehicle, the happier they are.”

The powerful duo of Xtime Engage and Vantiv Integrated Payments enables dealers to accept a wide range of payment types at point of sale and online – including chip cards, credit and debit cards, gift and stored value cards, all the “Pays” – Android Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, dealer financing options and PayPal or mobile wallets, are available.

Engage is part of Xtime Spectrum, an integrated, cloud-based system that helps dealers provide a quality experience from the first touchpoint to checkout and beyond to support consumers throughout their ownership experience. Dealers using Xtime Engage saw an 8.2 percent increase in service retention on average and $13,000 in additional monthly revenue1.

“By meeting customers on their terms and valuing their time, dealers can instill satisfaction and loyalty and drive their revenue,” said Jim Roche, division vice president, Marketing & Managed Services, Xtime. “The checkout experience should leave a positive impression and not diminish, or ruin, an otherwise excellent service experience.”

Vantiv’s Integrated Payments solution is PCI-compliant and utilizes encryption and tokenization to maintain the high security standards while processing card transactions. Further, retailers using Xtime Engage software can still take advantage of Vantiv’s integrated solution even if they currently use another company to process payments.

“We are very pleased to partner with Xtime to offer a flexible payment option that employs the highest standards in security and safety to the U.S. automotive industry,” said Matt Downs, head of channel and business development at Vantiv. “This solution provides automotive dealerships with a new level of security by offering point-to-point encryption, as well as improving the consumer’s experience by offering a full suite of payment methods.”

To learn more about how Spectrum can optimize customers’ ownership experience and drive profitable growth, visit www.xtime.com. To learn more about Vantiv’s products and services, please visit https://www.vantiv.com/get-quote.

1Data based on average increase for Xtime dealers using Engage between 2015Q2 and 2016Q3

About Xtime
Xtime delivers retention solutions for the automotive retail industry. Xtime, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is the exclusive or preferred provider for 29 major global automotive manufacturers in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, as well as leading dealership groups, and services 8,000+ dealerships. Xtime is a Cox Automotive brand. For more information, visit Xtime.com

About Vantiv
Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading payment processor differentiated by an integrated technology platform. Vantiv offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and innovative payment processing and technology solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all sizes, enabling them to address their payment processing needs through a single provider. We build strong relationships with our customers, helping them become more efficient, more secure and more successful. Vantiv is now the largest merchant acquirer and PIN debit acquirer based on number of transactions in the U.S. The company’s growth strategy includes expanding further into high-growth channels and verticals, including integrated payments, B2B payments, eCommerce, and merchant bank. Visit us at www.vantiv.com, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

Nenni will use his three decades of auto tech experience with Dealer Specialties and Dominion Dealer Solutions to enhance vendor and dealer operations. 

Maitland, Fla.(October 18, 2017) - T3 Consulting Group, an automotive consulting firm that advises automotive vendors on business structure, growth plans, and marketing strategies to increase profitability, announced today the addition of George Nenni, former Vice President of Dominion Dealer Solutions, to their roster of influential advisors. 

 

With more than three decades of automotive technology expertise, Nenni will focus on providing B2B consulting for T3 clients in the automotive dealer service provider (DSP) marketplace.  He will leverage his technology, M&A, and senior leadership experience to bring about success for DSPs and dealerships of any size.  

“George has built an exceptional reputation for himself in the industry due to his work ethic, rock solid business advice, and results-oriented attitude. We are thrilled to welcome him to T3 and know that he brings tremendous value to our clients both today and well into the future,” said Stan Thomas, Managing Partner of T3. 

Nenni will use his extensive experience to provide T3 clients objective insight, troubleshooting advice and perhaps most importantly, will fill specific knowledge gaps that in-house teams can’t provide in order to fuel growth, efficiency, and potentially position firms for acquisition.  Specifically, he will help auto technology providers analyze, develop, and implement actionable strategies in the areas of management, business development, marketing, operations, and product development for maximum growth. 

 “I’ve known the principals at T3 for a long time and have always been impressed with the level of care and skill they bring to each client,” said Nenni. “I am honored to join their team and look forward to helping tech companies in the space initiate change to increase bottom line profits.” 

 

Nenni began his automotive career with Dealer Specialties in 1993, and remained with the company after acquisition by Dominion Dealer Solutions.  He grew to not only oversee Dealer Specialties sales and operations, but overall automotive operations at Dominion.  He has spoken at numerous automotive conferences including Digital Dealer, JD Power Roundtable, and Internet Battleplan, among others, and is a regular contributor to major automotive publications.

Both Nenni and Thomas will be available and taking appointments during the DrivingSales Executive Summit, October 22-24 in Las Vegas. To book an appointment during the show, please contact Tara Dobbin at tara.dobbin@t3.auto.

To find out more about T3 Consulting Group, please visit www.t3consultinggroup.com. 

 

About T3 Consulting Group: 

 

T3 Consulting Group advises automotive vendors on business structure, growth plans, and marketing strategies and helps facilitate distribution partnerships for their clients. Working across the spectrum of small startups, to medium-sized companies, to large enterprises, T3 helps grow products, management teams and revenue for their clients. Their executive team are seasoned professionals with experience in all aspects of what it takes to grow, mature, and develop the traits of successful entrepreneurs. Find our more by visiting www.t3consultinggroup.com”.

ATLANTA, October 16, 2017 – Car shopping has come a long way over the last 20 years, from the days of fliers and circulars, to today’s connected experience seamlessly blending the online to in-store shopping journey. As the first nationwide online car shopping site, Autotrader has been at the forefront of digital automotive retail innovation since it was established in 1997.



“Autotrader invented online car shopping and constantly strives to re-imagine the category,” said Brian Geitner, president of Cox Automotive Media Solutions. “The transformation of our brand and the car shopping experience go hand-in-hand, and we’ll continue to adapt and enhance Autotrader as consumer behaviors and appetites change.”

Autotrader’s beginning coincides with the rise of the Internet era and its impact on how consumers received information. Paper-based vehicle listings were steadily eclipsed by a more convenient and up-to-date online inventory experience for both the buyer and the seller. Video and editorial content, along with user-generated reviews and the introduction of Autotrader’s mobile app soon followed, helping better educate consumers looking to find and buy their next car.

“We’ve always tried to stay ahead of the curve”, said Chuck Nasiadka, Director of Pre-Owned Operations, Baglier Automotive in Butler, Pennsylvania. “We went online with Autotrader using a laptop and dial up service somewhere between 2000 and 2001. I’ve placed my faith in the fact they were there first, they have the most knowledge in the space and shoppers still mention Autotrader the most.”

Fulfilling its mission to be the leading resource of automotive consumer insights, Autotrader unveiled its annual Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey study in 2016, designed to inform dealers on consumer car-shopping behavior and preferences. The study also provides perspective on the overall perception of the dealer experience and the importance of having a best-in-class online presence.

Over the last 20 years, Autotrader has hosted more than 2 billion car shoppers and featured over 350 million vehicle listings on Autotrader.com.  The 10 Most-Searched Cars on Autotrader include:

1. Ford F-Series
2. Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra
3. Jeep Wrangler
4. RAM 1500/2500
5. Chevrolet Camaro
6. Toyota Tacoma
7. Ford Mustang
8. Jeep Grand Cherokee
9. Chevrolet Tahoe
10. Toyota Tundra

Note: Based on search history on Autotrader from July 2009 to July 2017.

According to Autodata Corp., three of the five most searched cars on Autotrader also have been top sellers in the U.S. – Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500.

For more information and news from Autotrader, view our What A Ride Anniversary video, or visit www.autotrader.com, or follow us on Twitter (@autotrader), Instagram (@autotrader_com), Facebook (Autotrader) and Snapchat (Autotrader_com).

About Autotrader
Autotrader connects with more actual car buyers than any other third-party listing site, with the most engaged audience of in-market shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today's empowered consumer looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader's comprehensive marketing solutions guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience.

Autotrader is a Cox Automotive™ brand. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, financial, retail and wholesale solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, vAuto®, Xtime® and a host of other brands. The global company has 32,000-plus team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues exceeding $20 billion and approximately 60,000 employees. Cox Enterprises’ other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com.

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According to a press release from J.D. Power today, Finbarr O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer and President at J.D. Power, has informed the company’s board of directors of his intention to retire, effective March 2018.

Read the full press release from J.D. Power.