Portland, OR (Jan 10, 2018) – Complì®, the automotive leader in compliance and regulatory solutions, has announced they will be delving into the hot upcoming compliance issues for 2018 in their first webinar of the year, scheduled for January 17, 2018, titled “2018 Predictions for Dealers.”

From sexual harassment issues to the new tax rules just passed, 2018 promises to be a time of change for businesses involved in the automotive sector. Join industry thought leaders: Mark Ornstein, Partner, Bass Sox Mercer, Eric Johnson, Partner, Hudson Cook, and Kynzie Sims, Content Product Manager, Complì, as they look into their crystal balls and discuss the important trends, updates, and changes possibly in store for vehicle dealerships in 2018.

"What a way to begin 2018! We’re giving attendee’s access to Partners at two of the industry’s most well-regarded law firms on some of the most pressing topics of the year,” said Kynzie Sims, Content Product Manager at Complì. “This is your opportunity to ask the hard-hitting questions and learn how to protect your dealership in the New Year. It will be a can’t-miss webinar and we hope you’ll join us.”

To reserve your webinar seat, click here. For those not able to attend the webinar, signing up will enable you to receive the recording via email.

For more information on Complì, please visit www.compli.com.

About Complì:

Complí provides a cloud-based solution that manages compliance activities across your workforce. Consolidate all of your compliance initiatives across your organization into one easy-to-use system for your employees and your managers. Deliver defensible proof of compliance to your auditors and executives to keep cool, calm, and compliant.

Magellan®, a leader in GPS navigation, announced today that its navigation app for connected cars will be available in five 2018 Subaru models: Forester, Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, and WRX via the SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia system. Magellan Navi brings powerful GPS satellite navigation features, the latest maps, and routing accuracy to drivers by seamlessly connecting the smartphone app to the car’s infotainment display.  Magellan Navi is a featured app in the SUBARU STARLINK app, which can be downloaded from Apple App Store and Google Play.

Magellan Navi will connect to the models via the head-unit display via Bluetooth or USB to deliver a voice-guided full navigation experience with lane guidance, millions of Points of Interest (POI), and more. A simplified, easy-to-use interface is designed to promote distraction-free driving. 

“We are honored to be included in these Subaru models in 2018,” commented Lonnie Arima, General Manager and Vice President of Automotive for Magellan. “Last year we introduced our Navi app in the 2017 Impreza and BRZ models and it was so successful for drivers, Subaru extended it to additional vehicles. We are thrilled to partner with Subaru in bringing best-in-class connectivity features to today’s drivers.”

“Adding Magellan Navi on to the SUBARU STARLINK platform for these models will give Subaru drivers the latest mapping information available, along with a quick and easy navigation experience that promotes safe, hands-free driving. Subaru drivers have come to expect outstanding quality and they won’t be disappointed with Magellan Navi as a part of our SUBARU STARLINK platform,” said Anthony Landamia, Manager, Infotainment Products for Subaru.

 For more information on Magellan’s navigation products, please visit www.magellangps.com.

About Magellan:

Headquartered in San Dimas, CA, MiTAC Digital Corporation, manufacturer of the Magellan (www.magellangps.com) brand of portable GPS navigation devices, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation. Magellan, the industry leader for innovative GPS navigation devices since 1986, globally markets award-winning products in multiple categories including auto, RV,  outdoor, mobile, fleet and autoOEM. Continuing its spirit of innovation, Magellan is developing new cloud-based technologies, OEM and B-to-B solutions to meet the changing needs of today's consumers and businesses. Follow Magellan on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

LONG BEACH, CA.—(September 22, 2017) – FrogData is pleased to announce that it has become an approved CDK Partner, giving the company the ability to seamlessly access dealer data for use in its Dealer Data Analytics Platform.

Joining the CDK Global Partner Program is a major milestone in FrogData’s efforts to provide a best in class data analytics solution for dealers. By being able to access dealership transaction data in a timely manner, FrogData can now provide daily reports to dealers to help them make more informed decisions, faster. 

The FrogData Analytics Platform offers dealers access to big data analytics at an affordable price. The solution not only helps dealerships improve their reporting capabilities, but also their ability to use the information in those reports. With FrogData, dealerships can monitor the entire sales process from incoming leads to sales to F&I and track service transactions after vehicle purchase.

  “We are pleased to obtain this approval from CDK and are looking forward to providing our customers daily dashboards and analytics using our powerful big data platform,” said Tej Soni, CEO of FrogData. “Our platform capabilities, combined with seamless data integration with CDK, will give us the ability to respond rapidly to our customer’s needs.”

“We’re very pleased to introduce FrogData as the newest member of the CDK Global Partner Program,” said Howard Gardner, vice president and general manager, CDK Data Services. “FrogData’s data analytics solution adds to a growing range of partner offerings.”

For more information about FrogData, as well as its data offerings, please visit www.frogdata.com.

Portland, OR.—(Sept 11, 2017) – AutoMap, the leading inventory tracking and audit solution for dealerships, is thrilled to announce their inventory tracking solution has been chosen by a panel of top industry executives as one of five finalists to compete in the 2017 Innovation Cup Contest at this year’s DrivingSales Executive Summit.

The DrivingSales Innovation Cup contest is held during a DSES general session and uncovers the Most Innovative Solution of the Year. Five automotive vendor finalists are invited on stage to present their solution/product and compete head-to-head with each other. A panel of on-stage dealer judges reviews each solution with the competitors, then determines the winner of the Innovation Cup Award for “The Most Innovative Solution of the Year.”

“It is such an honor to be selected out of all of the online applicants to be one of five finalists to present on stage at the Innovation Cup,” said Mark Sargeant, Director of Sales and Marketing for AutoMap. “It shows that this solution is desperately needed in the industry for dealerships, audit companies, auction houses, lenders, and ultimately, the customer themselves.”

Through AutoMap, a blue-tooth enabled onboard diagnostics device (OBD) chip is attached to each vehicle, a simple set up that takes less than 30 seconds per vehicle. Once the device is enabled, each vehicle’s location is broadcast to the main software site, or AutoMap app on mobile, for tracking. Once all vehicles are tagged, dealership staff can instantly search inventory by VIN, stock number, or model, across multiple lots on their computer or smartphone through the AutoMap mobile app.

The OBDs installed are specially engineered for the harshest climates and have virtually no impact on vehicle batteries due to their low power draw. AutoMap also offers the system to auction houses and lenders.

For more information on AutoMap and their inventory tracking and auditing solutions, please visit www.automap.us  or call 503-707-9574.

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About AutoMap:

AutoMap is the leading inventory tracking and audit solution for dealerships across the United States. Once a low-powered onboard diagnostic device (OBD) chip in installed in each vehicle, a 30 second process, managers are able to track all vehicles across multiple lots on their computers or smartphones using the AutoMap app. Instant tracking and auditing helps dealership staff sell more cars, increase customer satisfaction, accelerate the auditing process and monitor all vehicles in inventory. You can find out more about AutoMap at www.automap.us.

Portland, OR.—( August 22, 2017) – AutoMap, the leading inventory tracking and audit solution for dealerships, today announced their AutoMap Car Finder solution now has more than 40,000 inventory vehicles tracked in the system.

Through AutoMap, a blue-tooth enabled onboard diagnostics device (OBD) chip is attached to each vehicle, a simple set up that takes less than 30 seconds per vehicle. Once the device is enabled, each vehicle’s location is broadcast to the main software site, or AutoMap app on mobile, for tracking.

Inventory is one area getting more attention as companies across the board look for ways to take back lost opportunities and increase operational efficiencies. According to a recent study by Wasp Barcode, a shocking 46% of SMBs either don’t track inventory or use a manual method. However, the tides seems to be shifting with Motorola estimating 67% of warehouses planning to use mobile devices to manage inventory.

“With more than 40,000 vehicles tracked, and growing, its clear dealerships are looking for a simple tracking solution for their increased inventory needs,” said Mark Sargeant, Director of Sales and Marketing for AutoMap. “Our customers say AutoMap helps them move customers faster to the point of sale due to the time saved searching for vehicles.”

Unlike other tracking systems on the market today, the AutoMap OBDs installed have virtually no impact on vehicle batteries due to their low power draw. AutoMap also offers the system to auction houses.

“Our dealers are finding that by installing the chips in their vehicles, they decrease wait times, increase efficiency, and are alerted to potential problems like fuel issues and dead batteries before they arise,” said Sargeant.

For more information on AutoMap and their inventory tracking and auditing solutions, please visit www.automap.us  or call 503-707-9574.

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About AutoMap:

AutoMap is the leading inventory tracking and audit solution for dealerships across the United States. Once a low-powered onboard diagnostic device (OBD) chip in installed in each vehicle, a 30 second process, managers are able to track all vehicles across multiple lots on their computers or smartphones using the AutoMap app. Instant tracking and auditing helps dealership staff sell more cars, increase customer satisfaction, accelerate the auditing process and monitor all vehicles in inventory. You can find out more about AutoMap at www.automap.us.

LONG BEACH, CA.—(June 6, 2017) – FrogData is pleased to announce the hiring of David Shear as a Senior Consultant. In his new role Shear will focus on improving dealership performance using data analysis from FrogData to drive actions throughout the dealership. FrogData is an analytics platform, which delivers advanced reporting, business insights, and predictive analytics to help dealers bring the right decisions to market for the most productive and profitable months on record.

Shear brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position after having served as in independent consultant with Infiniti Serv and Nissan Serv. Shear led a national team of 15 facilitators delivering training to 510 Nissan dealerships. During this time, he surpassed all projections both in penetration rate and increases in parts and sales per dealer. In addition, he helped these dealerships retain their most talented employees and build out successful teams.

“I’ve been on both sides of the industry, working as a Parts and Service Director, as well as a national trainer,” said Shear. “Communicating with all team members in a dealership is easy for me because I respect each person’s important role within the larger framework of the business. I’m also able to draw on my experience to share personal examples that demonstrate my understanding of their challenges, while providing potential solutions. I feel that I can help these companies not only retain their best customers, but also engage their most successful sales members.”

Prior to his time as the National Lead Facilitator for Infiniti Serv and National Field Operations Lead for Nissan Serv, Shear served as the Nissan Infinity Touch point Reviewer & KDEP Reviewer for Resource Automotive NE, where he reviewed qualifications of Nissan Sales & Service Way (NSSW) Customer Touch Point standards and the Kia Dealer Excellence Program (KDEP). His resume runs deep with automotive expertise, including management and consultant positions with Dealer Equipment and Services, Maritz Learning, AON Corporation, ADP Dealer Services, and extensive retail expertise as Service and Parts Director and owner of Dabrake Auto Service/D&H Mobile Brake.  

“What really struck me about David when I first met him was his obvious passion for the people who work within the dealership, as well as his commitment to bring them the best solution to fit their needs,” said Tej Soni, Founder of Frogdata.”David really understands how data can help every department in the dealership operate more efficiently and bring in revenue. We’re excited to have him on board.”

For more information about Frogdata, as well as their data offerings, please visit www.frogdata.com. For information about izmocars, please visit www.izmocars.com

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About FrogData:

FrogData Business Analytics Platform delivers Advanced Reporting, Business Insights and Predictive Analytics to Auto Dealers, helping them make better decisions to make positive impact on their business. FrogData is based in San Francisco, CA. (www.frogdata.com)

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