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Say hello to Facebook Marketplace with Dealer Solutions

November 9, 2018

We’re your link to Facebook Marketplace. We have big news! As a Facebook Marketplace listing partner, Dealer Solutions can now link your used and demo vehicle inventory with Facebook Marketplace. In case you missed it, Facebook announced this morning the expansion on their vehicle category in Australia allowing vehicle dealerships to list their used and demo inventory. To read Facebook’s full article, click here. So, what is Facebook Marketplace? Facebook Marketplace is a convenient destination...

Thinking about using 360° Photos and Video on your Vehicle Detail Pages?

October 24, 2018

Thinking about using 360° Photos and Video on your Vehicle Detail Pages? With the increasing popularity of virtual reality experiences and the undeniable decreasing number of vehicle shoppers physically visiting shiny showrooms and generously oversized car yards these days, there is no question why industry professionals are exploring and investing in 360-degree photography and video platforms to increase website engagement and lead generation at a Vehicle Detail Page (VDP) level. Think about how 360° photography...

Auto360° is Available Now!

October 16, 2018

The only app to integrate 360° interior, 360°exterior, and video. Auto360° is finally here! And after many months in the making, we are proud to share some of its most compelling features, so you can start capturing every angle of your vehicle, in minutes, with our intuitive and very easy to use mobile app. Before we get started, let’s cover the basics: What is Auto360° and why are we so excited? Auto360° is our brand...

Website Platform – Release Notes: Version 2.0.2

October 15, 2018

Modular Platform v2.0.2 is here with a host of new updates and optimisations. These updates are now deployed and available to all our clients on the modular platform. Note you may need to turn on certain settings for some features to appear on your website. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our Client Experience Team on 1300 66 11 33. Highlights: Websites for Independent Dealers and Dealership Groups are now available on the modular...

Take the guesswork out of your digital ad strategy and optimise your marketing spend

October 5, 2018

Cox Automotive, 2018 | www.coxautoinc.com/learning-center/attribution-revolution/ The good old days were so much simpler. Car buyers would hit the weekend newspaper classified ads and head out to dealerships; advertising and marketing was a matter of updating the circular, publishing the ads, putting out new hangers and ordering door clings. Things are a little more complicated today. But it’s not a bad thing. Digital channels have empowered consumers during the car shopping process, and...

Make the car the star!

September 27, 2018

Make the car the star! By Chris Smith I was recently analysing dealership websites both in the US and Australia for a recent project and focused on one area that I believe drives the most sales – good photography. I cannot underscore how important it is for any dealership attempting to sell new and used cars, to focus on the quality and staging of their vehicle photos – Combine good photos with a simple user...

Dealerlogic Version 2.700/3.260

September 18, 2018

What’s New in Dealerlogic? Cloudlogic Browser support – Cloudlogic can now also be accessed via Chrome and Firefox browsers. Stock Locate Display – There is now the ability to display GVM, GCM and Tare on the Stock Locate. The display settings can be set in the Program Configuration. What’s New in DAIS? Heavy Vehicle Plates – Heavy Vehicles where the GVM is >= 4500 kg now attract a different plate fee to the standard plate...

Winning lead capture strategies for your dealership

August 29, 2018

By Chris Smith. In a short time here in Australia, I have become fond of footy, State of Origin in particular, coffee shops, politics and an endless amount of generosity and conversation from so many good-natured Australians. I am often asked about the National Football League which seems to be popular here among some. And in American football, whether you like them or not, you have to admit that the New England Patriots are the...

Dealerlogic focus group findings and useful tips!

August 10, 2018

Findings from our Dealerlogic Focus Group We recently ran a survey with all our Dealerlogic users and have put together a simple infographic to share with you our findings as well as some insightful tips that will help you make the most of our Dealer Management System – Dealerlogic! Click on the image below to view our infographic. Did you know? That our cloud service Cloudlogic now also runs on an Apple MAC You can configure...

A picture says a thousand words

August 10, 2018

A picture says a thousand words and the same applies to the quality of photos used to showcase your inventory on your dealership website or third-party advertiser. That’s where Luxe comes in – Our new photography product. Luxe is a series of automated digital backgrounds that can be used to showcase your vehicle inventory photos. Put simply, if you dislike the location or what appears in the background of your vehicle photography, Luxe helps you create...