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Andre-Martin Hobbs shortlisted for Top 50 Artificial Intelligence CEOs of 2021

Andre-Martin Hobbs shortlisted for Top 50 Artificial Intelligence CEOs of 2021

Technology Innovators – Artificial Intelligence CEOs Edition André-Martin Hobbs has developed cutting-edge technology in the field of automotive marketing for over two decades. A digital entrepreneur and a passionate race driver, André-Martin’s undying love for the automobile industry, coupled with...

December 17, 2021

DecisioningIT Joins CDK Global Partner Program

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DecisioningIT Joins CDK Global Partner Program

Montreal, Qc – December 6, 2021 – DecisioningIT, the corporation behind the Lucy F&I Platform announced today that it has become a participant in the CDK Global Partner Program. As a member of one of the largest third-party partner programs...

December 6, 2021

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Dealers still stop short of full digital retailing implementation

IRVINE, Calif. – The title of a new report from eLEND Solutions included a question likely being pondered by dealerships and finance companies, “In the Post-Pandemic New Normal, Where Does Digital Retailing End?” The automotive fintech innovator highlighted that digital retailing capabilities...

November 29, 2021

Andre-Martin Hobbs of DecisioningIT Named as a Top 100 Auto Finance Innovator in 2021 Auto Finance Innovators Award

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Andre-Martin Hobbs of DecisioningIT Named as a Top 100 Auto Finance Innovator in 2021 Auto Finance Innovators Award

November 17, 2021 – DesisioningIT announced today that Andre-Martin Hobbs has been named as a Top 100 Auto Finance Innovator in the 2021 Auto Finance Innovator Awards which recognizes auto finance professionals who have made significant technological contributions to their...

November 17, 2021

Clutch raises $100 million to transform the used car buying experience for Canadians

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Clutch raises $100 million to transform the used car buying experience for Canadians

TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2021 /CNW/ – Clutch, Canada’s first online car retailing platform, announced today that it has raised CAD $100 million Series B equity financing to provide Canadians with an unparalleled, online experience for buying pre-owned cars. This most recent financing round is led by D1...

November 16, 2021

CreditIQ deal gives Cars.com customers access to online F&I

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CreditIQ deal gives Cars.com customers access to online F&I

Cars.com is entering the auto finance market with the acquisition of CreditIQ, whose technology and digital retailing platform allow customers to receive online loan approvals and buy F&I products from dealerships. AutoNews – Cars.com is entering the auto finance market...

November 10, 2021

Kijiji Autos, Cox Automotive Canada launch digital retail marketplace

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Kijiji Autos, Cox Automotive Canada launch digital retail marketplace

Auto Remarketing Canada – Kijiji Autos has teamed up with Cox Automotive Canada to launch a digital retail marketplace, the companies announced Monday. Through the Kijiji Autos solution enabled by Cox Automotive and utilizing its Dealertrack and Kelley Blue Book...

November 9, 2021

How to improve your car dealership’s online retailing strategy – Lissette Gole, Head of Auto Retail at Google

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How to improve your car dealership’s online retailing strategy – Lissette Gole, Head of Auto Retail at Google

Andre-Martin Hobbs, Partner at DecisioningIT: In this video segment, Lissette Gole tells us that a lot of shoppers move fully online: In 2018, 1% of vehicles were sold completely through online retailing. In 2020, that number increased to 10%. I...

November 4, 2021

The challenges F&I departments face while adjusting to a virtual world

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The challenges F&I departments face while adjusting to a virtual world

By CBT News – F&I departments are facing a unique set of challenges in today’s marketplace. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Thomas Hackett, National Sales and Training Director for Allstate Dealer Services to discuss trends in F&I and some of...

October 9, 2021

Lenders Need to Evolve as Auto Sales in Canada Move Online, J.D. Power Finds

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Lenders Need to Evolve as Auto Sales in Canada Move Online, J.D. Power Finds

After a full year of COVID-19 realities, auto dealerships and auto sales in Canada continue a rapid transformation toward online interactions and transactions. According to the J.D. Power 2021 Canada Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study,SM released today, 49% of Canadian dealerships saw...

October 5, 2021