John Sternal
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CerebrumX Industry Survey Highlights Where Cost Reductions Are Being Realized for Fleets Leveraging Connected Vehicle Data

DETROIT – December 14, 2023 - CerebrumX Labs Inc. (CerebrumX), a leading AI-driven automotive data management company, announced today results of a recent industry survey designed to take the pulse of fleet business leaders who have begun to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) connected vehicle technologies, and what type of results and/or cost savings they have identified for their operations. CerebrumX presented an online survey to more than 2,000 fleet professionals during the last two…See More
Dec 14, 2023
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How Auto Retailers Are Leveraging Advanced Connected Vehicle Data for Optimized Lot Management Solutions

For many years, auto dealerships have constantly adjusted inventory expectations due to shifting supply chain constraints and lot management challenges. These constraints have impacted vehicle acquisition, parts sourcing and transport of new vehicles. Fleet allocations will only continue to grow, and it is important for fleets and auto retailers to identify new solutions via advanced connected vehicle data to maintain profits and customer expectations. Fleets & Dealers Face Systemwide…See More
Dec 5, 2023
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Nov 8, 2023
John Sternal posted a blog post

WOLTERS KLUWER THIRD QUARTER AUTO FINANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INDEX SHOWS DIGITAL ADOPTION RATE MIRRORING AUTO SALES

WOLTERS KLUWER THIRD QUARTER AUTO FINANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INDEX SHOWS DIGITAL ADOPTION RATE MIRRORING AUTO SALES Macro Picture Shows Large Jump In Digital Adoption; Securitization Markets Also Seeing Notable Increase in Third Quarter NEW YORK – October 30, 2023 – Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced third quarter results and analysis from its Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index, a key resource that tracks the rate…See More
Oct 30, 2023
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Exploring the New Right to Repair Pact: Balancing OEM Concerns and the Needs of Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Repair Shops

As July marked Right to Repair Awareness Month in the automotive aftermarket, there hasn’t been a better time than now to spread awareness about the importance of preserving Americans’ right to repair their vehicles, especially as congress continues to debate the necessity of the federal Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act.It…See More
Aug 23, 2023
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WOLTERS KLUWER SECOND QUARTER AUTO FINANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INDEX SHOWS DIGITAL ADOPTION RATE UP SLIGHTLY

WOLTERS KLUWER SECOND QUARTER AUTO FINANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INDEX SHOWS DIGITAL ADOPTION RATE UP SLIGHTLY Budgetary Pressures Setting In for Digital Adoption; Lenders Realizing Importance of Digitizing the Entire Transaction Process NEW YORK – August 2, 2023 – Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced second quarter results and analysis from its Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index, a key resource that tracks the rate at…See More
Aug 2, 2023
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CerebrumX Industry Survey Highlights Challenges That Remain For Insurance Companies In Leveraging AI Analytics Data

CerebrumX Industry Survey Highlights Challenges That Remain For Insurance Companies In Leveraging AI Analytics Data Most Executives Say They Don’t Have Access To Resources That Help Collect Data From Disparate Sources DETROIT - July 11, 2023 - CerebrumX Labs Inc. (CerebrumX), a leading AI-driven automotive data management company, announced today results of a recent industry survey designed to take the pulse of insurance and fleet business leaders who have either begun to utilize Artificial…See More
Jul 11, 2023
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Pioneer announces Investment into CerebrumX and Strategic collaboration to jointly expand Mobility Services business globally

Pioneer Corporation, a global market leader in mobility products, announces its decision to invest in and form a business alliance with CerebrumX Labs Inc. (CerebrumX), a leading AI-driven automotive data management company, to accelerate the growth of its mobility services business.   Pioneer and CerebrumX have also entered a strategic partnership, committed to developing innovative, data-driven mobility services, including connected services for OEMs and after-sales service providers such as…See More
Jun 5, 2023
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PURECARS DEALER SURVEY REVEALS OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEALERS TO BETTER MAINTAIN, CAPITALIZE ON FIRST-PARTY DATA

ATLANTA – (May 2, 2023) – PureCars, the leading customer data and marketing platform for automotive dealers, announced today new data and insights regarding dealers’ knowledge of third-party cookie deprecation, customer database health, and using first-party data for targeted marketing, as well as familiarity with Customer Data Platform (CDP) technology. PureCars commissioned an online survey to retail executives in March 2023. The respondents represented franchise dealerships across the U.S.…See More
May 2, 2023
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Industry Survey Finds Consumers Want More Online Videos When Car Shopping But Few Dealers Today Are Actually Offering Full-Motion Video

Dealer Image Pro Assesses State of Dealership Video Merchandising In 2023 SACRAMENTO, CA (April 17, 2023) – After conducting a survey earlier last month looking at the disparity between dealership and consumer photo merchandising importance, …See More
Apr 17, 2023
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Industry Survey Shows Continued Disparity In Dealers’ Importance of Quality Online Photos Compared With Consumers’ Importance Of Visual Buying Needs

Dealer Image Pro Evaluates State of Dealership Photo Merchandising In 2023 SACRAMENTO, CA (March 9, 2023) – Dealer Image Pro, a leader in proprietary in-house photo, video, 360° and window-sticker software for automotive dealerships, today announced results from a survey it…See More
Mar 10, 2023
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How The Super Bowl Spawned New Video Creativity Within the Automotive Industry

Now that this year’s Super Bowl is officially behind us, it’s safe to say the TV commercials shown throughout were as highly viewed as the game itself, in which advertisers showed their commercials to an audience of 113 million, the biggest in the past six years[1].Whether it was comedian Will Ferrell pitching public acceptance for electric vehicles (EVs) on behalf of GM or…See More
Mar 1, 2023
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How dealers and their partners can build the right omni-channel experience using seamless and effective verification tools

The U.S. economy entering 2023 is much more strained compared to even the early days of the pandemic just a few short years ago. Inflation continues to affect U.S. retail and automotive shoppers, with ongoing fears of a recession this year. Vehicle prices are still extremely high and now there’s even talk of gas prices rising again. However, auto retailers and their lender and OEM partners continue to push forward, knowing that despite the economic pressures and higher prices from interest…See More
Feb 21, 2023
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Dealer Image Pro Industry Survey Shows Nearly Half of Automotive Dealers Are Not Satisfied With Their Automotive Merchandising Preferred Vendors

Preferred Vendor Debate Becomes a Hot Automotive Industry Topic In 2023 SACRAMENTO, CA (January 23, 2023) – Ahead of exhibiting at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show, January 26-29 in Dallas, TX (booth #4151), Dealer Image Pro, a leader in professional photo, video and 360-degree software for automotive dealerships, today announced results from a survey it commissioned to better understand the level of satisfaction dealers are…See More
Jan 24, 2023
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PURECARS GROWS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM BY APPOINTING BRYAN URROZ AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; MATTHEW GRONER AS CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER

PureCars, the leading provider of digital marketing technology and services for automotive dealers, has announced the appointments of Bryan Urroz as Chief Financial Officer and Matthew Groner as Chief Product Officer.Bryan Urroz has spent much of the last decade in private accounting roles for companies ranging from mid-market to large global businesses. His comprehensive skill set gives him the ability to successfully navigate complex business environments, including strategy, operations and…See More
Jan 9, 2023
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Dec 8, 2022

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CerebrumX Industry Survey Highlights Where Cost Reductions Are Being Realized for Fleets Leveraging Connected Vehicle Data

Posted on December 14, 2023 at 11:35am 0 Comments

DETROIT – December 14, 2023 - CerebrumX Labs Inc. (CerebrumX), a leading AI-driven automotive data management company, announced today results of a recent industry survey designed to take the pulse of fleet business leaders who have begun to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) connected vehicle technologies, and what type of results and/or cost savings they have identified for their operations.

 

CerebrumX presented an online survey to more than 2,000 fleet…

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How Auto Retailers Are Leveraging Advanced Connected Vehicle Data for Optimized Lot Management Solutions

Posted on December 5, 2023 at 10:58am 0 Comments

For many years, auto dealerships have constantly adjusted inventory expectations due to shifting supply chain constraints and lot management challenges. These constraints have impacted vehicle acquisition, parts sourcing and transport of new vehicles. Fleet allocations will only continue to grow, and it is important for fleets and auto retailers to identify new solutions via advanced connected vehicle data to maintain profits and customer expectations.

 

Fleets &…

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CerebrumX and Guidepoint Systems Join Forces to Leverage Embedded Vehicle Data for Fleets and Dealership lot Management

Posted on November 8, 2023 at 9:26am 0 Comments

Guidepoint Systems will use the CerebrumX embedded telematics data platform to help fleet companies and auto dealers optimize their front-line operations by making it easier and more efficient to track their inventory, as well as locate vehicles/keys and more.

NOVI, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 -- CerebrumX Labs Inc. (CerebrumX), an AI-driven…

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34% of Dealers Still Lost Concerning Certain Key Components of Safeguards Law Compliance

Posted on November 7, 2023 at 9:39am 0 Comments

Over the last few years there has been plenty of chatter about the new Safeguards law that went into effect earlier this year. As has been widely reported, the law requires auto dealerships to obtain clear and informed consent from website visitors before collecting and using their personal data, among many other components to the legislation and new requirements.

 

However, there are finer details of the new Safeguards law that many dealers still have yet to comply with.…

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