BendPak is showcasing the Octa-Flex Series, a new concept in vehicle lift technology. The lift, equipped with eight arms, will still work as a traditional two-post lift. Demonstrating its versatility, BendPak Director of Sales Operations Sean Price starts by stowing away the arms, revealing the familiar functionality of a two-post lift. Price shows off the primary lifting arms, highlighting technology inherited from BendPak’s AP series introduced at NADA show 2023. These arms feature triple telescoping, ensuring they are longer and more adaptable than any other lift arm on the market. The trip ..read more

Susan Givens, publisher of AutoSuccess, has a discussion with Sean Price, director of sales operations at BendPak, about the groundbreaking Octa-Flex Series concept two-post lift. Price introduces the lift as a world-first with eight lifting arms, emphasizing its innovative design and functionality. The concept behind Octa-Flex draws parallels to automakers’ use of concept cars to showcase cutting-edge technology. Price shows off the lift’s versatility, with four additional lift assist arms augmenting the traditional benefits of a two-post lift. When asked about the capabilities of the second ..read more

BendPak introduced its brand new, patent pending Octoflex Series concept lift at the NADA Show this year. The new BendPak lift is a two post lift with eight arms. The extra arms are very helpful in lifting any vehicle, providing easy access for work and maintenance underneath a car. The Octoflex Series concept lift also has foldable and extendable arms. This means it can be used as a traditional two post lift, and it can reach any lift point under a vehicle. “We are really excited to unveil our patent pending Octoflex Series concept two post lift,” said Sean Sean Price, director of sales opera ..read more

Healey Brothers, the Hudson Valley’s largest automotive group with nine dealerships, celebrated the opening of the all-new Healey Hyundai on May 2, showcasing a spacious, top-tier location in Fishkill, New York, that represents a $20 million investment to ensure an elite experience for customers. “This is a momentous event in honor of an exceptional auto dealership in every way conceived to achieve the ultimate experience for each and every customer, whether buying, leasing or having an auto serviced,” said Chief Marketing Officer Jason Healey. “One of Healey Brothers’ foundational tenets inc ..read more

Timothy Yalich is Head of Motor Vehicle Strategy for Wolters Kluwer, and Jessica Gonzalez is VP of Customer Success, Lending at Informed.IQ. As the automotive industry evolves, so do the challenges facing auto dealers and lenders. In today’s market, dealers and lenders are encountering an array of obstacles, from rising competition and shifting consumer preferences to economic uncertainties. In their work to simplify and streamline the complex landscape of automotive transactions and financing, automotive dealers and financiers need an automated technology solution that modernizes the vehicle ..read more

Through the power of technology and AI, inride’s new consumer-to-dealer app is revolutionizing the automotive industry by offering customers the option to auction their cars to the highest bidding dealership and provide dealers with unprecedented access to quality pre-owned inventory.  The new inride auction app launched May 1, 2024. “We are thrilled to now bring car owners and dealers together through a unique online auto auction experience, ensuring customers the ability to cash in their ride with this industry-leading software platform,” said Alex Perdikis ..read more

Finding and keeping skilled technicians has become increasingly challenging in the competitive landscape of automotive service. Dealerships are now recognizing the importance of innovative recruitment and retention strategies to stand out. Among these strategies, using tools as an incentive has emerged as a highly effective method for attracting new talent and, more importantly, retaining them. The Challenge of Recruitment Recruiting technicians, particularly those with experience and a high skill level, is a daunting task for many dealerships. The shrinking pool of available talent, combined ..read more

700Credit, LLC, an automotive industry provider of credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull and identity verification products, recently announced results of an industry-wide survey that takes the pulse of dealerships and their processes for obtaining copies of driver’s license from capture to deal jacket storage.  The results revealed significant gaps remain for dealers to follow privacy regulations and the Safeguard Law. Over more recent years, dealers now have the capability to utilize new technology to validate both the driver’s license and the person’s identity. This addi ..read more

Lotlinx, a VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced its inaugural Quarterly Vincensus Report, the most comprehensive monthly and quarterly inventory report in the industry. Each month and quarter, the Vincensus Report will offer deep real-time data and insights visibility into the trends shaping OEM-specific and dealership inventory for both new and used vehicles, as well as key data on vehicle pricing and markdowns. Vincensus is a monthly and quarterly syndicated report crafted to demonstrate the state of automotive inventory across major OEMs. It serves a ..read more

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has opened its 300th Retail Evolution (RE) dealership with Luther Mazda in Kansas City, Missouri. Mazda’s Retail Evolution program, in the market since 2014, is focused on uplifting customer experience through upscale, open-concept floor plans that offer a higher level of business transparency and customer satisfaction. “The opening of the 300th Retail Evolution dealership is a testament to our dedication to providing customers an uplifted experience at every touchpoint with Mazda,” said Tim Manning, senior vice president of ..read more