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FollowPro Launches First U.S. “Pay Per Performance” Automotive BDC Call Center

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Asbury Park, NJ — September 4, 2018 — U.S. auto dealers are continually confused by complicated third-party call center billing techniques. Paying by the minute, paying by the lead, and other traditional metrics are a poor substitute for actual sales results. Starting September 2018, FollowPro Call Centers ( www.followprocallservices.com ) will launch their “pay per performance” business model for U.S. dealers. Dealer clients are only billed for prospects that “show” at the dealership. No “per minute” or “per lead” fees, just an agreed-upon charge for customers that actually step foot on the showroom floor to talk to a salesperson. FollowPro’s parent company, Suivitel Call Centers, have successfully launched the program into more than 70 participating Canadian auto dealers, with strong results. “We have found that dealer principals and managers are overpaying for traditional BDC call center services, based on a comparison of our program vs. previous results.” says Followpro founder Daniel Forget. “We are the only call service that believes enough in our team of commissioned salespeople to put our business on the line right next to our U.S. dealer partners.” “U.S. dealers are receptive to any alternative vs. the growing cost of traditional outsourced BDC call centers,” according to Bruno Lucarelli, president of FollowPro’s exclusive U.S. sales representative, MSS Auto Sales ( www.mssauto.com ). “The current system makes it extremely difficult for auto retail stores to determine the efficacy of their call centers. Dealers will end up actually paying less with FollowPro, finally getting full accountability from their BDC call center vendor.” FollowPro’s commissioned salespeople are assigned to a designated store and stay in contact with each prospect through the conclusion of their business with the dealer. This creates valuable feedback based on customers’ comments about their experience with each store, allowing dealers to address any unknown “pain points” in their sales process. About FollowPro Automotive Call Services Founded by call center industry veteran Daniel Forget, Followpro Automotive Call Services ( www.followprocallservices.com ) are the first “pay per performance” call centers available for U.S. automotive dealers. FollowPro Automotive Call Services are represented exclusively in the U.S. by MSS Auto Sales. About Mobility Sales Solutions Founded by Bruno Lucarelli, a veteran of Autotrader, Edmunds.com, and eBay Motors, Mobility Sales Solutions is the exclusive U.S. representative of FollowPro Call Services and the Vin-UP™ Service Vehicle Acquisition Program. Contact sales@mssauto.com. Media Contact For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Bruno Lucarelli at sales@mssauto.com.
Substantial Growth in Automotive and Transportation Segments Drive 1H ’18 Spireon Results

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Irvine, CA — August 22, 2018 — Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, experienced substantial growth in both Automotive and Transportation sectors, and achieved a number of corporate milestones in the first half of 2018. Product innovation, white-glove customer service and key industry partnerships contributed to increases in revenue, active subscriptions and customer service metrics. Key results include: 73 new franchise dealer customers signed in the first half of 2018, fueling 65 percent increase in device shipments versus 1H 2017 36 percent increase in revenues from trailer segment as Company exceeds 200,000 trailer telematics subscribers 45 percent increase in device shipments to SMB fleet market year over year Company achieves NPS score of 71, compared to 21.4 industry average for B2B tech firms “Results for the first half of 2018 show market demand remains extremely strong for our best-in-class connected vehicle solutions,” said Kevin Weiss, Spireon CEO. “Across the core markets we serve — auto dealerships, transportation companies and local fleets — a growing number of customers and partners are selecting Spireon based on the quality of our products and outstanding customer service. We have made significant investments to scale the business and those investments are paying off.” In the franchise auto dealer segment, Spireon increased Kahu device shipments by 65 percent and boosted revenues by 38 percent during the first six months of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017. Kahu continues to attract large dealer groups for its ability to improve sales effectiveness, operational efficiency, risk management and customer service scores. In Q1 2018, the company showcased unique capabilities of Kahu, such as advanced analytics for test drives and aging inventory, car-sharing with Drive On Demand , and consumer mobile app features designed to grow service retention and add-on revenue. The significant, rapid business impact of Kahu to dealerships has gained 73 new dealer customers for Spireon in the first half of 2018. Kahu generates meaningful profit for dealers while delivering compelling consumer benefits including Stolen Vehicle Recovery and connected car features. In 1H 2018, consumers used the Kahu app on average 11 times per month to locate their vehicle as well as set geofence and speed alerts. The Kahu app has maintained ratings of 4.6 out of 5, or higher, on both Apple and Google app stores, illustrating the high value of Kahu to car buyers. The company continues to innovate and grow market share in the subprime sector as well, with device shipments to Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers growing 4 percent year over year. In June, Spireon released Quick Locate, a new feature for its GoldStar solution that provides dealers and lenders with instant visibility to vehicle location and status. GoldStar customers remain extremely loyal, with an average customer rating of 8.9 out of 10, and 94 percent likely to recommend GoldStar , according to a TechValidate survey of BHPH dealers published in March. A leader in the trailer management space, Spireon achieved a significant milestone surpassing 200,000 trailer telematics subscribers for its FleetLocate asset and trailer intelligence solution. The rapid growth of Spireon’s market share in the trailer segment is due in part to continued innovations that streamline operations and increase profitability for customers. In the first half of 2018, the company introduced FL Flex, the industry’s first modular trailer tracker designed for mixed fleets. The compact, power-efficient tracker can be configured with a wide range of sensors, such as the new FleetLocate Cargo Sensor with patent-pending IntelliScan sensing technology, announced in early July. In the first half of 2018, trailer revenues increased 36 percent versus 1H 2017, and Spireon secured or grew business with several notable enterprise customers including Transervices, Contract Leasing Corp. and Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R). Spireon’s fleet business in the small and mid-market segments also grew in 1H 2018, with 45 percent increase in device shipments year over year. Partnerships with leading brands and resellers extended the reach of Spireon fleet solutions, and included: GM — Spireon launched their FleetLocate Connected by OnStar solution in mid-2017, enabling customers with OnStar-equipped GM vehicles to gain instant access to the FleetLocate platform without added costs or installation time associated with aftermarket devices. In 1H 2018, the company achieved 27 percent growth in activations versus 2H 2017 Ford Commercial Solutions — In June, Spireon partnered with Ford Commercial Solutions for FleetLocate to access data through Ford’s Transportation Mobility Cloud. As a result, fleet operators with Ford vehicles will be able to utilize FleetLocate with no aftermarket hardware required FleetLocate Resellers — In 1H 2018, Spireon experienced 53 percent growth in fleet channel revenue from its largest reseller partner, and 73 percent increase in active subscriptions year over year. Overall, device shipments through the Company’s reseller channel have increased by 39 percent versus 1H 2017 Spireon improved its Net Promoter Score (NPS), a key measure of customer satisfaction and loyalty, to 71, far surpassing the industry average of 21.4 for business-to-business technology companies. Reinforcing the company’s commitment to outstanding service and support, Rashid Ismail joined the company in March as senior vice president of customer success. Ongoing third-party recognition continued to underscore the excellence of Spireon’s service, support and technology. Awards won in the first half of 2018 include: Stevie ® Awards for Sales & Customer Service — Silver Award for Customer Service Department of the Year in the 2018 Compass Intelligence Awards — IoT Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year in 2018 American Business Awards — Silver Award for Spireon’s NSpire version 3.0 IoT platform in the New Product of the Year category “The Spireon team continues to raise the bar on achieving key business metrics — whether that is devices shipped, revenue, new customers or NPS scores — which is not an easy feat when looking at the company’s substantial transformation in recent years,” added Weiss. “Our unrivaled commitment to customer service, aggressive technology roadmaps and thriving partnerships have set us up for a strong finish to 2018.” About Spireon Spireon, Inc. is North America’s leading connected vehicle intelligence company, providing businesses and consumers with powerful insights to track, manage and protect their most valuable mobile assets. The award-winning Spireon NSpire platform supports nearly 4 million active subscribers across the company’s growing suite of products for new and used car dealers, lenders and financial institutions, rental car agencies, commercial and local fleet operators, and consumers. Learn more at www.spireon.com . Media Contact Collin Trotter, Business Technology, Havas Formula, 619-234-0345,  havasformula.com
Manheim Invests in New Retail Reconditioning Center Near Silicon Valley

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Hayward, CA — June 13, 2018 — Preparing for increased demand in its retail reconditioning business while anticipating growth in the vehicle mobility space, Manheim opened its 19th retail recon site on June 13 at Manheim San Francisco Bay. The company invested approximately $500,000 in the 20,000 square-foot facility to provide mechanical and reconditioning services to dealers, commercial consignors and new vehicle mobility providers in the evolving automotive sector. The half-million dollar investment is a part of the $1.5 million investment Manheim has made in its San Francisco Bay location. The Center has seven vehicle lifts and a team of highly-trained technicians who can perform minor and major component repairs on about 100 vehicles per week “We are uniquely positioned to offer end-to-end solutions to independent and franchise dealers, fleet operators, ride-sharing companies and manufacturers,” said Greg Beck, general manager, Manheim San Francisco Bay. “Our proximity to Silicon Valley, home to many of tomorrow’s vehicle mobility providers, is just one more way we are poised to deliver tremendous value and meet client and industry needs.” Manheim’s retail reconditioning offerings provide everything needed to prepare vehicles for sale, including a 140-point inspection, mechanical and body reconditioning, paint, detail, merchandising, imaging, and more. By outsourcing such services to a single point of contact at one location, clients can focus on customers, fulfill retail demand faster, and save time and money. Further, this alternative to in-house recon frees up a dealer’s own service bays for paying customers and gets retail-ready vehicles to their lot quickly — typically within four to 10 days, depending on client specifications and vehicle condition. “The conveniences and flexibility generated by Manheim’s Retail Reconditioning solution help dealers improve efficiency, speed, capacity and margins,” said Beck. “It can even help reduce costs, by avoiding vehicle transport to/from multiple locations and enhance the unit’s value.” Retail reconditioning is a natural extension of Manheim’s solutions, leveraging its large-scale operations, expertise and high-quality workmanship. The company started to participate in the $24B retail reconditioning industry in 2015 and now operates 19 locations, serving a range of clients from dealers to manufacturers and new vehicle mobility players. It has invested more than $17M to build new Retail Reconditioning facilities across the nation, enhance existing ones and develop proprietary technology. Last year alone, Manheim produced over 30,000 retail-ready vehicles. Manheim’s newest Retail Reconditioning Center, located on more than three acres at 1525 Crocker Avenue in Hayward, is an extension of Manheim San Francisco Bay, a 72-acre wholesale auction established in 1987. It is one of the company’s six operating locations in California and features 12 lanes to sell approximately 2,500 vehicles per week. Supporting its community, Manheim San Francisco Bay is a 23-year member of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce and contributes to Hayward Animal Shelter, Hayward Police Department memorial funds and local food banks, as well as American Red Cross, Drivers for Survivors, Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America and Ronald McDonald House Charities. The organization has achieved a platinum ranking in the Cox Conserves Zero Waste to Landfill program by diverting 80% to 89% of its waste from landfills. About Manheim Manheim ® is North America's leading provider of end-to-end wholesale solutions that help dealer and commercial clients increase profits in their used vehicle operations. Through its physical, mobile and digital sales network, Manheim offers services for inventory management, buying and selling, floor planning, logistics, assurance and reconditioning. With its omni-channel approach, Manheim Marketplace enables wholesale vehicle clients more efficient ways to connect and transact business how and when they want. Approximately 18,000 team members help Manheim offer 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing nearly $58 billion in value. Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim North America is a Cox Automotive ™ brand. For more information, visit press.manheim.com . Media Contact Julie Shipp | PR Manager, Manheim | 404-558-7837 | julie.shipp@coxautoinc.com
Reviver Auto Closes $11.1 Million Finance Round to Expand Footprint of World’s First Digital License Plate

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Foster City, CA — January 10, 2018 — Reviver Auto , creator of the RPlate ™ , the world’s first digital license plate, has closed an $11.1 million funding round led by Australian-based ACK Group, with participation from WRV and a number of strategic individual investors. The rapidly growing company, which recently relocated from San Francisco to an approximately 11,000 square foot facility in Foster City, California, also announced two additions to its Board of Directors: Ken Denman, former CEO of Emotient, which was acquired by Apple, who also serves on the boards of Costco, Motorola and LendingClub; and Stephen Polk, CEO of Highgate, LLC, current Chairman of The Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and former Chairman of R.L. Polk and Carfax, will reinforce the level of expertise and prepare the company for the next step. Reviver Auto’s RPlate Pro, which officially launches at the Detroit Auto Show next week, transforms the 125-year-old stamped metal vehicle license plate into a modern, aesthetically designed, multi-functional digital display and connected car platform which will deliver multiple efficiencies to businesses, state agencies and consumers, including a first-ever digitally-automated vehicle registration platform. The investment further accelerates the development of the Reviver Auto platform and its patented technology, including RConnect, the platform that manages the RPlate’s functionality. It also fuels the company’s work with state DMVs and legislatures as the RPlate expands its national footprint. In addition to California and Arizona, legislation authorizing pilot programs for the RPlate has been passed in Texas and Florida. “We are on a mission to change the future of automotive ownership and everyday driving by transforming communications between vehicle owners, drivers and the world around them,” said Neville Boston, CEO of Reviver Auto. “This investment helps accelerate the fulfillment of that mission, further boosting the development of strategic partnerships that will broaden the RPlate’s range of functionalities — all designed to make life easier for businesses and consumers.” State DOTs, DMVs, OEMs, fleet management companies, and auto dealers, among others, are looking to the RPlate for a myriad of solutions, including streamlined vehicle registration, new opportunities for personalized license plate designs, targeted marketing messaging, emergency alert broadcasting, vehicle tracking and, as electric vehicles popularity takes hold, a unique solution to the growing road usage tax tracking issues faced by states. “The RPlate has the potential to change the way we think of vehicle ownership — starting first with digital vehicle registration — which is a tremendously inefficient process,” said Stephen Polk, Reviver Auto board member. “The capabilities of the RPlate are unlimited — think automated and digital parking permits, toll payments, personalized messaging, and, of course, vehicle specific data and driving behavior analytics for commercial businesses that can be utilized to track vehicles, mileage, etc.” Ernst Leib, current Reviver Auto board member and former CEO and President of Mercedes Benz USA, Canada, and Australia, also invested in the round and said: “It’s exciting to see the reaction the RPlate elicits from everyone who sees it — this is truly a game-changing technology for the automotive industry and I’m thrilled to be a part of the Reviver Auto team as it builds up production capabilities and begins shipping the first of the thousands of digital license plates it will deliver to customers throughout California in 2018.” Reviver Auto’s RPlate Pro can be seen in booth #MS06 at The Detroit Auto Show’s Automobili-D showcase; the company will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Jan 16 at 3:05 p.m. on the Atrium Stage at the Detroit Cobo Center. About Reviver Auto Reviver Auto’s mission is to bring new and far-reaching efficiencies, revolutionary marketing, and unprecedented connectivity to the auto industry through disruptive technology. With its RPlate ™ , the company has completely reinvented the 125-year-old stamped metal license plate into a connected car platform that digitizes and automates the costly, often frustrating and time-consuming DMV renewal process. Approved by multiple DMVs and DOTs, the RPlate also provides telematics functionality and brings a new level of personalization to existing license plates. For more information visit www.reviverauto.com . Media Contact Cassandra Cavanah, mWEBB Communications for Reviver Auto, cassandra@mwebbcom.com  or  818-397-4630