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DMS company brushes against the political fray

Here's a riddle to be solved about search engine marketing: When is Dominion not Dominion?
Steve Rowley
New Cox boss sees a future of innovation

Steve Rowley says new technology is leading to breakthroughs in a competitive industry in growth mode.
Brockman case will continue in Texas

A federal judge agreed to move the federal tax fraud case against former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman from California to Texas, citing Brockman's home in Houston and medical conditions.
Shoppers to choose how they use digital retail

Some consumers will complete an entire vehicle transaction online, but many won't, industry veteran Dave Zuchowski said. Digital retailing needs to offer benefits for either approach.
Retail tech trends to watch in 2021

2020 reminded us that we can't predict with any certainty what lies ahead. But some emerging trends we observed last year may take clearer shape in 2021.
Brockman
U.S. judge orders Brockman case moved to Texas court

A federal judge said former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman should be tried on tax fraud charges closer to his home in Houston.
Tesla Michigan
Michigan direct-sales bill stalls in Legislature as term ends

The bill as amended would have removed an exemption for Tesla from Michigan's ban on direct vehicle sales, but the measure was not taken up before the end of lawmakers' two-year term.
NextCar to partner with Westlake Financial

The agreement between the vehicle subscription service startup founded by former Fair CEO Scott Painter and Westlake will include a $400 million debt facility. Westlake will handle origination and servicing.
Prosecutors raise doubts on Brockman health claims

A federal court is set to hear arguments in January about whether to grant a competency hearing for former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman in a tax fraud case.
'19 deposition gives glimpse into Reynolds' ownership

Privately held Reynolds and Reynolds has declined to provide more details about the company's ownership structure, but court filings provide a glimpse.
Judge weighs decision to transfer Brockman tax fraud case to Texas

A federal judge did not rule on a change-of-venue request, filed by attorneys for former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman, during a court hearing Tuesday.
CDK names former Corning exec Eric Guerin as CFO

Guerin succeeds Joe Tautges, who was promoted to a newly created COO role, effective in January.
Victory Automotive Group files, later dismisses, lawsuit against DealerSocket

The dealership group voluntarily dismissed its breach-of-contract case against DealerSocket, which was filed last week in federal court in Texas.
Competency hearing in Brockman case sought

Attorneys for former Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman are seeking a competency hearing based on diagnoses consistent with Parkinson's disease and dementia.
Winning the trust of digital customers

Kevin Frye, marketing director for Jeff Wyler Automotive Family in Ohio, said his group is trying to earn digital shoppers' trust by replacing the form lead with real-time communication.