REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Dealix, a division of Cobalt and an automotive
sales lead generator, announced that it will power the new car quote and dealer
selector platform on Yahoo! Autos
beginning August 15.
Yahoo! Autos attracts a broad
range of car buyers, with over 6.5 million unique visitors shopping on the site
each month, according to May 2009 comScore Media Metrix data.
Car shoppers on Yahoo! Autos
can research and compare vehicles, read expert reviews, and get information on
vehicle incentives. Once they decide on a vehicle, Dealix’s new Lead Platform will
present consumers with a choice of local dealers and quickly deliver the
request to the chosen dealer. This will enable dealers to launch a fast
response to consumers’ inquiries and deliver a better overall car buying
experience.
“Yahoo! Autos’ extensive
expertise in delivering a great online shopping experience for millions of car buyers,
coupled with Dealix’s leading technology and strong relationships with auto dealers,
creates a great experience for the buyer, while speeding sales for U.S. auto
dealers,” said Ed Crawford, vice president of strategic planning and business
development for Dealix. “Our research and firsthand experience show that when
you present qualified, local dealers to car buyers and facilitate a seamless
and quick connection between the two, the overall experience is better for the
car buyer and helps the dealer to match them with their ideal car.”