Autotrader to Showcase New Capabilities at NADA
Autotrader announced the release of three new features designed to deliver a more personalized shopping experience in time for this year’s NADA convention.
ATLANTA — Autotrader will showcase new capabilities at the upcoming 2019 NADA Show that simplify, streamline and deliver a personalized, online car- buying experience to consumers and drive more value and higher-quality leads for dealers.
The new and enhanced features include a more personalized search experience, which uses data to personalize the experience and make returning shoppers’ visits more valuable; increased engagement based on desirability indicators and integrated Kelley Blue Book Price Advisor data; and advancements in digital retailing that will allow dealers to work with customers online to pencil deals, calculate no-surprise payments, secure financing, reserve a vehicle and estimate trade-in values.
“Autotrader is focused on providing consumers a unique, personalized shopping experience that delivers intuitive, valuable information and insights throughout their journey so that they can make confident and informed buying decisions, faster and easier than ever before,” said Jessica Stafford, senior vice president and general manager of Autotrader. “Autotrader’s continued transformation is making online car buying and retailing simple and seamless, this better consumer experience is driving more engagement and higher conversion to sale for our dealers.”
Visit Autotrader at Booth 1721S at NADA Show 2019.
More Digital

Dealer Debrief: Dealer's Choice Awards
In this week's debrief, host Lauren Lawrence covers reinsurance, IIHS safety picks, and voting for the 2026 Dealers' Choice Awards.
Read More →
JD Power Launches F&I Performance, ID Verification Tools
The resources are the first two offerings by the company's new Dealer Solutions division, which is being led by auto industry veteran Doug Betts.
Read More →
Advanced Safety Features Make a Difference
GM says research shows such technologies have made real inroads in reducing the rate of U.S. collisions as it aims for crash-free roads.
Read More →
Cox Automotive to Acquire Fullpath
The company says the deal brings artificial intelligence-native data and marketing infrastructure to its dealer network for a unified platform.
Read More →
Managing Risk Effectively Through Changing Times
The variables influencing risk pricing have changed significantly over the past five years. Being proactive and responsive to emerging trends is not optional but essential.
Read More →
Dealer Debrief: EV Sales, Brand Loyalty & More
In this week's Dealer Debrief, host Lauren Lawrence covers EV sales, tire brand loyalty, and new industry executive leaders.
Read More →
Reynolds, Corpay Partner to Enhance Dealership Payables
The new connection between the companies is designed to help digitize payments, targeting smoother transactions for automotive dealers.
Read More →
Owner Retention Stakes Have Never Been Higher
Service advisers represent dealerships’ foundation in fostering ongoing customer loyalty, and they must maintain certain standards to keep that foundation strong.
Read More →
Free Public Scoring System Rewards Honest Dealer Prices
CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is based on verified quotes, and retailers can be rewarded with badges and other marketable proofs of honest pricing.
Read More →
Automaker Websites Valuable Tools
The majority of shoppers visit them, and most undecided consumers consider the brands whose sites they peruse, but some automakers emphasize brand over product detail.
Read More →