Press Releases & News
Industry Pulse: Market Scan’s Rusty West talks Automotive Payments as a Service™
At this year’s NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Rusty West, President and CEO of Market Scan, to discuss the vital importance of matching customers with the very best offerings science can determine.
read moreCBT News: Inside Automotive with Rusty West – January 2022
On this January 2022 episode of Inside Automotive, Jim Fitzpatrick interviews Rusty West, president & CEO of Market Scan Information Systems, to discuss rebates and incentives in the automotive industry.
read more2021 Digital Marketing Strategies Conference
Consumers have come to expect improved retail experience, which includes being quoted accurate and consistent payments, both online and in-store. Combining Science, Technology and sophisticated Data is key to being able to do that.
read moreWhite Paper: Sophisticated Data will be the “Last Mile” for every Company involved in Automotive Commerce
In this thought-provoking paper, Rusty West, President and CEO of Market Scan Information Systems, Inc., lays out the five facts of the digital transformation and what they mean for you.
read moreCBT News segment covers the role Science, Technology and Data play in modern Retailing
Consumers have come to expect improved retail experience, which includes being quoted accurate and consistent payments, both online and in-store. Combining Science, Technology and sophisticated Data is key to being able to do that.
read moreMarket Scan elevates its service and support levels extended to OEM and Lenders
Market Scan’s Jose Galvan has been promoted to Head of Data Partnerships. As we continue to grow and expand our partnerships with OEMs, lenders and credit unions, Jose will play a key role in ensuring our enterprise clients receive fantastic and unparalleled support.
read moreChanging Consumer Behavior Is Stress Testing All Stakeholders’ Business Practices
Changes in consumers’ behavior is forcing automotive retailers to up their game. The Amazon online buying experience has had a remarkable effect on automotive retailing during Covid-19.
read moreMarket Scan Consumer Survey Emphasizes the Importance of Offering Consistent Payment Quotes Digitally and in the Sales Showroom
COVID-19 has challenged automotive retailers to reinvent and realign their businesses to consumers’ changed shopping habits. Frictionless, non-automotive shopping experiences increasingly influence consumers’ expectations.
read moreThe 2021 AWA Review of mDrive 2.0
We are very pleased that we won at the 2021 AWA’s (Automotive Website Awards) and were acknowledged within the Digital Retailing category with the “Rising Star” award for our mDrive 2.0 platform.
read moreCBT News Interviews Rusty West: Consumers impact modern retailing practices
Changes in consumers’ behavior is forcing automotive retailers to up their game. The Amazon online buying experience has had a remarkable effect on automotive retailing during Covid-19.
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Executive Thoughts

OEMs’ Rebate Spend During a Time of Reduced Inventories
Almost every dealer in the country has experienced an inability to collect rebate and/or incentive monies from their manufacturer because of misapplication or improper combination of rebates. The data and technology platforms needed to overcome this are available, all of which will greatly enhance the consumer experience.
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The Automotive Industry’s Last Mile
The proper implementation of “Scientific Data” Represents the “Last Mile” for the Entire Automotive Industry
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A Micro-Chip Shortage Will Impact Supply – Does It Have to Disrupt the Consumer Shopping Experience?
As we’re about to enter year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, the auto industry is facing a continued production and supply challenge stemming from the pandemic, but not because factory workers are being told to stay home.
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How All Components Are in Place for Automotive Digital Retailing in 2021
It is certainly an understatement to say the world has been turned on to online shopping and digital retailing. According to Adobe Analytics, during the 2020 Black Friday event, online sales increased 22% over the previous year.
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Are You Maximizing the Opportunity Each Deal Offers Your Dealership?
The role of the dealer’s sales executives in a customer’s retail journey – and the technology solutions available to you – continue to be vital to establishing the overall credibility of the dealership – and to maximize a dealer’s sales volume and gross margin potential.
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Dealers: Let Me Suggest a Better Way to Grow Your Business and Long-Term Asset Value.
In my previous blog, I asked you to think about the true impact that 0% long-term financing has on your business. I suggested that there may be a far healthier strategy for your dealership. Before I get into that, let’s review the impact of 72 and 84 (even 96) month financing on your dealership and customers.
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Dealers: What Is the Real Impact of 0% Long-Term Finance Loans on Your Business?
In order to stimulate the auto retail market, OEMs and their captive lenders recently began offering 0% financing for 72 – 84 months.
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The Auto Retail Environment Has Never Changed So Radically. How Well are You Positioned to Succeed?
Automotive retailing is undergoing the most profound change in more than 50 years.
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