Just as we told you some time ago, GM and eBay were working on a deal that would allow the former bankrupt automaker to sell cars online. Well, the two companies today announced they have reached a deal and released a special website that will run from August 11 through September 8, 2009.
Basically, the online interface will allow interested buyers to browse hundreds of California online showrooms, get information and even negotiate prices. General Motors says that 225 GM dealers are taking part in the campaign selling 2008, 2009 and 2010 car, crossovers and trucks. There will be up to 20,000 new GM vehicles available for online buyers, General Motors said in a release.
One of the most interesting features of the online program is that it allows visitors to compare prices for a specific model at all participating dealers and, if interested, to use the "But It Now" function and purchase the car instantly.
"With 12 million individual car shoppers visiting our site every month, eBay Motors has unique insight into how people prefer to buy their cars," said Rob Chesney, vice president, eBay Motors. "Through this program, we are helping GM dealers to extend their physical showroom while at the same time delivering to our buyers the great deals and broad selection they expect from eBay."
"Together with eBay Motors, GM and our dealers are reinventing the car-buying experience for our California customers," said Mark LaNeve, GM vice president of U.S. sales. "As the dealer showroom expands from the parking lot to the laptop, this makes it easier for a customer to browse available new-car inventory, make an offer, buy it now, or send a message asking for more information from a dealer - all at the customer's convenience."
Basically, the online interface will allow interested buyers to browse hundreds of California online showrooms, get information and even negotiate prices. General Motors says that 225 GM dealers are taking part in the campaign selling 2008, 2009 and 2010 car, crossovers and trucks. There will be up to 20,000 new GM vehicles available for online buyers, General Motors said in a release.
One of the most interesting features of the online program is that it allows visitors to compare prices for a specific model at all participating dealers and, if interested, to use the "But It Now" function and purchase the car instantly.
"With 12 million individual car shoppers visiting our site every month, eBay Motors has unique insight into how people prefer to buy their cars," said Rob Chesney, vice president, eBay Motors. "Through this program, we are helping GM dealers to extend their physical showroom while at the same time delivering to our buyers the great deals and broad selection they expect from eBay."
"Together with eBay Motors, GM and our dealers are reinventing the car-buying experience for our California customers," said Mark LaNeve, GM vice president of U.S. sales. "As the dealer showroom expands from the parking lot to the laptop, this makes it easier for a customer to browse available new-car inventory, make an offer, buy it now, or send a message asking for more information from a dealer - all at the customer's convenience."