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Oxford Products USA Inc. (OPUSA) recently announced integration with Lightspeed, the Dealer Management Systems (DMS) from CDK Global (formerly ADP) for powersports dealerships. This integration allows dealers on Lightspeed NXT to search Oxford Products warehouse data within the parts modules of the DMS. By adding Oxford Products data to the loca- tor's database, dealers will now have the ability to view availability of Oxford's products in warehouses without having to leave the invoic- ing screen in Lightspeed NXT. Stocking data is loaded into Lightspeed NXT's locator database daily, keeping the information updated. "We are very proud to integrate with Light- speed and have our price books available and warehouse information included in the locator," said Eric McFarlane, president of Oxford Products USA. "By offering our data within the DMS, we are helping dealers quickly access our products and search multi- ple sources to locate items they need quickly. Oxford's inventory of quality products will quickly give dealers the ability to find exactly what their customers want." With this integration, Oxford Products ware- house availability data will now be automati- cally added to relevant searches. Oxford Products is one of Europe's market leaders in motorcycle accessory products and distribution and export to 60 countries around the world. It's known for its security locks, luggage systems and heated handlebar grips and battery optimizers. CDK GLOBAL TO BEGIN FINANCING PROGRAM WITH GE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FINANCE CDK Global, LLC, a subsidiary of ADP, announced that it will offer a new, co- branded financing program for U.S.- and Canada-based dealers with GE Capital's Equipment Finance business. ADP previously announced that its Dealer Services division would spin off as an independent, public company under the name CDK Global. GE Capital has purchased substan- tially all of the financ- ing agreements for CDK Global's clients from ADP Commer- cial Leasing, CDK Global's former finance and leasing affiliate. Dealerships that have previously financed through ADP Commercial Leasing will feel little impact from the change, other than the name and contract number. GE Capital will offer its comprehensive financing solutions to the dealer clients of CDK Global on a go-forward basis. CDK Global and GE Capital will continue to offer the same level of support for both existing and new CDK clients to meet and manage their leasing or lending needs, including dedicated support represen- tatives and the ability to manage their accounts electronically. Supported by GE Capital, the exist- ing CDK team will continue to lead the finance relationship. "We're pleased to work with GE Capital to offer our clients the robust financing options they've come to expect," said Bob Karp, North America president of CDK Global. "With the CDK Financial Solutions support team remaining in place, our clients will experience as little disruption to their busi- ness as possible as we move our leasing offer- ing to this strong, stable financing provider." Since 2007, GE Capital's Equipment Finance business has completed $36 billion in lease and loan transactions. Its network includes more than 200,000 customers in over 10 industries. "We're excited to provide CDK Global's dealers with world-class financ- ing options," said Jim Kelly, managing director of vendor finance at GE Capital, Equipment Finance. "Through this new program, CDK Global's dealers will have a reliable provider as well as improved cash management and financial flexibility." CDK Global, formerly ADP Dealer Ser- vices, is the largest global provider of inte- grated information technology and digital marketing solutions to more than 26,000 retail locations and manufacturers in more than 100 countries around the world. With nearly $2 billion in revenues and more than 40 years of experience, CDK Global's solutions automate and integrate critical workflow processes from pre-sale targeted advertising and marketing campaigns to the sale, financing, insurance, parts supply, repair and maintenance of vehicles. BMW MOTORRAD USA LAUNCHES NATIONAL P&A WEBSITE BMW Motorrad USA has launched a National Parts website to help BMW riders shop online to find original BMW Motor- cycle repair and maintenance parts. The website presents the complete catalog of original BMW parts and acts as a hub to direct riders to their closest on-line retailers to seamlessly complete their order. DIGEST FOCUS PSB E-commerce/DMS www.PowersportsBusiness.com Powersports Business • December 1, 2014 • 15 See Digest, Page 21 Oxford Products USA announces integration with Lightspeed