Google Shuts Down Its Car Shopping Service
Google has quietly shuttered its car shopping service, saying that it is focused on building the next version of its “experience for car-related searches.”
The website was still in beta form and was offered to San Francisco Bay Area shoppers. It was originally launched in mid-2012 to generate leads for car dealerships. The service exclusively listed new cars that allowed shoppers to sort by make, model, trim, year, engine, transmission, seats, body, exterior and interior colors and more. It also displayed detailed information on car prices and of course a link to contact a local dealership to continue shopping.
Google says more news will be coming soon.
[Source: TTAC]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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