The KEG – 27 Gallon Series Drains
Balcrank introduces The KEG, a new 27-gallon drain series for used oil and coolant collection in service bays. Features durable construction and multiple configurations.
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Vehlo Uniting Its Reconditioning Platform Under the RapidRecon Brand
Vehlo is consolidating its dealer reconditioning solutions under a unified RapidRecon brand, effective October 20, 2026. Multiple product lines (Recon Velocity, Velocity Engage, etc.) will operate exclusively under the new brand name.
Rivian’s robotics partner taps former Ford, Tesla exec as its president
Doug Field, a former Ford and Tesla executive, has been appointed as president of Mind Robotics, Rivian's robotics partner. Field will work with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe to develop industrial robotics technology.
BizzyCar Names Simon Smith Chief Revenue Officer
BizzyCar, an AI-powered automotive SaaS company specializing in recall solutions for dealerships and OEMs, announced the appointment of Simon Smith as Chief Revenue Officer to lead its Go-to-Market organization.
Penske Automotive goes private at $16.3B valuation
Mitsui & Co. and Penske Corp. are acquiring the remaining stake they don't own in Penske Automotive, taking the company private at a $16.3B valuation with a 64-36 ownership split.
John Eagle Acura Grows Sales by 26% with Apollo
John Eagle Acura reports 26% sales growth using Team Velocity's Apollo integrated platform. Includes specific measurable outcome.
Court Street Ford Increases Market Share by 17 Points with Apollo
Court Street Ford reports 17-point market share increase using Apollo technology and Team Velocity's platform. Includes specific measurable outcome.
VAN Loop: Seller Conversations That Stay in VAN
VAN announces VAN Loop, a new feature for storing and tracking seller conversations in the platform. New product feature launch.
Jack Kain Ford Sees 160% Increase in New Car Sales with AssistantAI
Jack Kain Ford reports 160% increase in new car sales using Apollo's AssistantAI. This includes a specific measurable outcome from using the vendor's product.
Dynamic Launches New Plastic Drain Plug Kit and Expands Specialty Drain Plug Line
JohnDow Industries (Dynamic brand) announces a new plastic drain plug kit and expansion of specialty drain plug line. This is a new product launch for service department tools.
Sokal Expands to Over 10 Certified OEM Program Partnerships
Sokal announced expansion of its OEM-certified partnerships to over 10 programs, adding Stellantis and Nissan certifications to existing approvals from Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai, Acura, and INFINITI.
CallRevu Appoints Neil Moses Chief Executive Officer to Lead Automotive Retail’s Next Chapter of Growth
CallRevu, an automotive retail communications platform, appoints Neil Moses as Chief Executive Officer. Moses brings SaaS leadership experience.
BizzyCar's Recall Outreach and Service Engine Now Qualify for Kia Co-Op Advertising Support
BizzyCar's recall outreach and service retention tools now qualify for Kia co-op advertising support. This represents approval and endorsement of BizzyCar tools within a Kia dealer program.
Stellantis Joins ASE Connects as an Elite Partner & Founding Member of OEM Advisory Council
Stellantis joins ASE Connects as an Elite Partner and Founding Member of OEM Advisory Council. OEM endorsement and partnership program membership.
Volvo Cars sets former Porsche North America leader as global CEO
Klaus Zellmer, former Porsche North America leader, appointed as global CEO of Volvo Cars with a transition period planned. This is a C-suite leadership appointment at an OEM.
DigniFi to Offer Nissan Dealers Opportunity to Expand Flexible Payment Options for Service, Parts, and Accessories
DigniFi announced approval to offer its mobile-first financing platform to Nissan and INFINITI dealers. Vendor was selected for OEM dealer program offering service, parts, and accessories financing.
AutoAp Is Now The Recall Company
AutoAp officially changed its name to The Recall Company on September 8, 2026. The company rebranded to reflect its focus on recall management services.
Volie 15: Performance Check
Volie announces a new Campaign Message Report feature that provides visibility into SMS deliverability, replies, and appointment performance for BDC teams. The feature introduction includes new metrics and tools for monitoring customer engagement and call handling.
California’s CARS Act: How DealerOn Is Helping
DealerOn announces updated pricing display capabilities and OnGuard solution to help California dealers comply with the CARS Act requirements effective October 1, 2026. This represents new features/tools for regulatory compliance.
Volie Pulse Gives Dealers AI-Powered Visibility Into Every Customer Conversation
Volie announces Pulse, a new AI-powered feature that turns dealership calls into actionable intelligence for BDCs. This is the first announcement of a new product feature for the automotive communication platform.
WarrCloud Announces Data Sharing Agreement with Toyota Motor North America
WarrCloud announces data sharing agreement with Toyota Motor North America to source OEM data directly for warranty claims processing at Toyota and Lexus dealerships. This is OEM approval/endorsement of the vendor.
Introducing Blog Manager: Publish Blog Content Without Leaving Your DealerOn Site
DealerOn announces Blog Manager, a new feature enabling dealers to publish blog content directly within their DealerOn site without leaving the platform. The tool is designed to improve search visibility and conversion opportunities.
Creative Studio Pro Launch
AET Automotive formally launches Creative Studio Pro, a next-generation version of their design tool with enhanced speed and flexibility for dealership marketing.
Meet Reimagine AI: The Fastest Way to Refresh Your Ads
AET Automotive announces Reimagine AI, a new creative assistant feature within Creative Studio Pro for quickly refreshing ad designs with seasonal updates.
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