Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
Affinitiv announces CapSure, a new integration with Meta AI glasses for hands-free service video inspections. First product offering of this kind announced by the company.
UpdatePromise, a fixed operations platform, has been selected by Mazda as a preferred provider for service scheduling and digital service tools. The platform integrates service operations, customer communication, and financing for Mazda retailers.
America's Auto Auction announced the acquisition of Dealers Auto Auction of the Rockies, marking the company's first location in Colorado. This represents an ownership transfer in the automotive wholesale sector.
Lotlinx launches LotGPT, a free AI chatbot specifically designed for car dealerships to manage inventory, optimize pricing, and provide operational insights. Executive leadership discusses the new product on CBT News.
myKaarma announces a new integration with AutoService AI to add conversational AI capabilities for service lane appointment booking and customer inquiries. This is a new product feature being introduced for the first time.
Repairify and Opus IVS completed their merger to form a unified leader in automotive diagnostics. The transaction brings two diagnostics businesses together under one combined company.
Privacy4Cars launches DisconnectedCar, a new product designed to end prior users' remote vehicle access. Specific product launch announcement for a dealership ecosystem vendor.
ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) acquires WrenchWay, a workforce development platform. WrenchWay's co-founders and employees join ASE to expand its workforce platform offerings.
RockED has launched a new parts department training program designed to strengthen customer relationships and dealership operations through role-based learning for parts staff.
Wikimotive announces executive leadership restructuring with new President (Danielle Billings), CEO (Zach Billings), and COO (Josh Billings). Strategic realignment of C-suite positions at automotive DMS/marketing vendor.
STAR announces launch of AI-powered Member Toolset suite designed to simplify API implementation and accelerate adoption across automotive retail ecosystem. This is a new product announcement from an automotive-relevant standards organization.
Privacy4Cars announces DisconnectedCar, a new solution addressing connected vehicle security risks. This is a first-time product launch from a vendor serving dealership cybersecurity needs.
Lucid Motors announced an 18% US workforce reduction and the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer.
AutoAlert case study showing a Southeast CDJR dealership achieved 215 vehicle acquisitions, 60% gross profit increase, and more sales opportunities in three months using their platform.
Insignia Group case study: Coon Rapids CDJR accessory manager Kyle Johnson drove $87,000 in monthly accessory sales and $12k in a single day, with 70% tied to used vehicle sales through a refined process. Includes specific metrics and measurable outcomes.
A New York dealership implements mobile service software from Curbee, with the provider claiming nearly 40% of repair orders can be completed off-site. This demonstrates measurable results using a vendor's product in the fixed ops/service category.
Xcite Automotive announces elevation of Ryan Gee from President to Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth and product innovation.
Case study showing Titus-Will Toyota increased productive inventory by 21,959 units and added $11,000 in potential monthly gross profit using PartsEdge inventory management solution.
A company announces the next step in its brand evolution and rebranding effort. Team has grown and capabilities expanded with updated branding to reflect forward movement.
RockED announced the FTC Pricing Enforcement: A Dealer Information Series, a free educational program for dealerships. This is a new educational product offering launched nationally.
Motorq appoints Adi Bhashyam as President to lead the company into the AI era of vehicle intelligence. C-suite executive appointment.
Motorq introduces Motorq Fuse, a new Fleet AI product for instant answers and early issue detection. First-time announcement of a new AI-powered product.
BendPak introduces Apex, a new pro-consumer product line built to BendPak specifications. First-time announcement of a new branded product.
Kia reduces the entry price of the EV6 electric vehicle by $5,000. This is a published pricing change by an OEM affecting dealer inventory and retail pricing.
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