Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
Volie announces Pulse, an AI-powered call assistant for BDC operations that scores calls based on agent-customer communication. This is the first major product under Volie Intelligence suite with a free trial beginning May 19th.
ACV Auctions announces refreshed Search Results Page (SRP) experience launching in beta with progressive rollout. New feature launch for the wholesale auction platform.
Hankey Group launches Bitcoin Crypto Lending Program for vehicle and real estate financing through subsidiaries. New financial product launch for automotive customers, tangentially relevant to F&I.
Dealer Inspire announces new Dynamic Inline Banners feature that adjusts promotional content based on shopper search filters. New product feature launch.
CUDL releases free ebook titled 'Five Ways Credit Unions Hold The Key to Dealer Success' to help dealers leverage credit union financing partnerships. New content asset announced.
Transportation platform announces Price Check Plus, an AI-powered pricing tool with marketplace intelligence for shippers and carriers to optimize rate decisions.
GroundTruth announces AI Video Creator, a new tool that enables users to generate custom video ads for mobile, desktop, CTV, and OTT channels using brand identity inputs.
Impel and FordDirect announce a new bi-directional integration bringing conversational AI capabilities to Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers. The integration enables personalized customer experiences across the customer lifecycle.
Mitchell announced that Claim Genius' AI can now be accessed through the Mitchell Intelligent Open Platform (MIOP), allowing carriers to use Mitchell Intelligent Estimating with Claim Genius AI. This represents a new integration/feature availability.
Cars Commerce announced the launch of the new Cars Commerce Hub, a consolidated platform providing single sign-on, unified reporting, and enhanced market insights. This is a new product launch.
A vendor announced the ability to pull 18 months of previous Service and Sales customer data via DMS integration with Authenticom, enabling instant bulk subscription growth for their Value Watch product. This is a new feature capability tied to an existing product.
Volie announces a new bulk status updates feature for its Appointment Dashboard that allows teams to manage high appointment volumes more efficiently. This is a new feature release announced for the first time.
Hercules Systems announced the launch of the Hercules Profit Calculator App, a new tool designed to help dealerships transform their service departments from cost centers to profit centers.
asTech and Launch Tech USA announced a new integration making asTech Connect app pre-installed on over 5,000 LAUNCH Tech USA diagnostic platforms. The integration is now available on compatible SmartLink C devices and allows users to access tutorials and remote OE tool access.
ASE announces the launch of ASE Connects, a new nationwide initiative in partnership with WrenchWay to connect shops, dealerships, and schools. This is a new product/initiative launch.
Work Truck Solutions announced collaboration with Ford Pro to launch LocateFordWorkTrucks.com, an online tool for locating and purchasing work-ready trucks and vans in Ford dealer inventory.
PureCars CEO Aaron Sheeks announces the launch of RylieAI as part of the company's 2025 plans. The announcement comes alongside a reflection on 2024 achievements and the company's vision for automotive marketing innovation.
RockED partners with Dealer Tire (implied through Impel) to launch an AI Certification Program focused on tire-specific supply chain logistics and customer support training for dealership employees.
Volie announces the launch of a new Manager Certification Course designed for service BDC managers, offering comprehensive training on high-performance culture and KPI optimization.
BG Products and Motorcraft announce the launch of two new diesel engine additives designed for Ford and Lincoln vehicles to enhance fuel quality and performance.
CDK announces launch of its built-in Customer Data Platform (CDP) at NADA 2026, unifying customer information and delivering real-time insights across the dealership. New product integrated into CDK's DXP platform.
Verkada announces enhancements to its Command platform including deepened integration of Verkada Guest and Verkada Access Control with new visitor access capabilities. While not exclusively automotive-focused, Verkada serves dealership security needs.
Click-Ins, an AI vehicle inspection platform founded in Israel, announces its arrival in the U.S. market. The tool uses smartphone photos to detect vehicle damage for dealerships and insurers.
OfferLogix announces the launch of its Credit Approval Solution, a new product that delivers instant, credit-verified offers with tailored APRs and payment terms for automotive retail. The solution integrates with Equifax to enable frictionless digital finance experiences for dealerships.
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