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OEM Approval·Dealer eProcess

Attention #Toyota CA retailers! We're delighted to announce that we are now a certified website and chat provider, and the ONLY trade tool provider for Toyota Canada retailers! You can now experience DEP's highest-converting websites, easy-to-use chat, and exclusive trade tool designed to enhance shopper engagement and maximize conversions. The sky is the limit with a DEP partnership---learn more about what we can offer by reading the press release below! https://bit.ly/4ikyHfA

Dealer eProcess (DEP) announced it is now a certified website, chat provider, and exclusive trade tool provider for Toyota Canada retailers.

Product Launch·GroundTruth

How We Choose Channels that Drive Real Business Results

GroundTruth announced the addition of Digital Out-of-Home to its marketing channel offerings, following earlier launches of Digital Audio & Podcasts and CTV. The company emphasizes its strategic approach to adding new channels based on measurability and attribution capabilities.

Case Study·Volie

Gerald Auto Groups Rise to #1 in the Region with Volie

Gerald Auto Group reports specific measurable results using Volie BDC software across 14 locations: 5.08% drop rate, improved tracking and transparency, and enhanced Subaru Starlink customer outreach. Case study includes quantified metrics and operational improvements.

Product Launch·Hunter Engineering

Hunter issues ADASLink® software update

Hunter Engineering releases software update for ADASLink diagnostic scan tool with enhancements including streamlined calibration process, update scheduling, NPS capabilities, and 2026 model year coverage.

Product Launch·Lectrium

Smarter Tools. Same Mission: Sell EVs.

Lectrium announces major refresh of EV merchandising tools including updates to EV Savings Badge, EV Range Map, and CO2 Footprint, plus introduces new Customer EV Report feature. These are new and enhanced products for automotive dealers.

OEM Approval·Autosled

Autosled Becomes Associate Member of the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) Membership provides automotive auctions nationwide with access to Autosled’s streamlined vehicle transport technology  ROCKVILLE, MD, January 21, 2025 – Autosled today announced it has joined the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) as an Associate Member. Recently ranked No. 9 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, and No. 12 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, this alignment with NAAA brings Autosled’s data-driven logistics technology to automotive auctions nationwide. “We are pleased to welcome Autosled as an associate member of NAAA,” said NAAA Executive Director Paul Lips. “We look forward to more providers like Autosled joining NAAA’s associate member ranks so that they can take full advantage of the benefits offered like discounted registration fees for our events and networking opportunities with our member auctions and fellow associate members.” The National Auto Auction Association (NAAA), was established in 1948 and consists of over 340 domestic and international automotive auctions with combined 2023 sales of 7.3 million vehicles and combined revenues of over $110 billion. Associate members, like Autosled, are voted in by NAAA’s board of directors and consist of leasing companies, insurance agencies, financial institutions, technology providers, equipment suppliers and more. Founded in 2019, Autosled works with over 12,000 transporters nationwide to provide a streamlined vehicle logistics platform to retail automotive dealerships, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), auctions, and individual shippers. With a 14,001% growth over the last three years, the company is well-positioned to continue supporting the retail automotive industry as it expands into partnerships with the automotive auction members of NAAA. According to David Sperau, Autosled’s Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, “The auction business is absolutely critical to retail automotive dealers, acting as the vital link between wholesalers, manufacturers, and consumers. I’m excited that Autosled is able to serve this community and feel confident that we will help improve the efficiency of the ecosystem in the process.” Auto auctions and retail automotive dealers interested in learning more about Autosled’s many vehicle transport benefits can stop by Booth #7921 during NADA 2025 for a full product demonstration. About Autosled Autosled provides seamless digital vehicle shipment options for dealers, transporters, auctioneers, brokers, and individuals. As a tech-first company, Autosled’s web and phone platforms create a marketplace between shippers and transporters that are faster, cheaper, and more reliable. Services include custom price quotes, secure online payments, electronic accounting and invoicing, online vehicle shipment scheduling, verified transporter insurance and a vetted network. Vehicles delivered through Autosled are trackable, with real-time GPS and communication with transporters throughout the process. For more information, visit: www.autosled.com. For Media Inquiries, contact: Peyton Hoffman CP Consulting Group (757) 748-4533 (cell) peyton.hoffman@autosled.com The post first appeared on Autosled.

Autosled announced membership in the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) as an Associate Member, gaining access to automotive auctions nationwide. This represents industry association approval and certification.

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