Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
PureCars announces RylieAI, a new AI-powered digital employee tool designed to improve customer connections, increase revenue, and streamline dealership operations. CEO Aaron Sheeks highlights this cutting-edge innovation.
TradePending announces full support for ASC Specification with enhanced first-party data tracking and customer engagement capabilities. CEO Brice Englert describes new functionality to address dealer demand.
CallRevu announced the upcoming launch of DylanAI, an AI-powered receptionist for dealership phone systems. This is a new product feature launching for the first time.
Tekion announces a strategic partnership with BSC Supply through Tekion's Automotive Partner Cloud (APC), enabling streamlined access to dealership supplies and print services. This introduces a new integration/partnership capability.
Manheim announces a UI update to Manheim.com with improved filter functionality and layout. Filters are being relocated to the top of the page for better navigation and visibility.
Experian announces Fraud Protect, a new web-based identity verification and fraud detection solution for automotive dealers. This is a new product launch from a major vendor.
Manheim announces a new Simulcast Buyer-Auctioneer Chat feature for real-time communication during auctions. This is a new feature launch for a major automotive vendor platform.
Cox Automotive announces EV Battery Health Scores are now available on Autotrader listings as of January 20, 2025. This is a new feature launching on a major dealer-facing platform.
PureCars unveiled RylieAI, a new AI-powered platform combining advanced AI technology with PureCars' proprietary data tools for dealership marketing, customer relationship management, and workflow automation. This is a new product announcement.
TSD Mobility announces a strategic collaboration with Uber for Business that integrates on-demand ride requests directly into the TSD dealership platform.
iService announces a new text-to-pay mobile payment solution for dealership service lane checkout. This is a new product feature for the service operations vendor.
Kudelski IoT and KEYper Systems announce a strategic collaboration to offer integrated key management and tracking solutions for dealerships. This launches a combined product offering for the dealership ecosystem.
Hunter Engineering announces an enhanced version of its HawkEye® XL Commercial Alignment System, now available internationally and being showcased at the ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
FRIKINtech announced that AI lead follow-up capability is now available for their SALESiQ product, which provides dynamic payment tools for dealership websites. The feature extends successful AI functionality from their TRADEiQ tool.
Cars.com announced a new feature that automatically alerts dealers when shoppers they've connected with submit leads to other dealerships on the platform. This shopper alert capability is now available to Cars.com customers with lead details delivered to their CRM.
CDK announces a new AI-driven technology platform at NADA Show 2026, featuring automotive retail's largest dataset. This is a new product/platform launch from a major dealership software vendor.
NextGear Capital (Cox Automotive) announces a new sign-in experience integrating Bridge ID with Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On capabilities. This is a new feature launch for a dealership-relevant vendor.
DAS Technology announces the launch of AI-powered, hyper-personalized vehicle sales videos as a new feature in its Consumer Data and Experience Platform. This represents a new product capability designed to convert car shoppers.
asTech announced integration with LAUNCH Tech USA diagnostic platforms, now pre-installed on 5,000+ diagnostic tools. This represents a significant product integration and availability expansion.
Verkada announced a new integration partnership with SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks and product enhancements at its VerkadaOne London conference. The announcement represents a new product integration being launched to the market.
ChargeLab released Spark AI Chat, an AI-powered assistant for EV charger troubleshooting integrated into the site host dashboard. Product feature launch for EV infrastructure management.
AsTech April 2025 newsletter announcing new OE tool support for Hyundai and Kia models through GDS and KDS toolkits. Product expansion for diagnostic tool platform.
TradePending announced launch of Value Watch, an automated tool for dealerships providing monthly vehicle value updates to customers via email and text. New product designed to increase brand awareness and sales opportunities.
CCC Intelligent Solutions and OEConnection announced integration of OEC's RepairLogic solution into CCC ONE platform, expected to roll out in early 2026. This streamlines collision repair workflows and represents a significant product integration.
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