Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
DataOne Software released a case study showing Overfuel using its vehicle data and VIN decoding APIs to strengthen digital retail experiences. Overfuel licensed DataOne solutions to improve personalized shopping and SEO-optimized dealer websites.
Cars.com announced enhanced lead details now available in CRM, providing shoppers' activity context before and after lead submission. This update gives sales teams more detailed real-time insights to improve conversion of high-intent marketplace leads.
RunBuggy, an AI-powered automotive logistics platform, announces a $37 million Series B funding round led by Centana Growth Partners. The company serves the automotive transportation and logistics ecosystem which is adjacent to dealer operations.
SALESiQ reports measurable results for independent dealerships, showing installations generating over 150 fresh leads monthly with 98% of leads clicking on payment details. Includes specific metrics and outcomes from independent dealer deployments.
World Hyundai dealership reports measurable results using DigniFi's financing solutions, helping 235 customers access over $676,800 in financing and winning DigniFi's Best in District and Region Award in 3 quarters of 2024. Includes specific metrics and outcomes.
RunBuggy announces the addition of Dennis Cook as National Director of Sales and Rene F. Cejas as Director of Customer Success and Business Development. Both hires bring significant automotive industry experience from Copart and Cox Automotive.
Space Auto announces new features and updates to its platform including smarter navigation, UI improvements, and tools for dealers to increase sales and efficiency. This is a product feature launch by an automotive dealership vendor.
Announcement of Recall Capture, a new recall automation platform for mobile repairs in beta, designed for fixed ops teams to close recalls without headcount increases.
Case study showing how faster vehicle movement through improved logistics helps Hyundai dealerships increase sales performance by improving inventory velocity KPIs.
Force Marketing announced it achieved Google Premier Partner status, the highest recognition in Google's Partners program, placing them in the top 3% of agencies nationwide.
Digital Dealership System announces Pulse AI, a new AI-powered analytics and chatbot platform for dealerships. This is a new product launch for the DMS/dealership intelligence ecosystem.
RunBuggy announces the launch of RunBuggy Reserve, a new premium tier program for vehicle transportation with performance-vetted top transporters. This is a new product offering for the automotive logistics ecosystem.
ACV Auctions announces a refreshed Search Results Page experience coming to its marketplace platform. New product feature update currently in beta rollout.
DAS Technology reveals groundbreaking advancements including the AI Engage tool during NADA Show 2025. New feature announcement from automotive retail technology vendor.
Impel has partnered with RockED to develop the first standardized AI certification program for automotive retailers. This is a new product offering announced via press release.
GroundTruth reports case study showing advertisers achieved 50% sales lift when adding audio campaigns to their CTV + Mobile strategy. Includes specific performance metrics.
Polly reports that 84% of Gen Z and millennial buyers want insurance options during vehicle sales, with many willing to buy additional F&I products if they save on insurance. Includes specific consumer preference metrics.
Ansira's location data management helped a national insurance company achieve a 300% increase in search impressions. While the vendor serves multiple industries, this case study includes specific measurable outcomes.
Autosoft DMS case study featuring Weber Motor Company in Cuero, TX, describing how the DMS empowers their dealership across sales and service departments. However, the article lacks specific quantified metrics of success.
ACERTUS announces promotion of Michael DeLuca from CFO to CEO, effective immediately, along with additional executive appointments. ACERTUS is automotive logistics-as-a-service, relevant to dealership operations.
EVPassport announces senior-level executive appointments including General Counsel, VP of Commercial Sales, and VP of Product. EVPassport is an EV charging vendor, not automotive dealership ecosystem focused.
STAR announces the publication of its Automotive Retail Domain Model, a comprehensive unified data architecture for standardizing data exchange across the automotive retail industry. This is a new product announcement for the first time.
Impel reports measurable results from analyzing customer data across 50 dealerships and 120,000 repair orders, showing 27% more service appointments, 95 additional repair orders per dealership per month, and 22% increase in service revenue. This is a case study with specific quantified outcomes.
STAR announces the release of new API standards for fleet vehicle rentals and loyalty customer leads in retail automotive. This is the first standards release in these areas.
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