Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
Blink Charging announced that its Series 7, 8, and 9 charger models received OCPP 2.0.1 certification from the Open Charge Alliance, making it one of only five U.S. companies with this certification. This represents an important industry standard certification achievement.
Repairify announced the appointment of Srisu Subrahmanyam as Chief Executive Officer and Keith Crerar as Chief Transformation Officer. Both executives bring automotive industry experience and will lead the company's digital transformation growth initiatives.
Blink Charging announced the launch of its Shasta line of Level 2 EV chargers, including Shasta 48 and Shasta 80 models specifically designed for multifamily and fleet applications. This represents a new product line expansion for the company's charging equipment portfolio.
STAR announces publication of its first Sales Lead API standard for automotive to standardize sales lead data exchange. This is a new industry standard/product being released.
Verkada announces new AI-Powered Unified Timeline feature and expanded access control and perimeter security offerings. These are new product features being released for the first time.
Hyundai dealership reports breaking a 6-month sales drought for Ioniq 6 through strategic campaign management and market intelligence. Includes specific outcome (breaking sales drought) and measurable challenge resolution.
Knight Automotive Group reports generating $400,000 in gross profit over eight months using Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) for private-party acquisitions. Includes specific financial metrics and measurable outcomes.
Gaudin Ford reports 39% sales increase using Apollo integrated retail platform through FordDirect. Includes specific measurable outcome from actual dealer implementation.
Asbury Automotive Group reports measurable productivity gains and improvements in training efficiency from a pilot program with Tekion's Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC). Specific outcomes and metrics from early feedback are included.
Spiffy and Blink AI announce a strategic integration partnership to provide seamless mobile service scheduling for dealerships. New integration partnership unveiled at NADA2026.
PureCars announces the release of RylieAI, a new AI-powered toolset for automotive advertising and customer engagement. Official announcement of a new product powered by their proprietary CDP platform.
DigniFi announces appointment of Eileen Cavanaugh as Chief Financial Officer and three new board members (Scott Roberts, Rachel Richards, Kenny DellaPorta). Official announcement of C-suite and senior leadership changes.
Maus Nissan of Brooksville reports measurable results using DigniFi financing solutions, including 144 customers accessing $451,840 in financing from January to September 2024. Case includes specific outcomes and metrics.
Srisu Subrahmanyam is named as new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. The article highlights his background as EVP at OPENLANE and track record in large-scale business transformations.
Premion announced the launch of its scaled live programmatic sports advertising platform for CTV/OTT, enabling advertisers to access premium live sports inventory. This is a new product launch by an advertising vendor relevant to dealership marketing.
Repairify announces Srisu Subrahmanyam as new CEO and the creation of a new chief technology officer position. Leadership appointment at automotive service software vendor.
Cox Automotive announces new vAuto integration with UVeye that brings AI-powered vehicle inspection capabilities into the appraisal and inventory sourcing process. New feature integration for inventory management platform.
Tekmetric announces integration support for Nexpart Multi-Seller, enabling customers to access their entire parts supply chain from one screen. New feature launch for automotive dealership software vendor.
Repairify announces the appointment of Srisu Subrahmanyam as chief executive officer and chief technology officer. Leadership change at automotive dealership software vendor.
Cars.com announces Smart Response, a new AI-powered feature for responding to dealer reviews, now included with Premium marketplace subscriptions. This is a new product feature launch.
Jack Kain Ford reports using FordDirect's Platform Solution to achieve a 30% transaction rate. This is a case study with specific measurable outcomes using a dealership vendor's product.
Dealerlogix (owned by Vehlo) announces approval as a certified provider in Volkswagen's eConnect Program. This represents OEM certification/approval for an automotive dealership software vendor.
Stream Companies announces certification as a social media management vendor for Kia Canada's Social Media Management Program. Represents OEM program approval and certification.
Spiffy announces integration of its Digital Servicing platform with CDK DMS available on Fortellis Marketplace, and expansion of program with Krause Genesis. New integration announcement.
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