Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) acquires WrenchWay, a workforce development platform. WrenchWay's co-founders and employees join ASE to expand its workforce platform offerings.
RockED has launched a new parts department training program designed to strengthen customer relationships and dealership operations through role-based learning for parts staff.
Wikimotive announces executive leadership restructuring with new President (Danielle Billings), CEO (Zach Billings), and COO (Josh Billings). Strategic realignment of C-suite positions at automotive DMS/marketing vendor.
STAR announces launch of AI-powered Member Toolset suite designed to simplify API implementation and accelerate adoption across automotive retail ecosystem. This is a new product announcement from an automotive-relevant standards organization.
Privacy4Cars announces DisconnectedCar, a new solution addressing connected vehicle security risks. This is a first-time product launch from a vendor serving dealership cybersecurity needs.
Lucid Motors announced an 18% US workforce reduction and the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer.
AutoAlert case study showing a Southeast CDJR dealership achieved 215 vehicle acquisitions, 60% gross profit increase, and more sales opportunities in three months using their platform.
Insignia Group case study: Coon Rapids CDJR accessory manager Kyle Johnson drove $87,000 in monthly accessory sales and $12k in a single day, with 70% tied to used vehicle sales through a refined process. Includes specific metrics and measurable outcomes.
A New York dealership implements mobile service software from Curbee, with the provider claiming nearly 40% of repair orders can be completed off-site. This demonstrates measurable results using a vendor's product in the fixed ops/service category.
Xcite Automotive announces elevation of Ryan Gee from President to Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth and product innovation.
Case study showing Titus-Will Toyota increased productive inventory by 21,959 units and added $11,000 in potential monthly gross profit using PartsEdge inventory management solution.
A company announces the next step in its brand evolution and rebranding effort. Team has grown and capabilities expanded with updated branding to reflect forward movement.
RockED announced the FTC Pricing Enforcement: A Dealer Information Series, a free educational program for dealerships. This is a new educational product offering launched nationally.
Motorq appoints Adi Bhashyam as President to lead the company into the AI era of vehicle intelligence. C-suite executive appointment.
Motorq introduces Motorq Fuse, a new Fleet AI product for instant answers and early issue detection. First-time announcement of a new AI-powered product.
BendPak introduces Apex, a new pro-consumer product line built to BendPak specifications. First-time announcement of a new branded product.
Kia reduces the entry price of the EV6 electric vehicle by $5,000. This is a published pricing change by an OEM affecting dealer inventory and retail pricing.
MotorWorld, part of MileOne Automotive Group, improved claims processing speed and technician efficiency using MileOne's online claims solution. The case study demonstrates specific operational benefits in fixed operations.
DealerOn announces DealerOn Sidekick, a new AI-powered suite of tools designed to enhance dealership website management, merchandising, engagement, and performance insights. Official press release from automotive dealership software vendor.
DealerOn launches OnPrompt, a new AI search visibility platform for automotive dealerships that helps dealers monitor their presence in AI-powered search experiences. Platform provides visibility into sentiment, competitive positioning, and content gaps.
Fuse Autotech announced a $10M Series A funding round. Fuse Autotech is an automotive dealership software vendor serving the dealer ecosystem.
AmpUp announces KlooBot, an AI-powered diagnostic tool for EV charger uptime management integrated into their EV Cloud platform. New product feature launched for the first time.
Fullpath acquires Fuse Autotech's Dynamic Payments Solution (Pulse 2.0). Clear acquisition of a payments technology product serving the automotive dealership F&I ecosystem.
Pinewood.AI announced as a new member of STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the automotive industry's leading IT standards organization. This represents formal recognition and certification within the automotive retail ecosystem.
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