Force Marketing Named a 2025 Google Premier Partner
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.
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Honda notifies repair network that proof is needed of OEM scans for all collision repairs going forward
American Honda notifies Honda and Acura Certified Shops of requirement to provide proof of OEM scans for all collision repairs. This is an OEM mandate/policy for collision repair network.
Armatus Dealer Uplift Starts 2026 on a High Note with New Endorsement from RIADA
Armatus Dealer Uplift announces endorsement by the Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association (RIADA) as exclusive provider for Retail Warranty Reimbursement services. This is the company's 28th state dealer association endorsement.
DigniFi Partners with Mazda North American Operations to Deliver Buy Now, Pay Later Financing Solutions
DigniFi announced a strategic partnership with Mazda North American Operations enabling 550+ Mazda dealerships to offer Buy Now, Pay Later financing for service, parts, and F&I products. This represents OEM approval and selection of DigniFi's platform.
Maserati North America Partners with Team MXS
Maserati North America officially welcomes Team MXS into their exclusive OEM Program for Tier 3 dealership websites and digital services. This is OEM program approval.
BMW EV Tools Program Insider Scoop! + Webinar Info
BMW announces collaboration between BMW, Shift Digital, and Lectrium for an EV retail program launched in March 2025. This describes an OEM-approved program for dealerships.
Team Velocity Named Official Custom Creative Vendor for Premium Automaker
Team Velocity is selected by BMW of North America as official custom creative vendor for Tier 2 and Tier 3 creative for BMW retailers. This is OEM program approval.
Dealer OMG Announces Integration with Fortellis App Marketplace
Dealer OMG announces it is now an approved vendor on the Fortellis App Marketplace, enabling integration with dealership DMS data through Fortellis for digital advertising. This represents official approval/certification on a major automotive platform.
Blink Charging Awarded Sourcewell Contract, Expanding Access to EV ChargingSolutions for Public Sector Entities
Blink Charging announced it was awarded a Sourcewell contract for EV charging equipment and services through September 2029. This is a government/competitive procurement award, though not strictly OEM approval, it represents formal program selection.
Foureyes | Foureyes Achieves Certification in Reynolds Certified Interface…
Foureyes announced completion of the Reynolds Certified Interface (RCI) Program certification, allowing secure data integration between Foureyes and Reynolds FOCUS CRM.
CI&T Joins Leading Automotive Technical Standards Association, STAR
CI&T was added to the STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail) membership organization as an automotive technology provider. This represents official endorsement/approval by the automotive industry standards body.
Team Velocity Expands Partnership with Hyundai Through New Website Certification
Team Velocity has been certified by Hyundai Motor America as an official website provider in the Hyundai Digital Marketing Program, expanding their partnership.
Adpearance Named Certified Partner in the Hyundai Digital Marketing Program
Adpearance was selected as a certified partner in the Hyundai Digital Marketing Program. This represents OEM approval and certification for a dealership marketing vendor.
Foureyes Achieves Certification in Reynolds Certified Interface…
Foureyes announces it has achieved Reynolds Certified Interface (RCI) Program certification, enabling secure data integration with Reynolds FOCUS CRM. This represents vendor certification by a major platform provider.
Force Marketing Named an Authorized Provider for General Motors Canada
Force Marketing is selected as an authorized provider for the GM Canada CSSR Choice Program. This represents OEM approval and program inclusion for the vendor.
Toyota, Lexus issue approval for Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS® alignment and calibration system
Hunter Engineering announces that Toyota and Lexus have approved its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for their North American dealer and collision networks, bringing total OEM approvals to seven.
Envoy Becomes ‘Certified National Vendor’ for DayBlink GPO
Envoy Technologies is certified as an official vendor for DayBlink GPO, making its EV car-sharing services available to over 1,100 independent luxury hotels. This is GPO vendor certification.
Premion Earns Platinum Status for Triple TAG Certification, Cementing Commitment as a Trusted CTV Advertising Platform
Premion announces it has achieved TAG Platinum status with three certifications from the Trustworthy Accountability Group for digital advertising safety and transparency. This is a third-party certification/approval.
Premion earns Platinum status for triple TAG certification
Premion, a CTV/OTT advertising platform, achieved TAG Platinum certification status by earning three different certifications from Trustworthy Accountability Group (Brand Safety, Anti-Fraud, and Anti-Malware). Recognition of third-party industry certification.
OfferLogix Announced as Newest Stellantis Preferred Partner for Dealer Lead-Gen Solutions
OfferLogix is announced as a Stellantis Preferred Partner for dealer lead-generation solutions. OfferLogix's pre-qualification platform is approved for Stellantis dealer programs.
Toyota, Lexus issue approval for Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS® alignment and calibration system
Hunter Engineering announced that Toyota and Lexus approved its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for their North American dealer networks. This brings Hunter's total OEM approvals to seven.
Honda notifies repair network that proof is needed of OEM scans for all collision repairs going forward
Honda announces requirement for OEM scans on all collision repairs at Honda and Acura Certified Shops. This is a new OEM mandate/requirement for approved repair vendors.
Future Energy launches Pro+ service, forges new strategic partnership with The Shop by FordDirect
Future Energy announced it is a preferred vendor for The Shop by FordDirect and launched a Pro+ service offering. This represents OEM program approval/partnership with Ford's dealer program.
New Mandate for Dealer Security in 2026 – Justin Shanken on What the Fixed Ops?!
Mercedes-Benz has issued a new security certification and audit mandate for 2026, signaling an OEM-driven cybersecurity requirement that impacts dealer compliance.
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