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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 officially welcomes Team MXS into their exclusive OEM Program for Tier 3 dealership websites and digital services. This is OEM program approval.
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 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 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 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 announced completion of the Reynolds Certified Interface (RCI) Program certification, allowing secure data integration between Foureyes and Reynolds FOCUS CRM.
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 has been certified by Hyundai Motor America as an official website provider in the Hyundai Digital Marketing Program, expanding their partnership.
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 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 is selected as an authorized provider for the GM Canada CSSR Choice Program. This represents OEM approval and program inclusion for the vendor.
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 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 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, 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 is announced as a Stellantis Preferred Partner for dealer lead-generation solutions. OfferLogix's pre-qualification platform is approved for Stellantis dealer programs.
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.
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