CARDR ( NEW )
CARDR is introduced as a new tool for dealers to navigate Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) at auctions. The article explicitly marks this as 'NEW' and announces the product for the first time.
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Team Velocity and VINCUE Partner to Deliver AI-Driven Trade Cycle Intelligence, Automating Acquisition from the Service Lane to the Showroom
Team Velocity and VINCUE announced a new partnership integrating AI-driven trade cycle intelligence. This appears to be a new product/solution launch combining their technologies.
TradePending Partners with WheelsTV to Feature Video Test Drives in its Enhanced AutoBio Reports
TradePending announced integration of WheelsTV's video test drive library into its AutoBio product. This represents a new feature/product capability being launched for the first time.
The 5 Benefits of ASAP: Why Dealer Groups Need Automated Score Aggregation Now
Oxlo announces ASAP (Automated Score Aggregation Program), a new solution for dealer groups to aggregate and analyze customer survey data and satisfaction metrics. This is the first public announcement of a new product for the dealership ecosystem.
Blink Charging Names Michael Bercovich Chief Financial Officer
Blink Charging announced the appointment of Michael Bercovich as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 23, 2025. Bercovich brings CFO experience from multiple companies including Helios Global Payments Solutions and MyOutDesk.
PureCars Delivers Outstanding Results for Dealers in Collaboration with Meta — PureCars
PureCars announced measurable results from their Meta advertising collaboration with dealership partners in 2024, highlighting performance improvements from Meta's Conversion API implementation and optimization strategy shifts. The announcement includes specific outcomes from their customer data and marketing platform.
EVready® Manage is the final component of the EVready Simplify solution, designed to tackle the challenges of scaling EV charging infrastructure across multiple locations. This powerful tool integrates with EVready Guardian to provide a centralized platform for businesses, particularly car dealerships, to efficiently manage their charging operations. EVready Manage offers comprehensive visibility and control over EV chargers, assists with operational energy needs, and provides dedicated station support. It also enables participation in demand response programs across the United States, potentially generating additional revenue. By streamlining EV charging operations and addressing scalability issues, EVready Manage empowers businesses to expand their EV offerings while maintaining centralized control and optimizing their charging infrastructure performance. Learn more at: https://hubs.ly/Q031ZHYM0 #evready #evreadysimplify #evreadymange #demandresponse #energymanagement #cardealership #scalability #evcharging #evse #evEVready® Manage is the final component of the EVready Simplify solution, designed to tackle the challenges of scaling EV charging infrastructure across multiple locations. This powerful tool integrates with EVready Guardian to provide a centralized platfWatch video on Facebook.com
EVready announced EVready Manage, a new tool for managing EV charging infrastructure across multiple dealership locations. The product integrates with EVready Guardian to provide centralized control, visibility, and demand response program participation capabilities.
Driving the Future: Inside Team Velocity’s Launch of AI-Powered Vehicle Detail Videos
Team Velocity announced the launch of Vehicle Detail Videos (VDVs), an AI-powered tool that automatically generates video content from dealership inventory photos and OEM data. The product is part of their Apollo Customer Experience Platform and is designed to increase conversion rates on vehicle detail pages.
Back in November at MRC, we teamed up with Fullpath to introduce Curator, the industry's first Unified Intelligence Engine. We're about two weeks away from NADA where we can finally demo it with you! If you'll be attending, schedule your demo here: https://www.gubagoo.com/cp/nada2025Curator - Normalize. Unify. Act.Watch video on Facebook.com
Gubagoo and Fullpath announced Curator, described as the industry's first Unified Intelligence Engine for automotive dealerships. This is a new product announcement.
New shopper details in your CRM with every lead
Cars.com announces a platform update adding enhanced shopper details to leads in dealership CRMs. New feature launch for existing product.
CDK LAUNCHES THE FUNDAMENTALS SUITE: A PROVEN AND SCALABLE CORE BUSINESS SYSTEM FOR SMALLER AUTO DEALERSHIPS
CDK announces the launch of CDK Fundamentals Suite, a new core business system designed specifically for 1-2 franchise and independent automotive dealerships. Press release announcing a new product offering.
Today we celebrate an end and new beginning as Michael Hopkins transitions into the role of Chief Marketing Officer, following Angela Rizzo's retirement at the end of last month. To mark the transition, Angela's last official act, and Michael's first, was to interview each other for a special episode of the Cue the New Leader podcast. You can watch or listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/3Ddp57o. Michael was most recently serving as Chief Experience Officer at VINCUE, responsible for defining, communicating, and evolving our dealer's journey with VINCUE. During the last 3 years he worked closely with Angela and her team, making this transition natural and smooth. Thank you one final time to Angela for her years of service and congratulations to Michael as you step into this role!Today we celebrate an end and new beginning as Michael Hopkins transitions into the role of Chief Marketing Officer, following Angela Rizzo's retirement at the end of last month. To mark the transition, Angela's last official act, and Michael's first, waWatch video on Facebook.com
VINCUE announces Michael Hopkins transitions to Chief Marketing Officer following Angela Rizzo's retirement. Leadership change at C-suite level.
NCC™ Announces Launch of Compliance Workflow, Revolutionizing Automotive Dealership Compliance and Sales Process Enablement
NCC announces the launch of Compliance Workflow, a new feature within its Complete Credit platform designed to streamline credit, compliance, and sales process enablement for automotive dealerships. This is an official announcement of a new product feature.
Lendbuzz Announces a New $400 Million Forward Flow Agreement with Viola Credit
Lendbuzz, an AI-based auto lending fintech company, announced a new $400 million forward flow agreement with Viola Credit. This represents continued strategic investment commitment in the auto financing space.
Premion Expands Ad Tech to Boost Cross-Channel Growth
Premion announces expansion of its ad tech capabilities and new tools for cross-channel campaign execution and optimization, including integration of Octillion for enhanced DSP functionality.
From Search to Sold: Autotrader’s AI Tools You Need to See at NADA
Autotrader announces new AI-powered tools for dealers including smarter search functionality, conversational buyer tools, and data-driven market expansion features being showcased at NADA.
Lendbuzz Welcomes Diane Offereins to Board of Directors
Lendbuzz announces Diane Offereins joining its board of directors. Offereins brings 35+ years of financial services experience including executive leadership at Discover Financial Services.
Case Study - CDJR's Dealership Turnaround: Accelerated by Covideo
Lindsay CDJR in the D.C. area improved internet lead conversions and sales performance using Covideo's video solution, with leadership changes contributing to turnaround. Article details measurable business improvement from using the vendor's product.
Why We Built Pulse: A Private Survey Solution for Dealerships
Widewail announces Pulse, a new private survey product designed for car dealerships to collect structured customer feedback. The product aims to help dealerships gather actionable insights while minimizing customer friction and team overload.
StoneEagle to Unveil Next-Gen F&I Solutions at NADA 2026
StoneEagle is unveiling next-generation F&I solutions at NADA 2026, featuring data-driven empowerment capabilities. A new product line for a dealership F&I vendor is being announced.
How Genesis of Charlotte Became #1 in District Sales—and Turned Inventory 135% Faster
Genesis of Charlotte partnered with Adpearance and achieved #1 district sales ranking with inventory turn rate increasing 135% (from 20% to 47%) between November 2024 and August 2025. Specific measurable outcomes from vendor implementation are documented.
Carleton, Inc. Welcomes Tim Yalich as Vice President of Business Development | Carleton, Inc. | Consumer Lending Software
Carleton, Inc. announces the hiring of Tim Yalich as Vice President of Business Development to drive strategic growth initiatives.
Dealership Data Study Identifies Appointment Rate Benchmarks Across Q3
Foureyes publishes benchmark data from a study of approximately 700 dealerships, identifying lead-to-sale conversion rates and appointment metrics for Q3. This presents measurable industry data.
Retail Rental Enablement
Dealerware reports a case study of an Austin, TX dealership using its fleet management solution to reduce fleet expenses and monetize their rental vehicle program, achieving a 27-point CSI boost and higher RO values.
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