Employee Spotlight – Jose Rosas
Crystal Clean announces Jose Rosas's promotion to Branch Sales Manager after 11 years with the company. This is a promotion below VP level.
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Dynamic inline banners respond to every shopper search
Dealer Inspire announces new Dynamic Inline Banners feature that adjusts promotional content based on shopper search filters. New product feature launch.
EBlock is thrilled to welcome Cathy Powell as our new Senior Manager, Commercial Accounts! With nearly 28 years in the automotive industry, Cathy brings a wealth of experience in commercial client relations, remarketing strategies, and operational efficiencies. Her deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence make her a valuable addition to our team. At EBlock, Cathy will continue her mission of driving client success through innovative auction solutions and strategic expertise. Welcome aboard, Cathy!
EBlock announces hiring of Cathy Powell as Senior Manager, Commercial Accounts with nearly 28 years automotive industry experience. New senior manager position.
CUDL Releases Free Dealer eBook: Five Ways Credit Unions Hold The Key to Dealer Success
CUDL releases free ebook titled 'Five Ways Credit Unions Hold The Key to Dealer Success' to help dealers leverage credit union financing partnerships. New content asset announced.
Double Tire Sales in 60 Days with Easy Tread
Spiffy's Easy Tread tire scanning device case study showing Krause Auto Group achieved 100% increase in tire sales in 60 days. Includes specific measurable outcome from a dealership using the vendor's product.
Maximize Profitability with Price Check Plus!
Transportation platform announces Price Check Plus, an AI-powered pricing tool with marketplace intelligence for shippers and carriers to optimize rate decisions.
Srisu Subrahmanyam named new CEO of Repairify Srisu Subrahmanyam named new CEO of Repairify
Repairify appoints Srisu Subrahmanyam as Chief Executive Officer. Subrahmanyam brings experience in business transformations and international market growth.
Dent Wizard Welcomes Chris Cole as Vice President of Operations Support
Dent Wizard announces the appointment of Chris Cole as Vice President of Operations Support. Cole will lead efforts to standardize operational processes.
How Volie Transformed Toyota Of Redlands’ BDC – Andrew Waddell
Toyota of Redlands reports using Volie BDC software, achieving a 4% year-over-year increase in TLE scores and improved operational efficiency through streamlined processes.
Get Creative with GroundTruth’s AI Video Creator
GroundTruth announces AI Video Creator, a new tool that enables users to generate custom video ads for mobile, desktop, CTV, and OTT channels using brand identity inputs.
Impel and FordDirect are bringing industry-leading conversational AI capabilities to Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers across the US. Through a bi-directional integration of FordDirect’s Customer Journey Platform with Impel AI, we’re enabling dealers to deliver personalized, concierge-like experiences at every stage of the customer lifecycle. It’s a partnership that will redefine the automotive retail experience for customers and dealers alike. Join us at NADA! Stop by Impel’s booth (#4651) on Friday, January 24th, at 1:30 PM CT for our exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4h5Ygk5Watch video on Facebook.com
Impel and FordDirect announce a new bi-directional integration bringing conversational AI capabilities to Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers. The integration enables personalized customer experiences across the customer lifecycle.
Welcome, Geno Walsh, Partner, Southeast Office
Geno Walsh appointed as Partner in the Southeast Office of Performance Brokerage Services, transitioning from Executive Manager role at Qvale Auto Group. Significant executive appointment at dealership brokerage firm.
AI Powerhouses: How Two Dealerships Revolutionized Service Efficiency
Austin Subaru and Ancira Nissan partnered with Kenect to implement AI-driven service scheduling and customer engagement, achieving improved efficiency and service revenue metrics. Includes specific dealer names and quantifiable business outcomes.
Fine-Tuning a High-Performing Inventory: How One Parts Manager Found Hidden Gains
Ressler Toyota's Parts Manager improved inventory management precision and elevated department performance using an unspecified optimization solution. Case study shows dealer success but vendor name is unclear.
THE CURE - How DGDG, Clarivoy & Treasure Data Set the New Standard for Automotive CDPs
Del Grande Dealership Group improved their data management and reporting by implementing a solution combining DGDG, Clarivoy, and Treasure Data for customer data platform capabilities. The case study demonstrates measurable outcomes in moving from fragmented data struggles to data confidence.
Mitchell Introduces New Alternative for AI-Enabled Claims Processing Through Collaboration with Claim Genius
Mitchell announced that Claim Genius' AI can now be accessed through the Mitchell Intelligent Open Platform (MIOP), allowing carriers to use Mitchell Intelligent Estimating with Claim Genius AI. This represents a new integration/feature availability.
Welcome to your new command center
Cars Commerce announced the launch of the new Cars Commerce Hub, a consolidated platform providing single sign-on, unified reporting, and enhanced market insights. This is a new product launch.
Canada Drives raises $40M as it eyes national expansion
Canada Drives, an online car-seller platform, raised $40 million in equity capital from Goeasy Ltd. as a strategic investment. This is capital funding without an acquisition.
Product Updates: June 2025
A vendor announced the ability to pull 18 months of previous Service and Sales customer data via DMS integration with Authenticom, enabling instant bulk subscription growth for their Value Watch product. This is a new feature capability tied to an existing product.
Credit Targeting Case Study
Dealer OMG publishes case study on paid social and email solutions helping a dealer reach credit-challenged shoppers. Includes specific outcome of dealer success with the vendor's platform.
StoneEagle Announces Nicolle Lamb as Vice President of Marketing
StoneEagle announces Nicolle Lamb as Vice President of Marketing. C-suite appointment to lead marketing strategy and brand presence.
Work Truck Solutions Recruits Industry Veteran Mike Hyde as Upfit Sales Manager
Work Truck Solutions recruits Mike Hyde as Upfit Sales Manager. Executive hire of industry veteran for commercial vehicle upfitting division.
Palm Springs Subaru Earns 11:1 ROI with Apollo
Palm Springs Subaru reports 11:1 ROI using Apollo Customer Experience Platform for unified website and digital advertising. Case study features specific measurable outcome.
AUTOSLED Ranks No. 513 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
AUTOSLED ranks No. 513 on Inc. 5000 list with 790% three-year revenue growth. Recognition of rapid growth indicates significant company milestone and likely reflects recent capital activity.
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