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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.
How One Dealership Achieved 36% Sales Growth – Learn from an Industry Leader Growing your dealership’s sales by 36% in just one year isn’t just a goal—it’s achievable with the right strategies. Join us for an exclusive NIADA webinar featuring Joshua Wilson, Director of Retail Operations at AutoSavvy, as he shares how his team optimized CRM and desking processes to drive efficiency and measurable growth. With over a decade of experience in dealership operations, sales strategy, and business transformation, Joshua has successfully led multiple retail locations to success. Now, he’s bringing his insights to this must-attend webinar. What you’ll learn: - How to improve dealership performance with CRM and desking optimization - Proven strategies to streamline operations and boost efficiency - Insights from a leader who has transformed retail automotive sales Date: March 25, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM CT Location: Online If you’re looking for real-world tactics to improve sales and dealership operations, don’t miss this session. Reserve your spot today: https://niada.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/the-road-to-success-a-story-of-36-sales-growth-in-year-1-with-crm-desking-optimization-webinar-1345193?sourceTypeId=Website #DriveSuccess #DealershipGrowth #AutoSales #CRM #DeskingOptimization #NIADA #Solera #AutomotiveLeadership
AutoSavvy dealership reports 36% sales growth in one year using CRM and desking optimization processes. Case study features measurable outcome with specific metrics.
We closed out our first quarter by hosting our partner, FordDirect, at our Syracuse headquarters! When Ford dealers and Lincoln retailers leverage Impel AI integrated with the FordDirect Customer Journey Platform, they see outsized business results – including a 65% lift in appointment set rates. This collaboration is a powerful step forward for dealers and OEMs looking to thrive and adapt in our fast-changing industry. Learn more about how we’re working with FordDirect! https://bit.ly/4icEbZhPhotos from Impel's post
Impel AI reports that Ford dealers and Lincoln retailers using Impel AI integrated with FordDirect see a 65% lift in appointment set rates. This includes specific, measurable business outcomes.
Customer Spotlight: Marthaler Honda Toyota of Ashland
Marthaler Honda Toyota of Ashland reports that 9 of their first 16 deals came through TradePending's trade-in tool, demonstrating measurable results. This includes specific metrics and outcomes from using the vendor's product.
Volie 15: Bulk Updates
Volie announces a new bulk status updates feature for its Appointment Dashboard that allows teams to manage high appointment volumes more efficiently. This is a new feature release announced for the first time.
Carmigo Promotes Chris Michael to General Manager
Carmigo announced the promotion of Chris Michael to General Manager position. Michael previously played a pivotal role in Carmigo's recent growth in a different capacity.
Are you ready to transform your service department from a cost center to a profit center with Hercules Systems? Introducing the Hercules Profit Calculator App! Call 1.800.227.0495 or visit the link below and start transforming overhead into profit today. https://bit.ly/3Wx2PfP #profit #hercules #cardealership #dealership #automaticcarwash #brushlesscarwash #touchfreecarwash #touchlessautomaticcarwash #CarWashEquipment #touchlesscarwash #automatedcarwash #carwashmachine #carwashsystem #automatictouchlesscarwash #carwashequipmentmanufacturers
Hercules Systems announced the launch of the Hercules Profit Calculator App, a new tool designed to help dealerships transform their service departments from cost centers to profit centers.
asTech now pre-installed on over 5,000 diagnostic tools - Aftermarket Matters
asTech and Launch Tech USA announced a new integration making asTech Connect app pre-installed on over 5,000 LAUNCH Tech USA diagnostic platforms. The integration is now available on compatible SmartLink C devices and allows users to access tutorials and remote OE tool access.
A Costly Lesson in Loaner Risk
Chapman Ford Philadelphia reports using Dealerware's Insurance Verification to reduce liability and avoid $10,000 in out-of-pocket costs from uninsured loaner accidents. This is a case study with specific measurable outcomes.
ASE Introduces ASE Connects: A New Initiative to Strengthen the Technician Workforce Pipeline
ASE announces the launch of ASE Connects, a new nationwide initiative in partnership with WrenchWay to connect shops, dealerships, and schools. This is a new product/initiative launch.
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.
BG Products, Inc., Announces New Advocacy and Market Expansion Principal
BG Products announces the appointment of Sandor Piszar to the new role of Principal, Strategic Fleet & Industrial Sector Development. This is a significant executive hire at a key automotive aftermarket vendor.
New Collaboration with Ford Pro to Power Commercial Vehicle ‘Locator’
Work Truck Solutions announced collaboration with Ford Pro to launch LocateFordWorkTrucks.com, an online tool for locating and purchasing work-ready trucks and vans in Ford dealer inventory.
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.
Mark Dodge Chrysler Jeep Testimonial on 700Credit's Fraud Prevention & Digital Deal Jacket Integrations
Mark Dodge Chrysler Jeep's sales manager provides a testimonial on how 700Credit's fraud prevention and digital deal jacket integrations improved dealership efficiency. The dealership is noted as the largest Stellantis dealership in the nation.
Looking Back and Moving Forward: PureCars’ 2024 Achievements and 2025 Vision — PureCars
PureCars CEO Aaron Sheeks announces the launch of RylieAI as part of the company's 2025 plans. The announcement comes alongside a reflection on 2024 achievements and the company's vision for automotive marketing innovation.
RockED and Impel Partner to Launch Automotive’s First AI Certification Program
RockED partners with Dealer Tire (implied through Impel) to launch an AI Certification Program focused on tire-specific supply chain logistics and customer support training for dealership employees.
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