Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
Car and Driver and Autotrader announced the launch of Car and Driver Marketplace, a new shopping experience powered by Autotrader that connects vehicle research to listings. This represents a new product launch combining the two platforms.
VINCUE announces VINCUENEXT, a virtual event on April 22nd where they will unveil 'CATALYST,' described as the biggest step forward in their technology, user experience, and performance based on dealer feedback.
Dealer Inspire announces a new Website Health Report feature available on their platform that allows customers to diagnose and track website speed performance. This is a new product feature released in March 2025.
Case study documenting Safford VW of Fredericksburg achieving an 846% increase in conversions through optimized digital advertising campaign structure and budget reallocation. Specific measurable outcome is reported.
Case study documenting how Lindsay CDJR dealership improved internet lead conversions and sales performance using Covideo's video solution, reporting significant turnaround results. Specific outcomes from implementation are described.
Repairify announces the appointment of Srisu Subrahmanyam as Chief Executive Officer. Srisu is a senior executive with extensive experience in business transformations and operational excellence.
Volie announces new features in version 15, including a Communication Preferences feature for managing customer opt-outs and an enhanced Goals feature for tracking performance targets. These are newly released capabilities for the platform.
Foureyes announces a new inventory-based text messaging feature that matches car buyers to dealership inventory through AI conversations. The company plans to showcase this advancement at the NADA Show.
Tekion announced the launch of Tekion AI Agents, a suite of AI-powered agents for the automotive retail platform, starting with Tekion AI Agent for Service. This represents the next evolution of Tekion's AI-powered offerings beyond its earlier Copilot for Service tool.
AccuTrade announced a new integration with Hunter Quick Check Drive that automatically generates vehicle appraisals during service visits with pre-populated VIN and tread depth data. This integration enables service lanes to become acquisition opportunities.
Autocorp.ai and Canadian Black Book launched AVA™ MatchBook, a new automation tool that matches lender approvals with dealership inventory to help Canadian dealerships identify vehicles matching customer financial situations. The tool leverages CBB's banking data to maximize deal profitability.
DAS Technology announces four new features to its Customer Data and Experience Platform (CDXP) at NADA 2025, including AI solutions designed to drive higher ROI for auto dealers.
Case study of Jake Lyon at Tinney Chevrolet GMC using an unspecified vendor's solution to optimize parts inventory management and reduce manual processes. Includes specific operational improvements but lacks quantified metrics.
Manheim announces sale lights will be available across all listing channels (Simulcast Live, Presale, Timed) starting December 11, 2025. This expands an existing feature to additional channels.
Volie announces a new two-way integration with dealer data platform Foureyes that enables audience building and outbound execution with activity data flows. This is a new integration product/feature.
CDK announces its inaugural Accounting Connect conference for April 2025, designed to showcase new accounting workflows and innovative solutions. While framed as a conference announcement, the content emphasizes introduction of new workflows and hands-on exercises for dealer back-office operations.
Christian Brothers Ford reports operational improvements after implementing Autosoft DMS, including resolved department communication issues and streamlined workflows. This is a dealer case study showing specific business improvements.
Team Velocity announces significant progress in migrating dealers to its Apollo Sites platform, with 75% of Apollo dealer websites meeting Google Core Web Vitals standards by end of 2025. This represents a major platform milestone and achievement announcement.
Dent Wizard announces the appointment of Nicole Lindner as Vice President of Finance. However, Dent Wizard provides automotive reconditioning services, which is not directly part of the automotive dealership ecosystem (DMS, CRM, marketing, F&I, service software, etc.).
Video testimonial from Jack Bryan at Windsor Chrysler describing how Covideo's tracking and follow-up tools helped differentiate the dealership in a competitive market. Includes specific use case and competitive advantage achieved.
Blink Charging announces newly appointed Chief Financial Officer Michael Bercovich and newly appointed Chief Technology Officer Harmeet Singh. However, Blink Charging is an EV charging vendor, not directly serving the automotive dealership ecosystem.
Hunter Engineering introduces the HawkEye Elite Xpandable alignment and ADAS solution with new configuration options and features. This is a new product announcement for the service/fixed ops vendor.
Impel AI announces a new AI Knowledge Bank feature within its AI Operating System that enables more detailed answers about mobile service, financing, and promotions. This is a new product feature announcement.
Dealerlogix, driven by Vehlo, has been accepted into General Motors' 3Synergy service lane tool program. This represents official OEM certification and approval for the vendor's fixed ops platform.
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