Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
FRIKINtech announced that AI lead follow-up capability is now available for their SALESiQ product, which provides dynamic payment tools for dealership websites. The feature extends successful AI functionality from their TRADEiQ tool.
Safe-Guard Products International appointed Deborah Wahl, former global CMO of General Motors, to its board of directors. Wahl brings significant executive marketing leadership experience to the automotive protection products platform.
Cars.com announced a new feature that automatically alerts dealers when shoppers they've connected with submit leads to other dealerships on the platform. This shopper alert capability is now available to Cars.com customers with lead details delivered to their CRM.
CDK announces a new AI-driven technology platform at NADA Show 2026, featuring automotive retail's largest dataset. This is a new product/platform launch from a major dealership software vendor.
NextGear Capital (Cox Automotive) announces a new sign-in experience integrating Bridge ID with Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On capabilities. This is a new feature launch for a dealership-relevant vendor.
CallRevu, an AI-powered communication intelligence vendor for automotive, appoints Rachel Richards to its Board of Directors. This is a significant executive appointment at an automotive dealership vendor.
Lendbuzz, an automotive fintech vendor, announced closing a $100 million credit facility with MUFG. The warehouse facility expansion will fuel Lendbuzz's loan origination growth and capacity expansion.
DAS Technology announces the launch of AI-powered, hyper-personalized vehicle sales videos as a new feature in its Consumer Data and Experience Platform. This represents a new product capability designed to convert car shoppers.
Repairify announces the appointment of Srisu Subrahmanyam as CEO and Keith Crerar as Chief Transformation Officer. This represents significant C-suite leadership changes for the automotive-relevant vendor.
asTech announced integration with LAUNCH Tech USA diagnostic platforms, now pre-installed on 5,000+ diagnostic tools. This represents a significant product integration and availability expansion.
Verkada announced a new integration partnership with SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks and product enhancements at its VerkadaOne London conference. The announcement represents a new product integration being launched to the market.
ChargeLab released Spark AI Chat, an AI-powered assistant for EV charger troubleshooting integrated into the site host dashboard. Product feature launch for EV infrastructure management.
AsTech April 2025 newsletter announcing new OE tool support for Hyundai and Kia models through GDS and KDS toolkits. Product expansion for diagnostic tool platform.
DigniFi announced appointment of Andrew Hill as Chief Credit Risk Officer, bringing 15+ years of consumer lending and AI underwriting expertise. Leadership change at automotive FinTech company.
TradePending announced launch of Value Watch, an automated tool for dealerships providing monthly vehicle value updates to customers via email and text. New product designed to increase brand awareness and sales opportunities.
CCC Intelligent Solutions and OEConnection announced integration of OEC's RepairLogic solution into CCC ONE platform, expected to roll out in early 2026. This streamlines collision repair workflows and represents a significant product integration.
PureInfluencer announced the promotion of Shannon Prisacariu to Director of Dealer Relations. The announcement highlights the company's investment in dealer relationships as it heads into 2026.
Blink Charging and Create Energy announced an industry-first turnkey energy storage solution combining EV charging, solar, and storage capabilities. The fully integrated solution is designed to reduce costs and address grid limitations.
MINI announces Team Velocity as latest approved website and digital advertising provider in MINI Dealer Program. Team Velocity's Apollo platform is now available for MINI retailers.
Oxlo announces expansion of its partnership with Ford for automation and plan management improvements. The company is continuing enhanced project work with Ford extending into 2026.
TrueSpot and PassTime announce a strategic partnership combining TrueSpot's AQFind Location Platform with PassTime's asset tracking technology to deliver location and asset management solutions for automotive dealers. This is a new integrated product offering.
Hunter Engineering announces integration of its unmanned inspection equipment with PBS Systems' dealership management software. This partnership enables streamlined service processes and enhanced customer retention.
INFINITI Birmingham successfully increased used vehicle movement by 30% using ZeroSum's Used Turn Report tool for inventory decisions. This showcases a product deployment and vendor solution implementation.
Foundation Direct announces a strategic partnership with NCM Associates and the hiring of Jessie Niespolo as Senior Vice President of Performance. Niespolo previously served as Google's Lead Automotive Retail Strategist for eight years.
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