Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
Dealerware and Tekion announced a new integration that enables paperless self-service check-ins and automated repair order tracking for service loaner programs. The integration was officially launched August 23, 2023.
DataOne Software expands its VINBasic Powersports product to offer extended data capabilities. This is a product feature expansion for an automotive data solutions vendor serving the dealership ecosystem.
CitNOW announces launch of CitNOW Conversations, a new multi-channel customer communication solution for sales and aftersales supporting WhatsApp and other channels.
Central Dispatch launches Real-Time Tracking feature allowing shippers to receive live location and status updates from carriers. This is a new product feature.
Central Dispatch launches a new monthly Market Intelligence report providing marketplace insights and industry data. This is a new product/service launch.
Central Dispatch announces a revamped listing management experience with new functionality and interface. This is a new feature/product enhancement launch.
Central Dispatch launches an all-new mobile app for carriers to execute moves, complete vehicle inspections, and connect with shippers. This is a new product launch.
Carmigo announces the launch of OVERDRIVE, an interactive feature rewarding buyers for bidding in one-day auctions with discounted buy fees. This is a new product feature launch.
Carbly announces the release of Market Tracker, a new product providing insights into local retail market trends, analysis, and competitive intelligence.
Carbly announces a partnership integration with SmartAuction to offer wholesale vehicle listings to qualified dealers within the Carbly platform.
Carbly and Auction Edge announce the release of the Pipeline Market Report, a new product available on Carbly desktop and mobile platforms.
Carbly releases version 2.3 of their VIN Scanner product, introducing live local market updates and guide book order preferences.
Carbly VIN Scanner announces support for Manheim, OVE, and Express auction run lists, enhancing dealer sourcing capabilities within the platform.
Carbly announces integration of Kelley Blue Book data into their VIN scanner tool, allowing dealers to access trusted KBB valuation data within Carbly's software platform.
Car IQ announces expansion into over-the-road trucking through a new fuel acceptance partnership with Love's travel stops, enabling class 6-8 vehicles to use their payment system at 580+ locations.
BendPak announces new additions to the Ranger tire and wheel service lineup, including the GoAir mini air compressor and TSR-2S tire storage rack.
QuickJack announces new 6000TL and 8000TL lift models with higher lifting capacities. QuickJack serves automotive service and fixed ops.
Dealer eProcess and Client Command announce strategic partnership launching industry-first website personalization features and curated Active Shopper audiences for dealerships.
Orbee announces integration with Client Command's Active Shopper Network to help dealerships enrich first-party data. This is a new integration/product feature enabling data enrichment.
Click-Ins, an AI-driven vehicle inspection vendor, launches in the U.S. market after 10 years of R&D, opening Kansas City headquarters and appointing Charles Lukens as CEO.
Spiffy announces full integration of its Digital Servicing platform with Reynolds and Reynolds DMS, enabling seamless mobile service operations for dealerships. The integration launched at Bozard Ford Lincoln as the first live implementation.
Hunter Engineering's Ultimate ADAS® system is now available to all automotive dealerships, repair shops, and collision shops in the US and Canada after limited preview. This is a product availability expansion announcement.
Impel launches Feature Tour, a new product highlighting over 30,000 unique vehicle features with OEM-approved multimedia content for dealer VDPs. This is an explicit announcement of a new product/feature for the first time.
Hunter Engineering released a new mobile bench version of its BL Series Bench Lathe with locking casters and a chip funnel. This is a new product announcement for the service/fixed ops segment of automotive dealerships.
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