Acquisitions, product launches, funding, OEM approvals, and leadership moves across automotive dealership technology — tracked and updated daily.
Pinewood.AI announced as a new member of STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the automotive industry's leading IT standards organization. This represents formal recognition and certification within the automotive retail ecosystem.
Dealer Teamwork has been named a Google Premier Partner for the ninth consecutive year, a distinction reserved for the top 3% of digital marketing partners. This represents ongoing OEM/platform approval and certification.
TurnKey Marketing has been awarded Google Premier Partner status for 2025, recognizing excellence in Google Ads and digital marketing performance. This is a third-party certification/approval from Google.
Hunter Engineering announces Subaru approval for its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system, making Subaru the fifth OEM to approve the technology. This is explicit OEM manufacturer endorsement.
STELLA Automotive AI has been selected for General Motors' In-Market Retail (IMR) program, giving GM dealerships access to STELLA's conversational AI platform. This is OEM program approval.
Dealer OMG was selected to participate in Meta's Automotive Agency Partnership Program. This represents approval/certification by Meta (a major platform) for automotive marketing expertise.
TradePending has been certified as an official partner in the Mazda Digital Certified Program (MDCP). This represents OEM approval and certification of TradePending's dealership software solutions.
Dealer eProcess announces that Sherpa AI website personalization technology is now in-program for Stellantis US dealers. This represents OEM approval/certification for the vendor's solution.
Armatus Dealer Uplift announces endorsement from Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association (RIADA) as exclusive retail warranty reimbursement provider. This is Armatus' 28th state dealer association endorsement.
Armatus Dealer Uplift announces endorsement by the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) as a retail warranty reimbursement provider. This marks their 27th state-dealer-association endorsement.
sMedia announces that RV dealers can now utilize Google VLAs (Vehicle Listing Ads), indicating Google approval or enablement of this advertising format for RV dealerships.
State Farm expanded its calibration pilot program with OPUS IVS to four new states (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Wisconsin), effective March 10. This is an expansion of an insurance company's approved vendor program.
LCT's Refund Control platform becomes the first to align with new Voluntary Protection Products (VPP) Refund Quote Portal Minimum Standards approved by industry bodies (GAPA, SCIC, MVPPA). This represents official industry standard compliance and certification.
Force Marketing achieves 2024 Google Premier Partner status in Google Partners program. Official recognition and certification from Google Partners.
BMW USA partners with RockED to provide sales enablement training to its 350+ retail network partners. Represents OEM selection and approval of RockED as official training provider.
Fox Dealer announces it is officially certified as a partner in the Toyota Canada Inc. Digital Dealer Solutions Program. This represents OEM endorsement and approval of the vendor.
Armatus Dealer Uplift announced endorsement by the Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association (OADA) as their exclusive partner for Retail Warranty Reimbursement services, marking their 24th state dealer association endorsement.
Dealer eProcess (DEP) announced it is now a certified website, chat provider, and exclusive trade tool provider for Toyota Canada retailers.
Autosled announced membership in the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) as an Associate Member, gaining access to automotive auctions nationwide. This represents industry association approval and certification.
Dealer eProcess announces it has achieved 2025 Google Premier Partner status. This represents certification/approval from Google for advertising and marketing services.
Dealer Alchemist announces official certification as a Mitsubishi Motors North America Digital Partner for websites, digital advertising, and SEO. This represents OEM approval and unlocks co-op eligible services.
Blink Charging announced that its Series 7, 8, and 9 charger models received OCPP 2.0.1 certification from the Open Charge Alliance, making it one of only five U.S. companies with this certification. This represents an important industry standard certification achievement.
Dealerlogix (owned by Vehlo) announces approval as a certified provider in Volkswagen's eConnect Program. This represents OEM certification/approval for an automotive dealership software vendor.
Stream Companies announces certification as a social media management vendor for Kia Canada's Social Media Management Program. Represents OEM program approval and certification.
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