Many electric vehicle skeptics are reluctant to consider the purchase of an EV until the availability of chargers is equivalent to that of gasoline stations. But that 1-to-1 ratio of charger availability to gas stations mindset tends to disappear among actual EV owners who live in single-family homes because many EV owners typically use EV home chargers to charge their vehicles overnight. That’s noteworthy because 53% of Americans ... [Read More]

The tools of an automotive technician have evolved way beyond wrenches. A survey conducted by Anyline, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered data-capture software, found 70% of technicians said at least half of their daily tasks depend on some level of technology, and 68% feel comfortable using advanced digital diagnostic tools. In a news release, the […] [Read More]

Reviver has been anointed by the Kings. The developer of the RPLATE digital license plate announced it has joined the NBA’s Sacramento Kings in a multi-year partnership, beginning with the 2024-2025 season. The team will wear Reviver’s logo on the left shoulder of its jerseys, which the company said makes it the first Black-founded technology […] [Read More]

WarrCloud — which has an automated warranty processing platform and was the winner of the NAVIcon Cup during Used Car Week 2022 — announced this week that it has raised $20 million in Series B funds. According to a news release, WarrCloud will use the funds to further develop its artificial intelligence capabilities with a […] [Read More]

Curbee has a new leader. The mobile vehicle service technology platform announced Amit Chandarana, whose 20 years of auto industry experience includes leadership roles with Roadster, Edmunds and Toyota, as its new CEO. Chandarana will spearhead the continued development of the Curbee platform, which is designed to help dealerships adopt and integrate mobile service, and […] [Read More]

Spiffy is giving dealers a way to “efficiently launch and scale mobile services,” providing them the backend infrastructure to take their service departments on the road. The mobile automotive service provider said Tuesday it has launched a digital servicing platform and integrated that platform with Reynolds and Reynolds. What this means is that dealers across […] [Read More]

Gubagoo has been selected as part of the Audi Digital Program, a hub available to Audi dealers across the U.S. Dealerships can now sign up for Gubagoo Chat and Digital Retailing, a service designed to allow website visitors to connect with the store 24/7/365 for an improved shopping experience. “It’s an honor and thrill to […] [Read More]