MileOne Autogroup has become a STAR. Or, more precisely, a member of STAR. The Maryland-based dealership group has joined Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail, an automotive IT standards organization comprised of manufacturers, technology providers and retail dealerships. MileOne chief information security officer Steve Bailey said his company joined STAR to “help shape the future […] [Read More]

Beta testing has begun on the latest addition to Spiffy’s Mobile 360 platform. The mobile service technology company announced the beta launch of Recall Capture, which it calls the first end-to-end recall automation platform purpose-built for mobile repairs. Recall Capture is designed to streamline the entire recall cycle, from VIN detection and customer outreach to […] [Read More]

It’s been a dozen years since Jeff Gordon collaborated with Pepsi for a commercial that had the NASCAR champion wear a disguise and put an unsuspecting dealership salesperson through a wild test drive recorded via hidden cameras. The spot went viral and still generates plenty of activity on YouTube. But what about protecting your current […] [Read More]

In the very near future, your Uber driver might be … the car itself. Uber Technologies has joined in a strategic partnership with autonomous vehicle technology company May Mobility to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next several years. Autonomous Uber rides are scheduled to launch by the end of this […] [Read More]

InfoRide launched a platform on Thursday designed to replace “outdated” technology paths and transform car shoppers’ access to dealerships. With its technology powered by artificial intelligence combined with an easy-to-use swiping interface, InfoRide introduced what it contends is an engaging and efficient car-buying experience for consumers and dealerships of today. InfoRide elaborated about its intuitive […] [Read More]

Within days of electing its 2025 board of directors and officers, Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR) announced that it has released multiple updates to its existing Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines (DIG) for retail automotive. The organization highlighted the current DIG focuses on better definitions, business continuity and data management. The group mentioned it’s also […] [Read More]

Fleet management platform Dealerware has been selected as the exclusive software provider for the Nissan Rental Car program, the company announced. In a news release, Dealerware said its platform will help the program streamline rental processes, enhance customer experiences and improve visibility into fleet utilization and performance. The NRC program includes more than 900 Nissan […] [Read More]

Some big names are investing in a company on the GO. indiGOtech — using the trade name GO — has closed a $54 million Series BB funding round that includes investments from FedEx, Foxconn and FM Capital, the company announced. The Massachusetts-based mobility tech firm said it will use the funds to accelerate its mission […] [Read More]

S&P Global said Tuesday it plans to spin off its mobility business unit — which includes brands like CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Polk Automotive Solutions and Market Scan — into a standalone publicly traded company. S&P Global would continue as a provider of credit ratings, benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions through its four core businesses: S&P Global […] [Read More]

On Monday, the Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR) announced the election of its 2025 board of directors and officers. The automotive IT standards organization said the board consists of three representatives elected from its member organizations of technology providers, three representing its retail dealership members and dealer associations, and three from its membership […] [Read More]