Dealer Services Network (DSN) made two acquisitions in January. This week, the technology-enabled provider of title and registration services for mobility customers added to its executive team. Bringing more than two decades of experience to the operation is Jennifer Somers, who will serve as its director of technology. In this new capacity, DSN said Somers […] [Read More]

We begin our series of podcasts from the expo hall floor at NADA Show 2024 in Las Vegas with this interview of CarGurus CEO Jason Trevisan. Trevisan and Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby discuss the evolution of CarGurus’ business model, challenges and opportunities in the wholesale car market, the company’s pre-qualification network for auto financing, […] [Read More]

Ravin AI, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered vehicle condition technology, has entered a strategic partnership with Black Widow Imaging, a provider of high-resolution imaging systems, to support the deployment of Ravin AutoScan at rental, dealership and auction locations throughout the U.S. Ravin said its AutoScan technology is “set to scale up services dramatically” and expects […] [Read More]

FM Capital added two more industry experts to boost the venture capital company, which focuses on early-to-mid stage companies in automotive and transportation technology. Joining as technology operating partners are Jake Sigal and Massimo Baldini, who FM Capital called “auto tech pioneers.” According to a news release, the pair will not only provide a range […] [Read More]

Automotive messaging and consumer engagement leader ActivEngage has introduced Flip2txt, a call management service with a call-to-text transition feature designed to allow dealerships to provide “uninterrupted, people-powered inbound call support” and engagement for callers around the clock. “Flip2txt represents a significant step forward in the call management technology available for car dealerships today,” ActivEngage CEO […] [Read More]

Less than a month after going out on its own, Predian is introducing a new product. The provider of artificial intelligence and machine learning inventory management systems announced the launch of Talk to My Inventory, a large language model designed for improved inventory management reports. The company said the new model “revolutionizes how auto dealers […] [Read More]

vAuto has introduced Vehicle Intelligence 360, a new artificial intelligence-powered merchandising tool designed to automatically create interactive VDPs that enable shoppers to discover the unique value of each used vehicle with no effort required from the dealer. “Vehicle Intelligence 360 is a great example of how vAuto is yet again using technology to do the […] [Read More]

Impel announced new integrations to pair its artificial intelligence-powered customer lifecycle management and digital merchandising platform with two of the auto industry’s major players – ACV and CDK Global. The integration with ACV’s ClearCar, an advanced trade-in condition and valuation system, is designed to provide Impel’s dealer customers with an end-to-end solution for managing dealer-generated […] [Read More]

Kia is getting a digital boost from CarNow. The digital retail software provider has teamed with Kia America to upgrade the Kia.com e-commerce and branded showroom platforms for the automaker and its dealers. “This collaboration marks a transformative moment for CarNow, Kia and its dealers,” CarNow vice president of OEM relations Roxanne Dersa said in […] [Read More]

Auto industry data and technology provider automotiveMastermind, part of S&P Global Mobility, announced multiple integrations designed to enhance its Mastermind technology and make it easier for dealers to connect data across their technology stack to improve consumer experiences and streamline marketing. The new integrations with CarNow, Skaivision, Orbee and Tealium incorporate a set of application […] [Read More]