Reynolds and Reynolds is growing its Spark with a boost from Intermedia. The dealership software provider has partnered with Intermedia, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered cloud communications systems, to expand the reach of Reynolds’ Spark AI unified data layer, designed to allow AI tools to operate with accurate, de-duplicated and complete data. In a news […] [Read More]

Artificial intelligence and conversational intelligence software provider Marchex has partnered with dealership vehicle lifecycle management software platform Solera for an integration designed to maximize dealership efficiency and revenue potential by reducing or eliminating manual data handling with Solera when using Marchex. “Auto dealers rely on speed, accuracy and data-driven insights to maximize every customer interaction,” Marchex […] [Read More]

Acknowledging, “this is the hardest part of being a leader,” TrueCar founder and CEO Scott Painter announced through a news release that the company is reducing its workforce by 30% effective Tuesday. TrueCar said its new senior leadership team met individually with every employee across the organization to understand each role and how it supports […] [Read More]

Auto industry training platform RockED announced its latest partnership, teaming with Dealerware to launch a Dealer Mobility Fundamentals Certification program that’s billed as an industry-first. The program, which will be available through RockED’s platform beginning in March, is designed to help dealership teams navigate the growing complexity of mobility programs in automotive retail, including courtesy […] [Read More]

CarGurus’ “Big Deal” brand campaign is getting bigger — thanks to artificial intelligence. The online car-shopping platform has expanded the “Big Deal” with new ads putting the spotlight on its recently launched AI-powered products designed to simplify and personalize online research and comparison for prospective car buyers. The campaign, a tribute to the financial and […] [Read More]

At the largest launch pad in the auto retail industry, Cars Commerce announced the liftoff of two new technologies for dealerships. During the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, the company unveiled DealerCloud LLC, an automotive CRM developed in collaboration with the Del Grande Dealer Group and Salesforce, and a new inventory management system from […] [Read More]

Automotive veteran Doug Hadden spent his time this week at NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas embarking on the newest chapter of his professional career. Hadden is now serving as chief revenue officer of a startup that aims to offer a platform unifying data from a dealership’s existing systems into a single operational view and […] [Read More]

ACV is bringing a viper to NADA Show 2026 this week in Las Vegas, and it’s not a snake or the Dodge muscle car from more than a dozen years ago. Rather, ACV announced the next wave of availability for the VIPER Early Access Program, extending its inspection technology, vehicle data and pricing capabilities to […] [Read More]

With Scott Painter back leading the company, TrueCar might be liquidating assets, among other strategy moves highlighted in a news release distributed on Monday. Effective immediately, TrueCar said it will shift its focus away from three initiatives: TrueCar+, TrueCar Marketing Solutions (TCMS), and TrueCar Wholesale Solutions (TCWS). TrueCar said these decisions reflect the company’s post-acquisition […] [Read More]

Zapmoto said Monday it has hired former AutoNation, CarMax and Spiffy executive Troy Blackwell as chief revenue officer. In this role, Blackwell will head up revenue strategy and partnerships as Zapmoto — which provides valet pickup and delivery of vehicles for servicing at dealerships — scales its business across the country. “Fixed ops win when […] [Read More]