Digital retailing company CarNow has launched ReConnect and +AI, two new products for its Dealer Retail Platform designed to use artificial intelligence to enhance customer interactions and streamline lead follow-up. “In today’s market, consumers are accustomed to automated texts and AI chatbots in their shopping experience,” CarNow co-CEO Joe Gilmour said. “While dealers are eager […] [Read More]

RepairPal, a platform connecting consumers with certified mechanics, announced a strategic partnership with NATIX Network, developer of the Drive& app, to provide drivers with enhanced rewards and access to vehicle maintenance services. Through the partnership, RepairPal’s network of more than 3,800 certified repair shops will be integrated into the Drive& app, which the companies said […] [Read More]

After a year of explosive growth, the eSTART Coalition is focused on expanding its reach in its mission to modernize the vehicle title and registration process. The consortium of vendors, associations and other stakeholders representing all sectors of the auto industry celebrated its one-year anniversary with 129 member organizations in the fold, collaborating with policymakers […] [Read More]

A vehicle shipping marketplace received a $12 million investment this week. Carpool Logistics announced it has raised $12 million in Series A growth capital in a round led by Wavecrest Growth Partners, with participation from CarMax, Impel founders Devin Daly and Michael Quigley, and auto industry veteran David Metter. Carpool said the new funding will […] [Read More]

GoTo has launched a new version of its artificial intelligence-powered communications platform that’s purpose-built for automotive dealerships. The cloud communications and IT provider said GoTo Connect for Automotive is designed to give dealerships a single platform that offers CRM integrations, real-time multi-rooftop reporting and modern communication channels to optimize dealership outcomes by allowing customers to […] [Read More]

The automotive industry is in a defining era — one where traditional dealership strategies must evolve to keep pace with changing market conditions. Already in 2025, dealers are challenged with an increasingly complex market. Inventory challenges, rising carryover rates, and the relentless pressure to maintain profitability are forcing dealerships to rethink how they approach sales, […] [Read More]

Flexcar is growing in Nashville. The month-to-month flexible car lease company announced an expansion in Tennessee’s capital, opening of a new hub for its operations in the region. “Nashville has adopted Flexcar in a big way,” president and chief operating officer Ryan Quinlan said in a news release, “and this expansion is a direct result […] [Read More]

Tom Freiert, whose experience in automotive technology and remarketing includes helping start up a company, has joined VUMO AI as director of sales, the company announced. Freiert’s career includes 11 years with Black Widow Imaging, a provider of automated vehicle imaging technology he co-founded in 2012. Freiert filled several roles in the company, including director […] [Read More]

PureCars is again at the top of Google’s list. The customer data and marketing platform for auto dealers, has been named as a 2025 Google Premier Partner, the highest tier of the Google Partners program. PureCars said Google awards the Premier Partner designation to the top 3% of Google Partners participants in their countries, recognizing […] [Read More]

This week has been designated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as Vehicle Safety Recalls Week and CARFAX is all in. The provider of vehicle history reports said the search tool it built with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation has been used to check vehicles in the U.S. for unfixed recalls nearly eight billion […] [Read More]