CARS — which includes the Cars.com, Dealer Inspire, FUEL, DealerRater, CreditIQ and Accu-Trade.com properties — said Tuesday that it is rebranding its commercial enterprise to “Cars Commerce,” to unite its various commercial brands. The company said the Cars Commerce brand “more accurately reflects the industry leadership that has defined the enterprise over the last quarter-century […] [Read More]

Consumer confidence in fully automated self-driving vehicles has declined for a second consecutive year, according to J.D. Power’s latest research. The 2023 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index Study showed the score for consumer readiness for automated vehicles dropped two points to 37 on a 100-point scale from last year’s study, adding up to a five-point decrease […] [Read More]

ACV chief executive officer George Chamoun summarized the five-year journey the company has taken to get to Monday and its newest tool deployment. ACV introduced ClearCar, which uses artificial intelligence and real-time market data to accurately price vehicles based on condition. “Some of the things we do are overnight successes, and some things are many […] [Read More]

Automotive data and technology firm S&P Global Mobility has hired Matt Weiss for the newly created role of executive director of product strategy and pricing solutions. In a news release, the company said Weiss will be responsible for “the strategic expansion of S&P Global Mobility’s North American market reporting and analytical products, specifically enabling new […] [Read More]

Holman announced it has introduced a comprehensive collection of fleet electrification products and services designed to simplify the transition to electric vehicles for fleet operators. The global automotive services company said its services include a range of charge management resources and supporting programs that can help customers navigate the complexities of transitioning a fleet to […] [Read More]

Automotive communications intelligence platform CallRevu has launched ServiceVision Pro, an artificial intelligence-powered technology tool designed for retail automotive fixed operations. In a news release, CallRevu called ServiceVision Pro a “paradigm shift” for fixed ops departments, offering “unparalleled call coverage, real-time alerts and transformative insights.” The tool is designed to provide comprehensive coverage on fixed ops […] [Read More]

SYCN Auto Logistics has released its new user platform, SYCN 3.0. In a news release distributed this week, the company said the updated platform is designed to “transform the way customers interact with the company’s services” with greater flexibility and convenience in managing auto transport needs. The increased flexibility includes allowing customers to configure and […] [Read More]

TradePending, a sales enablement and consumer experience software platform for car dealerships, has acquired Fixed Ops Digital, a marketing and technology company supporting dealerships’ fixed operations departments. TradePending is backed by private equity firm Capstreet. “Auto dealerships are increasingly looking to their fixed operations departments to drive revenue, and we believe Fixed Ops Digital’s marketing […] [Read More]

Dealers are known for being meticulous when merchandising vehicles on their lots, with sparkling clean vehicles lined up in neat rows, all facing the same direction. However, photo and video quality can vary drastically according to who is taking the photos, camera quality and other factors such as weather. To rectify the situation, FlickFusion is […] [Read More]

Business-to-business, buyer/seller relationships vary widely. The Software-as-a-Service space is no exception. Mature products, such as common software applications, are purchased online without human engagement. More complex software applications, such as accounting or CRM solutions, require a range of discussions to determine needs and customization. Still others, new, innovative solutions or game-changing, disruptive technologies require an […] [Read More]