Artificial intelligence is the hottest technology in business right now, and car dealers are ready to buy in. Literally. According to a survey commissioned by customer data platform Fullpath, 81% of dealerships expect to increase their budget for AI in 2025. The survey of 200 dealership senior decision-makers, conducted in August and September by Global […] [Read More]

Many electric vehicle skeptics are reluctant to consider the purchase of an EV until the availability of chargers is equivalent to that of gasoline stations. But that 1-to-1 ratio of charger availability to gas stations mindset tends to disappear among actual EV owners who live in single-family homes because many EV owners typically use EV home chargers to charge their vehicles overnight. That’s noteworthy because 53% of Americans ... [Read More]

The tools of an automotive technician have evolved way beyond wrenches. A survey conducted by Anyline, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered data-capture software, found 70% of technicians said at least half of their daily tasks depend on some level of technology, and 68% feel comfortable using advanced digital diagnostic tools. In a news release, the […] [Read More]

Car Wars, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered phone call management and call analytics, has integrated with customer data platform Fullpath in a partnership designed to give dealerships the ability to identify and connect with high-value customers — specifically those with positive equity who have not yet received a phone call. The integration incorporates Fullpath’s CDP […] [Read More]

Lyft has taken steps toward its plan to incorporate autonomous vehicles into its operations. Three of them, to be exact. The rideshare provider announced three partnerships designed to connect consumers with AV rides through the Lyft app in the near future. A partnership with Mobileye, a producer of self-driving technology and advanced driver assistance systems, […] [Read More]

UVeye’s AI-powered automated vehicle inspection technology is a good idea. How good? Good enough for TIME magazine to select it as one of The Best Inventions of 2024, its annual list of “200 innovations changing how we live.” UVeye likens its drive-through inspection system to an “MRI for vehicles,” using deep learning and a database […] [Read More]

Reviver has been anointed by the Kings. The developer of the RPLATE digital license plate announced it has joined the NBA’s Sacramento Kings in a multi-year partnership, beginning with the 2024-2025 season. The team will wear Reviver’s logo on the left shoulder of its jerseys, which the company said makes it the first Black-founded technology […] [Read More]

WarrCloud — which has an automated warranty processing platform and was the winner of the NAVIcon Cup during Used Car Week 2022 — announced this week that it has raised $20 million in Series B funds. According to a news release, WarrCloud will use the funds to further develop its artificial intelligence capabilities with a […] [Read More]

Curbee has a new leader. The mobile vehicle service technology platform announced Amit Chandarana, whose 20 years of auto industry experience includes leadership roles with Roadster, Edmunds and Toyota, as its new CEO. Chandarana will spearhead the continued development of the Curbee platform, which is designed to help dealerships adopt and integrate mobile service, and […] [Read More]

Spiffy is giving dealers a way to “efficiently launch and scale mobile services,” providing them the backend infrastructure to take their service departments on the road. The mobile automotive service provider said Tuesday it has launched a digital servicing platform and integrated that platform with Reynolds and Reynolds. What this means is that dealers across […] [Read More]