Keyless entry is one of the convenience features of used electric vehicles that dealership salespeople can highlight to potential buyers. And it’s also one of the paths hackers use to get control of EVs, according to a report released on Tuesday by VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solutions provider established by cloud security company Trend Micro. […] [Read More]

RunBuggy, a tech platform that connects car shippers and transporters, said Tuesday it has brought on Drivably founder Tyler Hall as a strategic advisor. In this role, Hall will support RunBuggy’s recent product launches and its plans to expand into Canada. Hall founded Drivably, which helps dealers buy cars from consumers, in 2018. ACV purchased […] [Read More]

"(Data) privacy is today where safety was 30 years ago." That was one take from Privacy4Cars founder and CEO Andrea Amico during a discussion with the Auto Remarketing Podcast at Used Car Week in San Diego earlier this month. In this episode, Amico examines the automotive implications of the new Safeguards Rule and how it effects not […] [Read More]

If your dealership staff struggles with cold calling, the newest tool from FRIKINtech might help. The provider of automotive dealer engagement technology recently launched EQUITYiQ, a fully automated first-party equity farming tool that can bring sales and service data together to identify and deliver equity offers to customers without adding burden to the sales team. […] [Read More]

On the same day Autonomy founder and CEO Scott Painter was on stage for the NAVIcon portion of Used Car Week in San Diego, VinFast was at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2022, announcing an order from the electric vehicle subscription company of more than 2,500 VF 8 and VF 9 vehicles. According to a […] [Read More]

Ravin AI, which provides artificial intelligence-powered visual inspection services, said Wednesday that Hertz is piloting the company’s AI technology in Sweden and Norway. The collaboration is designed to improve the “efficiency, objectivity and standardization” for Hertz’s inspections and improve the customer experience. “We’ve tested different technologies that focus on automation and vehicle inspection, and Ravin […] [Read More]

Two major developments connected with Automotive Ventures’ Steve Greenfield surfaced on Tuesday and Wednesday, less than a week ahead of NAVIcon and Used Car Week in San Diego. First, Greenfield and three other industry entrepreneurs launched a tool that can track more than 140 of the top dealer groups in the United States. Then, the […] [Read More]

CarNow announced a new senior vice president of sales on Friday. Hired for the role is Eric Kaser, who was VP of sales at Ungerboeck and DealerSocket before coming aboard at CarNow. His background also includes time with Reynolds and Reynolds. “I am excited to join CarNow where the culture is strong, the platform is […] [Read More]

AutoLeadStar, a digital customer data and experience platform, has landed a $40 million round of funding led by Riverwood Capital and with existing investors participating, as well. The company provides artificial intelligence-powered marketing automation technology to dealerships and OEMs. Nearly 1,000 dealerships in the U.S. and Canada use AutoLeadStar’s software. “The customer car purchasing experience […] [Read More]

Repairify said Wednesday it has launched and subsequently operated a two-sided sublet repair marketplace — Repair OnDemand — that is designed to connect sublet repair professionals with fleet owners, auctions, dealerships and independent repair facilities. There are more than 16,000 sublet auto repair professionals available through the platform, which has seen its network grow. “Our […] [Read More]