In two pieces of news to come out of CDK early this week, the company is launching the inaugural CDK Connect Conference next week, and a new company in the auto tech space has joined its CDK Global Partner Program, as well.  Automotive Innovations (Ai), which goes by the same acronym as artificial intelligence, launched its suite […] [Read More]

ARI recently announced updates designed to streamline the used experience for its fleet stakeholders and mobile app users and continue to "align with the future of mobility."  The ongoing evolution of the company's tech platforms includes that of the mobile app, ARI Driver Insights.  “ARI is — and always will be — a customer-centric organization. Providing […] [Read More]

The latest acquisition by CDK Global will give dealers an avenue to digitize another piece of the car-buying process: lining up car insurance for the consumer. CDK said Thursday has signed a deal to purchase insurtech company Salty Dot, Inc., which provides car buyers a mobile solution to acquire car insurance without having to exit […] [Read More]

Recurrent, a company that analyzes EV battery health, has grown its board of directors by adding a former senior vice president from CarGurus. Chosen for the open board position is Martha Blue, who has experience with leadership roles in tech startups and auto companies.  “Adding Marty to the board is a big deal to me and the rest of […] [Read More]

IAA now offers a new transportation service designed to allow buyers to digitally order transportation for purchased vehicles at the time of checkout or post-payment. The all-new IAA Transport "accelerates" the transportation process, the company says, and offers customers the option to order vehicle transport digitally and in real-time.  "IAA Transport is a significant advancement in […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive is committed to showing its leadershipin the electric vehicle market and its future. One way the company is proving this strategy is launching the inaugural EV Battery Summit, set to take place virtually next week.  The event, scheduled for 11 a.m. (ET) to 3 p.m. on Sept. 30,  will bring together EV thought leaders and trasportation […] [Read More]

Dealer management system provider DealerCenter has chosen FlickFusion to provide video marketing and communications for its DMS platform. The companies explained the partnership will make it easier for used-car dealership clients to create and use videos and "interactive 360-spin presentations" in the effort to improve inventory merchandising and lead follow up and video email campaigns.  […] [Read More]

Digital marketing dealer tech company PureCars has chosen a new chief revenue offer and a new chief marketing officer in an effort to accelerate growth through brand strategy and acquisition, the company shared.  Guy Super has been chosen as the new CRO and Kate Colacelli as CMO.  "Guy and Kate demonstrate not only the growth PureCars has experienced, […] [Read More]

Proactive Dealer Solutions has released its Brook.ai tool,  a conversational digital voice assistant for dealer service departments that works to handle and appoint inbound service calls for dealers.  Proactive Dealer Solutions — a  provider of effective lead management and conversion services for the auto and motorized vehicle dealership sector — said Brooke.ai is an intelligent conversational digital voice assistant (DVA) […] [Read More]

Buy Your Car has launched in North Houston, Texas. The online service allows customers to sell their vehicles online, and aims to help provide more quality used inventory for dealers.  A consumer can submit a VIN or license plate number, current photos and answer a series of questions, and they will receive an offer for their […] [Read More]