CallRevu announced Tuesday it has purchased the automotive division of CallSource. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “CallRevu has always admired CallSource — we share a common focus on service. This investment was an easy decision as it provides an opportunity for us to deliver greater innovation, insights, and value to our collective customers — reinforcing […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive Mobility said Wednesday it has purchased Spiers New Technologies, a service provider for electric vehicle battery lifecycle management with operations in the U.S. and Europe. The pairing of the companies is part of Cox Automotive Mobility’s new end-to-end global EV battery service network, where the company offers high-voltage battery solutions to dealers, automakers […] [Read More]

As reported in an episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast last week, Fair is shifting away from vehicle subscriptions and is relaunching with a new model early next year. The company — which will have a new official name of Fair Technologies — will instead offer an end-to-end ecommerce marketplace where consumers can find vehicles […] [Read More]

Work Truck Solutions recently expanded its partnership with Ryder System, a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions. The partnership means Work Truck Solutions is offering Ryder used truck inventory on the commercial vehicle channel, Vehicle Acquisition Search Tool (VAST). The companies said these trucks will provide users with much needed inventory […] [Read More]

Having already forged relationships with companies such as Lincoln in connection with manufacturing and Chase to facilitate consumer financing, Rivian is making moves to become a publicly traded company. The electric truck maker announced on Friday that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission relating […] [Read More]

The fleet space is looking to keep “current” with the newest vehicles entering the sector. On Wednesday, Merchants Fleet announced a partnership with Enel X — the Enel Group’s advanced energy services business line — to meet the infrastructure needs of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As part of the partnership, Enel X will provide […] [Read More]

With the pandemic intensifying again, prompting businesses to modify policies and strategies, 360Converge is looking to help the automotive industry. On Tuesday, the provider of workflow automation through text and email announced it is offering its platform for dealership staff and partners free of charge. Officials from 360Converge said the complimentary service is meant as […] [Read More]

Online car-buying start-up Gettacar announced a $25 million round of funding back in February. And last week, founder and chief executive officer Yossi Levi was named an Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Greater Philadelphia Award winner by Ernst & Young, which orchestrates the program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The award recognizes those […] [Read More]

ServNet auctions now have the capability to scrub another part of vehicles that are coming down the lanes at their facilities. According to the group’s recent newsletter, ServNet recently formed a partnership with Privacy4Cars, which has a platform designed to erase nonpublic personal information (NPI) from vehicles. And auctions already using the technology praised its […] [Read More]

Imagine that you have a potential buyer in your showroom quite eager to test drive a vehicle that’s been sitting in your inventory for too long. But then you can’t find the keys. KEYper Systems and TrueSpot now are working together to prevent that hypothetical scenario from happening. KEYper Systems, a leading provider of electronic […] [Read More]