As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of Emerging Companies that improve a specific aspect of the automotive industry through technology.

Industry leaders see these four honorees as being on the cusp of automotive innovation and tech development. They’re all “on to something” that could turn the dial on their respective aspects of automotive.

The four honorees include:

BlytzPay

DealerClub

RockED

SelectFI

BlytzPay is a leading fintech company specializing in payment services that help businesses grow. With a focus on providing seamless transaction experiences for both businesses and consumers, BlytzPay has emerged as a transformative force in the payments industry. Its commitment to delivering unparalleled value, efficiency, and security sets it apart as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes.

Acquired earlier this year by Cars Commerce, DealerClub is an emerging, dealer-to-dealer, digital wholesale auction platform that facilitates transparent and efficient transactions between automotive dealers. The company’s auction model is built around a reputation-based system that promotes trust in transactions, ultimately minimizing arbitration disputes and title issues. DealerClub’s commitment to innovation and dealer support aligns with broader trends in the automotive industry towards digitization and optimized inventory management. Serving more than 650 dealer customers with a strong pipeline, the company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees.

RockED is a leading mobile sales enablement platform revolutionizing learning and development for the advancement of sales and service in the automotive industry. RockED delivers engaging micro-learning experiences through short-form video content, gamification and certifications. Focused on equipping dealership teams with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry, RockED empowers the workforce to drive exceptional customer experiences and business growth.

Founded in 2023, SelectFI is a SaaS company serving auto dealerships with patent-pending technology that enhances financing accuracy. Its Lender Selector platform leverages predictive lending to match customers with financing options efficiently, streamlining a traditionally manual process for dealerships.

The honorees will be recognized in the April edition of the Auto Fin Journal publication and at the Auto Intel Summit, which is April 8-10 at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C.

Also included in the magazine and conference recognition will be the Automotive Intelligence Awards: Analysts, which recognizes experts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.

In addition to respective luncheons at AIS recognizing these honorees, there will be panel discussions featuring representatives from the Automotive Intelligence Award recipients.

More details on those luncheons, panels and the full AIS agenda can be found here: Agenda | AIS & NRC 2025.