Authenticom Group of Companies has added Jeremy Potvin as director of digital strategy, a hire the company said reinforces its commitment to strategic execution and leadership in its digital ecosystem. Authenticom cited Potvin’s two decades of experience “at the intersection of brand development, technology and storytelling,” noting he built and scaled consumer brands in the […] [Read More]

Cities are partnering with the auto industry and autonomous/remote-controlled car technology providers to help solve transportation problems for residents, said panelists representing some of those municipalities and companies at the MOVE America conference here Sept. 23-24. MOVE America is a mobility and tech event that offers a platform for auto and technology companies, tech-savvy individuals, […] [Read More]

It’s a full-circle moment for TrueCar and Scott Painter. The company’s founder and former CEO is leading a group that plans to acquire the automotive digital marketplace. Upon close, Painter, who stepped down as  CEO in 2015, will return as CEO. TrueCar announced Wednesday that it is going private through a deal in which Fair […] [Read More]

Privacy4Cars is not just a business. It’s a star. The privacy tech company was selected as the Top Global Star by CO—, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s digital platform for small businesses. The award is part of the CO—100, the platform’s list of America’s top 100 small businesses, which was announced this week during the […] [Read More]

More technology firms are working together to help dealerships manage vehicle recalls. This week, AutoAp announced it has integrated with Tekion’s Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) to provide dealerships with a seamless connection between AutoAp’s Dynamic Recall Management (DRM) and Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC). The company highlighted this integration can enable faster, more efficient data […] [Read More]

TSD Mobility Solutions made a move to bolster its telematics offerings. The global software provider for rental car companies and auto dealerships has acquired Zubie, a provider of connected-car technology designed to help business and rental fleets manage and protect their assets. “By bringing Zubie into the TSD family, it will strengthen our ability to […] [Read More]

Affinitiv and Dominion DMS both announced leadership changes on Tuesday, and each move involved Sharon Kitzman. According to separate news releases from the companies, Kitzman is now chief executive officer of Affinitiv, which is a leading provider of intelligence-driven software and lifecycle marketing solutions for OEMs, dealers, and automotive groups. And taking Kitzman’s place at […] [Read More]