When multiple, separate entities independently develop and implement technologies, siloes can happen. As artificial intelligence and other tech innovations grow, a new initiative in the auto industry is looking to help make sure that doesn’t happen by focusing on “developing shared standards to help AI platforms and automotive systems work together across vehicle shopping, service […] [Read More]

Online speculation surfaced over the weekend on social media and elsewhere that fraudsters from the Dark Web hacked into VinSolutions, potential extracting thousands of consumers’ information from the CRM used by about 7,000 dealerships. Cox Automotive on Monday acknowledged “suspicious activity” that was “quickly contained” within VinSolutions. Here is the company’s entire statement about the […] [Read More]

Hertz developed Oro Mobility — a fleet platform designed to connect vehicles, tech providers and demand platforms at scale — to grow beyond the rental car business and prepare for “the next era of mobility.” The next era is arriving. On Tuesday, Hertz, which is still the platform’s majority owner, announced Oro secured an $80 […] [Read More]

The eSTART Coalition is spotlighting leaders helping to modernize the vehicle title and registration process through its 2026 Awards Program, recognizing their work in policy reform, industry collaboration and innovation. This year, the organization is honoring the following with respective awards: Advocacy and Policy Leadership Award: Walter Craddock, administrator of the Rhode Island Division of […] [Read More]

Sarah Copp is back with Lotlinx as chief commercial officer. The inventory performance intelligence company for automotive retail said on Thursday that Copp will lead the company’s unified sales and account management organization, bringing together teams, processes, and priorities to strengthen customer relationships and drive commercial growth. “Sarah knows Lotlinx, she knows our customers, and […] [Read More]

OfferWerks used artificial intelligence to consolidate capabilities of five specialized automotive technology firms. The result is dealer clients getting an agentic AI layer for a more transparent online shopping and purchase experience. OfferWerks integrated suite of services is focused on automotive payment calculation, offer presentation, and disclosure compliance using native tools and software for automotive […] [Read More]

Along with reiterating that its platform was already built to handle new compliance requirements in California that went into effect this month, ProMax announced the launch of ProMax BDC AI. ProMax highlighted its new artificial intelligence-powered lead-response agent is designed to help automotive dealerships respond to every internet lead immediately and convert more online shoppers […] [Read More]