Retail automotive technology company CDK Global has named David Hahn as chief information security officer. Hahn in his new role is responsible for development of a global strategy and execution of the roadmap for managing technology risk and information security across the company’s IT, product engineering, and research and development departments. He will also be […] [Read More]

Alexi Venneri says women have strong buying power and unique considerations when acquiring a vehicle, which Venneri described as “one of the largest purchases most families make.” Venneri is co-founder and chief executive officer of technology company Digital Air Strike and noted that the company was proud to seek new partners such as Women-Drivers.com, to […] [Read More]

The pandemic has limited consumers’ ability to leave the house. But a company producing a new auto repair bidding app says consumers still need their cars to get to the grocery store or doctor. The ObiiGo app is bringing the customer and independent repair facility together in unison, working together to find the best pricing […] [Read More]

Impact Auto Auctions Ltd. has launched SpinCar Feature Tour within its online auction platform. Impact Auto Auctions is the Canadian business unit of digital global marketplace IAA, and Feature Tour is powered by SpinCar’s cloud-based software platform and database of OEM-endorsed multi-media content. With Feature Tour, Impact’s buyers gain instant access to each vehicle’s original […] [Read More]

Software company AutoMobile Technologies has released its newest vehicle reconditioning software product, noting that dealerships, auctions, recon companies, rental car companies, and any organization bringing multiple vehicles through reconditioning can use the product to manage and control every aspect of their operation. The product is called Repair360, and the company describes it as a single […] [Read More]

Shift has added a third market in Texas where consumers can sell their cars to the used-car ecommerce company. Joining Austin and San Antonio as consumer car-selling service markets is Fort Worth. "Fort Worth is a major thoroughfare in the state, and a huge opportunity for Shift to continue to expand in the Texas geography," […] [Read More]

Stating it will help its members gain trust in any transaction completed through its platform, online vehicle maintenance and repair marketplace CarAdvise has launched a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty. The warranty is an addition to the company’s “Happiness Guarantee.” Called “12month/12k,” the program will guarantee complete satisfaction with all materials and workmanship on all CarAdvise transactions across […] [Read More]

CDK Global was part of the parade of merger and acquisition announcements to surface following Thanksgiving weekend. On Monday, the provider of dealer management systems and integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retailing and adjacent industries announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell its CDK International business segment (CDKI) to Francisco Partners […] [Read More]

J.D. Power has closed its purchase of ALG, a deal first announced in August. The company said in a news release Monday that acquisition of the TrueCar subsidary "will dramatically broaden its vision of automotive residual value forecasting, especially important as the industry prepares to launch a wave of new electric vehicle (EV) models and […] [Read More]

Enterprise Holdings is enhancing its cleaning procedures through a new initiative with Clorox. Enterprise says the collaboration reinforces its Complete Clean Pledge, which the company implemented to help customers feel confident as they begin to travel again. Enterprise Holdings’ Complete Clean Pledge is a commitment to health and safety practices throughout all of its operations. […] [Read More]