CORRECTION: Story has been corrected to clarify that DI is one of eight selected preferred providers.    Dealer Inspire (DI), a Cars.com company that provides disruptive technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive industry, recently announced a new OEM agreement with American Honda Motor Co. DI has been selected as a website and technology […] [Read More]

A new partnership between automotive recall services provider Recall Masters and auto industry software provider VettX could help dealers more easily scan every vehicle VIN for sale in the private market and look for recalls. VettX says its platform connects auto dealerships to a large inventory of vehicles, noting that those vehicles would otherwise be […] [Read More]

By introducing products designed for new- and used-car dealers, used-car auction houses, major vehicle-fleet operators, and rental-car companies, Israeli high-tech vehicle-inspection systems supplier UVeye is planning to expand in the United States. Within the next four months, the company plans to open sales and product development offices in Ohio and New York. UVeye is also […] [Read More]

Get Spiffy Inc. has launched an e-commerce website for vehicle disinfection products, and the site features products that are hospital-grade and COVID-19 effective. The site, called the Spiffy Disinfection Store, features products that are also safe for frequent use on the interior and exterior of vehicles, said Scott Wingo, who is chief executive officer for […] [Read More]

The Reynolds and Reynolds Co., which provides automobile dealership software, services, and forms to dealerships, has promoted Tommy Barras to president and chief operations officer. Barras will report directly to Reynolds chairman and chief executive officer Bob Brockman, and the promotion is effective immediately. Brockman noted Barras’ more than 40 years in the industry and […] [Read More]

Car-shipping platform Super Dispatch has launched Touchless Delivery, stating it is a response to help carriers and their families stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Super Dispatch connects auto transport industry professionals such as shippers, brokers, and carriers with software to help them move cars faster while managing and growing their businesses. Touchless Delivery is […] [Read More]

Under an expanded partnership between intelligent virtual assistant company Conversica and AutoAlert, an automotive software company, AutoAlert now offers full capabilities and skills for the Conversica Automotive Sales AI Assistant and the Conversica Automotive Service AI Assistant to help boost sales and service revenue. The partnership also helps deliver an integrated platform that the companies […] [Read More]

Digital marketplace IAA is enhancing its vehicle management system, CSAToday, by integrating data from its Interactive merchandising platform. CSAToday is IAA’s inventory management system that sellers use to manage their vehicle assets. With the enhancement, images, video and vehicle details from IAA’s recently announced interactive merchandising platform flow directly into CSAToday. According to IAA, that provides information toward […] [Read More]

After announcing its plans to go public last month, online auto retailer Vroom said Tuesday it has launched the initial public offering of 18.75 million shares of its common stock. Vroom said the expected price for the shares is between $15 and $17 per share. It is expected that underwriters will have 30 days to buy […] [Read More]

Global automotive software and data company Renovo has chosen Parasoft's C/C++test and its Automotive Compliance Pack to aid the safe development, deployment nand operation of ADAS fleets at scale. Renovo chief technology officer Jason Stinson said Renovo was “an innovator in advanced data infrastructure.” “Renovo will utilize Parasoft C/C++test to achieve vital safety and quality […] [Read More]