Amit Chandarana returns to the Auto Remarketing Podcast in a relatively new role as CEO of Curbee, a mobile vehicle service technology platform. In this episode, he talks with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby about why 2025 is the year that mobile service departments finally take off for dealerships and key considerations for dealers […] [Read More]

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company said in a news release Wednesday that president Chris Walsh has been named acting CEO. The former CEO Tommy Barras is no longer with Reynolds, the company said. In a separate news release on Tuesday, The Buzbee Law Firm said it has filed a $300 million lawsuit against Reynolds on […] [Read More]

J.D. Power has a new president and CEO. The company announced Friday that it hired Joshua Peirez for the top leadership post and that Dave Habiger, who had held the role since 2018, will take on the vice chairman position. Habiger will assist Peirez in the transition. Peirez was most recently CEO and director at […] [Read More]

Despite changing political winds related to electric vehicles, a consortium of automakers is still committed to its ambitious plan to build a nationwide electric vehicle charging network, a member of the consortium told Auto Remarketing. “At the beginning of the year we had a heart-to-heart discussion with IONNA, and we assured them that we are committed to expansion,” Orth Hedrick, specification analyst at Kia America, told Auto Remarketing. Kia is one of eight automakers that have ... [Read More]

Dealership software provider VINCUE has introduced VINCUE CATALYST, the next generation of its dealership platform. In a news release, the company said its new product is not just a software update, but rather is “engineered from the ground up” to give managers visibility into their dealership’s performance. “Our dealers were the true catalyst for this […] [Read More]

Dealer Alchemist has hired Roma Varyani as vice president of OEM partnerships to lead the development and expansion of the company’s partnerships with OEMs The automotive digital marketing company said the addition of Varyani to the leadership team “underscores the company’s dedication to fostering strategic partnerships” to enhance value for clients and partners. “Adding Roma […] [Read More]

Well, that didn’t take long. Matt Leone has been named CEO of dealership CRM and artificial intelligence platform DriveCentric, just a week after it was announced he had stepped down as CEO of automotiveMastermind. In a news release, the company said the hire comes on the heels of a year of record customer growth, representing […] [Read More]

The next step toward widespread commercial use of autonomous vehicles might be here. California-based technology company Autolane said the first full-scale, end-to-end test site for its OpenCurb OS is now live in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a demonstration of the system’s real-world capabilities. OpenCurb OS is a curbside operating system designed to manage […] [Read More]

As dealers face rising complexity in inventory management, pricing, and profitability, especially with the 25% tariff on imported vehicles, machine-driven technologies are stepping in as vital tools — not just to handle data, but to make better, faster business decisions. From fluctuating vehicle values and evolving consumer trends to aging inventory and regional market differences, […] [Read More]

automotiveMastermind, soon to be part of a new company, has a new leader. The automotive data and technology provider has promoted Aaron Baldwin from chief product officer to CEO, replacing Matt Leone, who is stepping down after five years at the helm. The move comes just a week after automotiveMastermind’s parent company, S&P Global, announced […] [Read More]