Brain+Trust, a provider of data and compliance services in automotive and other industries, has joined automotive information technology standards organization Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail. In a news release, STAR said Brain+Trust, which specializes in data management, data privacy, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and future readiness, brings more than 100 years of combined […] [Read More]

J.D. Power has closed the deal on its acquisition of Autovista Group, a provider of automotive data, analytics and industry insights, opening the door for its move into Europe and Australia. In a news release, J.D. Power said the transaction will integrate Autovista’s data sets, insights and industry expertise with J.D. Power’s predictive analytics, valuation […] [Read More]

Getaround began the month by announcing an immediate workforce reduction that impacted approximately 30% of the company’s North American staff. Now, the connected carsharing marketplace is closing the month by naming a new CEO, among other leadership changes. In a move announced Wednesday and effective immediately, Getaround said its board of directors has appointed former […] [Read More]

SYCN Auto Logistics has announced its commitment to the relocation sector, introducing a series of specialized relocation services and technology that it said “aims to elevate transferee experience while addressing the evolving and specialized needs of relocation industry professionals.” The company said its artificial intelligence technology and team of relocation experts can provide transparency for […] [Read More]

Driivz, a provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management software, named Blake Jessen as its new vice president of North America. The company said Jessen’s “deep market knowledge and value-add approach” align with Driivz’s mission to “accelerate the EV industry’s dynamic and continuous transformation” and will allow him to drive innovation and solidify Driivz’s […] [Read More]

On Tuesday, TotalCX promoted long-time employee Jonathan Jackson to chief experience officer. Jackson has been with the provider of artificial intelligence-driven customer experience management solutions for eight years, previously serving as director of partner accounts and lead product manager. Before joining the company — which combines automation, AI, ongoing training, real-time assessments and staff augmentation […] [Read More]

Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from the NADA Show 2024 exhibit hall is a conversation with Wendy Engelhardt, strategic solutions manager at automotiveMastermind. Wendy and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss how fellow companies within the S&P Global Mobility umbrella work together, how automotiveMastermind has evolved since its […] [Read More]

Orbee, a provider automotive customer experience middleware, has completed an SOC 2 Type 2 audit, which assesses a company’s internal controls in handling sensitive information. The company said the audit ensures Orbee has business processes and security measures in place to protect customer data against unauthorized access, data breaches and leaks, aligning with privacy regulations […] [Read More]

Customer data and marketing platform PureCars has promoted chief operating officer Lauren Donalson to the role of president. Donalson joined PureCars in 2015, serving as regional manager, national director and senior vice president before moving up to COO in January 2023. She began her automotive career through her family’s dealership group, holding various fixed and […] [Read More]

Automotive technology provider Rodo has launched an artificial intelligence-driven vehicle search platform that the company said “sets a new standard for intuitive and seamless car shopping.” CEO Nathan Hecht said Rodo has “reimagined” how AI is used in the vehicle search process. “Conventional interfaces burden users with menus, dropdowns, toggles and an overwhelming array of […] [Read More]