STELLA Automotive AI has completed an “intelligent read-write” integration with end-to-end service department platform myKaarma designed to allow STELLA to operate seamlessly within a dealership’s fixed ops platform. STELLA uses conversational AI to manage data input and operational processes like a service advisor, which the company said will give dealerships with the myKaarma platform “an […] [Read More]

Lizz Callaway of Microsoft Autos had a busy Used Car Week, being honored as one of Cherokee Media Group’s “40 Under 40: Industry” and leading a workshop about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for seamless vehicle transactions. But she also took the time to visit with Cherokee Media Group associate editor Andrew Friedlander on […] [Read More]

Repair OnDemand, a provider of repair and reconditioning services technology, has added Bill Robinson as managing director of the repair exchange, a newly created role the company calls “pivotal.” Repair OnDemand president Randy Kobat said the move “marks a transformative moment” for the company. “His track record of spearheading innovation and driving growth aligns perfectly […] [Read More]

Smartcar, a developer platform for mobility businesses, has joined with Uber Technologies in a partnership to make it easier for electric vehicle drivers on the app to take on trips without range anxiety. As a result of the collaboration, Uber will use Smartcar’s API to integrate EV battery level data into its driver app, enabling […] [Read More]

There’s a new online automotive marketplace on the scene. Startup turbu.com said its platform aims to “reshape the landscape of peer-to-peer car buying and selling” with its “free” and “no upfront fee” approach that the company said will provide a “win-win situation” for buyers and sellers. In a news release, turbu touted features such as […] [Read More]

Freezing temperatures can lower the range of battery electric vehicles by 16-46% depending on the make, model and year, according to the annual winter range report from EV analytics firm Recurrent. The report analyzes 17 popular EV brands in various driving conditions to compare their actual range at freezing temperatures, using range data from more […] [Read More]

Automotive communication intelligence provider CallRevu has named Keri Cohen as its new chief marketing officer, a move the company said “coincides with a pivotal moment in CallRevu’s trajectory of rapid expansion and innovation.” CEO Ben Chodor called the hire “a significant milestone” in his plan to build a “world-class” leadership team. “Her dynamic leadership, coupled […] [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, which is a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy, inaugurated its first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub at the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz USA in Sandy Springs, Ga. The hub is the first of a network of premium electric vehicle charging stations planned across North America by Mercedes-Benz HPC NA. In a news […] [Read More]

automotiveMastermind wants to do a good turn for car dealers. That’s why the company — a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation for dealerships, and a part of S&P Global Mobility — has launched Turn, which it said allows dealers to improve vehicle turn rates by predicting which customers are most likely to purchase […] [Read More]

ICOM AI — which announced its new branding last week — made a move with its new moniker on Monday, announcing a strategic collaboration with Experian. The joint effort aims to transform how automotive dealerships communicate with their customers about vehicle recalls. By integrating Experian’s open recall data into the platform, ICOM AI can help […] [Read More]