CDK Global’s former top executive is back as acting president and chief executive officer, replacing the leader who replaced him. Brian MacDonald, who was the president and CEO of CDK Global from January 2016 to November 2018, takes over for Brian Krzanich, who the company announced is stepping down. Back in November 2018, it was […] [Read More]

Montway Auto Transport reinforced its leadership team on Tuesday with an executive to oversee the company’s business segment used to serve private individuals. The third-party logistics brokerage announced the hiring of Erin Almand as vice president of moving and relocation. In this role, Montway said Almand’s focus will be to develop long-term relationships with its […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services shared the latest update associated with Service 360 maintenance management program The company said on Monday that Service 360 is being piloted with several fleet customers with additional expansion planned for later this year. Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services highlighted the Service 360 maintenance program can allow fleet operators to […] [Read More]

Auctions and inspection companies are coupling traditional hands-on vehicle inspections with imaging technology to create condition reports that give customers better visibility and confidence about a vehicle’s condition.  Those companies are also using and/or testing artificial intelligence and monitoring advances in machine learning. Having more transparency in condition reports is important because buyers and sellers […] [Read More]

The international share of car sales commanded by electric vehicles doubled last year, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com, which said their penetration climbed from 4.4% to 8.8% globally. In the U.S., there were 608,000 sales of electric vehicles last year, up from 308,000 the year before, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. […] [Read More]

General Motors, though its venture capital arm, GM Ventures, has invested an undisclosed amount in UVeye, an advanced vehicle inspection systems developer. The companies also entered a commercial agreement to explore placing the inspection system in GM dealerships throughout various markets and a strategic collaboration agreement which calls for the two to work on several […] [Read More]

Despite how much your dealership might highlight the quality of vehicles in your used inventory, some potential buyers still might want to have a mechanic conduct an inspection. That’s a service Curbee, a mobile car-repair company, now is looking to provide. Created two years ago by the builders of Tesla and Lyft’s mobile car care […] [Read More]

Mergers and acquisitions are happening in automotive adjacent industries, too. On Monday, carsales.com, one of the largest online marketplaces in Australia focusing on the automotive, motorcycle, and marine spaces, announced the intention to purchase the remaining 51% of Trader Interactive from the current investors, Eurazeo and Goldman Sachs Asset Management to bring its holding up […] [Read More]

Evidently, ACV is a great place to work. The digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial partners announced on Monday that it has been named one of the Best Workplaces in New York in 2022 by Great Place to Work and Fortune. The Fortune Best Workplaces in New York accolade is […] [Read More]

Dealer Inspire (DI) recently finalized a new OEM partnership with Subaru of America. The Cars.com company that provides advanced technology and digital advertising solutions to the automotive industry has been named a certified website provider in the Subaru Certified Retailer Program. According to a news release, DI will have the opportunity to partner with Subaru’s […] [Read More]