NuVinAir's newest executive brings a diverse automotive background to her position, having experience with an automaker, a software company and a retailer. The company that offers a suite of patented and proprietary products that are designed to create healthy vehicle interiors safely has named Misa Tanaka as its new regional support director for the West […] [Read More]

Both in formal presentations and networking chatter during last week’s Auto Intel Summit, attendees mentioned the collaborative move by General Motors and Honda when the topic turned to electric vehicles. The automakers recently announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable EVs based on a […] [Read More]

CarOffer, which is part of the CarGurus network, has named its vice president of consumer operations, and taking on this newly created role is Kim Jenkins, who was previously senior director of training and implementation. In the new role, Jenkins — who has been with CarOffer for about five years — will head up the […] [Read More]

Autonomy had a successful launch in Los Angeles in January, added service in the San Francisco Bay Area in March, and then last week the electric vehicle subscription company brought its platform availability to San Diego. The company that claims to be the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3 said […] [Read More]

CDK Global has signed a deal to be acquired by Brookfield Business Partners and institutional partners for a total enterprise value of $8.3 billion, with CDK shareholders receiving $54.87 per share once the transaction closes. That share price is 30% higher than the unaffected closing price on Feb. 18, which was the last full day […] [Read More]

Cars.com Inc. said Monday that chief financial officer Sonia Jain will be stepping down April 15 down to pursue another career opportunity. Appointed to be interim CFO is Jandy Tomy, who is currently vice president and treasurer. Tomy has been with the company since March 2017 and was CARS CFO from January 2020 through June […] [Read More]

Even in a digital wholesale environment, there are many boots-on-the-ground tasks that have to be completed. Like transporting the car from buyer to seller. Along those lines, ACV has launched the “Carrier by ACV Transportation” app that lets car haulers more efficiently manage pickups and deliveries. The app is available for free to all ACV […] [Read More]

Executives with DrivenIQ, which specializes in data and data technologies that help businesses target their advertising to the most ideal audience, joined the Auto Remarketing Podcast recently to talk about the company's busy March and much more. DrivenIQ announced last month that it has acquired Visitor Data Inc. The company also announced that it will be […] [Read More]

After announcing a move into used-vehicle financing during NADA Show 2022 earlier this month, Solera Holdings reinforced its management team on Thursday by appointing top insurance and automotive business executives to key roles. The company said Bill Brower, Mike Roberts, Dan Barrington and Lewis Scott will bolster Solera’s industry position in vehicle lifecycle management. “Solera […] [Read More]

Automotive Ventures founder and chief executive officer Steve Greenfield is back on the show to share more details about the new Automotive Ventures DealerFund the company launched earlier this month. Greenfield explains the "aha moment" that prompted Automotive Ventures to start this fund, how the capital would be used, how dealers are building technologies, the […] [Read More]