Impel, a provider of digital automotive engagement software and data for dealers, auto marketplaces and OEMs, announced a $104 million growth investment led by Silversmith Capital. Wavecrest Growth Partners, an existing investor in Impel, also participated. Impel plans to use the funding for product expansion and M&A moves. Its technology uses artificial intelligence to help […] [Read More]

Last week, Dominion DMS announced an integration with Affinitiv XRM in a move to help dealers simplify their sales process while building customer loyalty. The company reiterated XRM is a fully integrated CRM tool built by dealers for dealers that is now accessible from within VUE DMS. From Direct Desk inside of VUE DMS, the […] [Read More]

In addition to sharing a few milestones reached in 2022, on-demand car care, tech and services company Spiffy announced a new chief financial officer on Thursday. Hired for the CFO role is Brad Schomber, whose background includes 16 years of financial and accounting experience and two initial public offerings. “I am thrilled to welcome Brad […] [Read More]

This week, ActivEngage introduced the MyDrive Experience to its core messaging solutions. Before a potential buyer even steps onto the store blacktop, automotive dealers, dealer groups, OEMs and strategic partners using ActivEngage Messaging on their websites now can offer vehicle videos showcasing walkthroughs and virtual test drives by way of MyDrive, which are fueled by […] [Read More]

Backed by Diversis Capital Partners and Stage 1 Ventures, PureCars made an acquisition during the same week as naming a pair of new leading executives. The provider of digital marketing technology and services for dealers announced on Wednesday its acquisition of data management platform, The AutoMiner. In making this move, PureCars explained that the digital […] [Read More]

J.D. Power said Tuesday it has acquired ZappyRide, an electric vehicle data company that develops white-label software and tools for automakers, electric utilities and others in the greentech space. The purchase adds to J.D. Power’s EV portfolio and kicks off a new program at the company that focuses on its EV services. The J.D. Power […] [Read More]

PureCars said Monday it has named a chief financial officer as well as a chief product officer. Bryan Urroz has been appointed CFO, while the Matthew Groner was named CPO. Before PureCars, Urroz was at DealerBuilt, where he was also CFO. Groner’s background includes time with Viacom, TransUnion, AdTheorent, DoubleVerify and Mediaocean. “As an industry […] [Read More]

Ford and Lincoln dealers now have a new resource to boost their sales and service efforts. CDK Global recently announced a collaboration with Ford Motor Co. to integrate vehicle build data for Ford and Lincoln vehicles with CDK Global’s Neuron Advanced Vehicle Lookup Application Programming Interface (API). The automotive retail software provider explained that incorporating […] [Read More]

With the first-ever tax credits for used electric vehicles having become effective on Jan. 1 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, that shopper on your dealership’s lot is likely to have this question on their mind. Does the used EV I’m interested in qualify for this tax credit? With that in mind, EV analytics company […] [Read More]

Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy has added a fourth state to its footprint: Texas. Its services are now available in the Austin area and Travis County. This follows Autonomy’s launch in California, followed by expansion to Florida and Washington. Autonomy said in a news release that Texas trails only California and Florida for EV registrations. […] [Read More]