ACV is bringing a viper to NADA Show 2026 this week in Las Vegas, and it’s not a snake or the Dodge muscle car from more than a dozen years ago. Rather, ACV announced the next wave of availability for the VIPER Early Access Program, extending its inspection technology, vehicle data and pricing capabilities to […] [Read More]

With Scott Painter back leading the company, TrueCar might be liquidating assets, among other strategy moves highlighted in a news release distributed on Monday. Effective immediately, TrueCar said it will shift its focus away from three initiatives: TrueCar+, TrueCar Marketing Solutions (TCMS), and TrueCar Wholesale Solutions (TCWS). TrueCar said these decisions reflect the company’s post-acquisition […] [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association doesn’t want members interested in serving on its board of directors to be brokenhearted by the time Valentine’s Day arrives. That’s why NIADA recently reiterated that it’s accepting applications to be on its board through Feb. 13. The NIADA board consists of 12 members who are responsible for the […] [Read More]

Almost 1 million vehicles on Canadian roads are operating with unrepaired recalls, according to data generated by Carfax Canada’s vehicle history reports. Unfixed recalls are very common, the company said. They can include issues such as malfunctioning airbags, electrical problems that can cause a fire and leaks, as well as issues with fuel pumps, seatbelts, […] [Read More]

By the time Cherokee Media Group reconnected with Satyan Merchant, the senior vice president of auto and mortgage business leader at TransUnion already appeared on stage during the Vehicle Finance Conference in Las Vegas hosted by the American Financial Services Association. “I think going into this everyone thought the A word was going to be […] [Read More]

Spiffy and Blink AI Automotive have come together at the auto retail industry’s biggest get-together. During the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, the companies announced an integration partnership designed to help dealerships deploy and scale mobile vehicle service more efficiently. The partnership combines complementary technologies, they said, in Spiffy’s operating system for mobile service […] [Read More]

America’s Auto Auction continues to have Georgia on its mind. With facilities already in Atlanta and Savannah, the company on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Albany Auto Auction, strengthening its presence in southwest Georgia and creating a unified auction experience for dealers. Following the acquisition, management said operations will be consolidated under America’s Auto Auction […] [Read More]

When S&P Global’s automotive business spins off into a separate company, its brand will spin around, too. What is currently known as S&P Global Mobility will become Mobility Global, the parent company announced. In a news release, S&P said it chose the name to reflect the new company’s “leadership in providing critical intelligence across the […] [Read More]

TraXtion founder and CEO Roger Tracy is retiring and passing the proverbial torch to Brad Kokesh. The provider of automated tire and vehicle inspection systems said Kokesh, who joined the company as chief revenue officer in November 2023 and was promoted to president and chief operating officer this past June, will succeed Tracy as CEO […] [Read More]

As the used EV surge arrives, Plug is ready and fully charged — with $20 million. The online auction exclusively for electric vehicles received $20 million in Series A funding, a round led by Lightspeed, with participation from Galvanize and existing investors Autotech Ventures, Leap Forward Ventures and Renn Global. Plug said the new capital […] [Read More]