Car Wars has announced two integrations to widen the reach of its artificial intelligence-powered service scheduling tool. The provider of dealership call management technology said its Cari Scheduler now integrates with service lane technology provider Dealer-FX in a partnership designed to enable dealerships to book, modify and manage service appointments in real time with OEM-aligned […] [Read More]

Privacy4Cars is not just a business. It’s a star. The privacy tech company was selected as the Top Global Star by CO—, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s digital platform for small businesses. The award is part of the CO—100, the platform’s list of America’s top 100 small businesses, which was announced this week during the […] [Read More]

More technology firms are working together to help dealerships manage vehicle recalls. This week, AutoAp announced it has integrated with Tekion’s Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) to provide dealerships with a seamless connection between AutoAp’s Dynamic Recall Management (DRM) and Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC). The company highlighted this integration can enable faster, more efficient data […] [Read More]

Healey Brothers Automotive Group engaged in some wishful thinking. As in, it was thinking about granting wishes. The dealership group’s Driven to Give Foundation donated $30,000 to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley to supporting the organization’s mission to bring hope, strength and joy to children battling critical illnesses. Healey Brothers, which operates 10 locations in New York’s […] [Read More]

Between rising customer expectations, tighter margins, and increased exposure to digital risk, today’s logistics leaders face growing pressure to deliver faster, smarter, and safer outcomes. The challenge isn’t just about keeping up; it’s staying ahead in a complex supply chain environment. While carriers and shippers are inundated with different software solutions, many of these platforms […] [Read More]

“The reality is, we’re not the challenger anymore, we’re the leader in the space and we’ve built something that nobody else has,” says CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane. Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company’s new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control […] [Read More]

Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations arrived on the state level. And it’s happened already in California. Christian, who is also […] [Read More]

Loans connected with vehicle titles aren’t new. But Yendo announced a $50 million Series B funding round on Thursday to fuel its efforts to grow as a company that claims to be behind the first-ever vehicle-secured credit card. According to a news release, the investors participating in this fund round include Spice Expeditions, Autotech Ventures, […] [Read More]

TSD Mobility Solutions made a move to bolster its telematics offerings. The global software provider for rental car companies and auto dealerships has acquired Zubie, a provider of connected-car technology designed to help business and rental fleets manage and protect their assets. “By bringing Zubie into the TSD family, it will strengthen our ability to […] [Read More]

Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has long been a successful dealership, but the Cornelius, N.C., store has shown particularly strong certified pre-owned growth in recent years. When Parks Automotive Group acquired Lake Norman CDJR in 2023, the dealership was selling between 130-140 used vehicles each month, with roughly half being certified pre-owned. Over the […] [Read More]