Technology
What to expect at expos: AutoTech Investments, a who’s who forum for investors, tech founders, dealers and OEMs
Monday, May. 13, 2024, 02:29 PM
Jennifer Sanford, Sanford Marketing Group
After years of attending industry events, April Rain identified that most events did not adequately support new entrepreneurs or allow them to effectively engage with investors. She researched the marketplace and solicited ideas from industry experts like Steve Greenfield, founder of Automotive Ventures. Rain found that the current pace of innovation and evolution in automotive […] [Read More]
Xcite Automotive adds former HomeNet COO as new chief commercial officer
Friday, May. 10, 2024, 11:57 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Automotive technology provider Xcite Automotive has named Andy McBride as its new chief commercial officer. McBride’s background includes more than 19 years with HomeNet Automotive, a Cox Automotive company, including stints as vice president of business development and chief operating officer. Xcite said McBride’s “deep understanding of the automotive market” will be instrumental in accelerating […] [Read More]
Click-Ins brings its AI vehicle inspection technology to US market
Wednesday, May. 8, 2024, 02:59 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The U.S. has a new entry in the budding sector of artificial intelligence-driven vehicle inspections. Click-Ins has launched in the U.S., opening a headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., and appointing Charles Lukens as its new CEO as part of the company’s global expansion strategy. In a news release, Click-Ins said its move into the American […] [Read More]
CallRevu partners with Merchant Centric reputation management & customer insights
Friday, May. 3, 2024, 11:19 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
This week, CallRevu welcomed Merchant Centric into its Center of Excellence. The provider of communications technology for the automotive retail industry said this partnership represents another stride into brand reputation management, leveraging Merchant Centric’s expertise to enhance the overall customer experience. Executives highlighted Merchant Centric, known for its approach to managing and analyzing customer feedback […] [Read More]
COMMENTARY: The jury is out, so how many dealers are utilizing AI?
Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, 02:38 PM
Len Short, Lotlinx
Based on a recent industry survey of auto dealership executives located throughout the U.S. orchestrated by Lotlinx, approximately 31% of respondents said they still rely only on gut instinct to manage their dealership’s vehicle inventory. This represents almost one third of dealer executives who fall into this bucket. It is no wonder that the same […] [Read More]
Motive Retail’s MIX platform joins Dealertrack’s integration program
Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, 02:38 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Motive Retail, a provider of integrations and technology in automotive retail, is collaborating with Cox Automotive’s Dealertrack DMS to integrate its Motive Integrator eXchange platform with Dealertrack’s Opentrack API integration program. The MIX platform is designed to empower software providers with an “integrate once, connect to many” approach, allowing automotive software vendors to connect not […] [Read More]
STELLA closes $19.7M Series A financing round to further develop its AI technology
Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, 11:25 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
STELLA Automotive AI, a provider of automotive artificial intelligence technology, has closed an oversubscribed Series A financing round that raised $19.7 million, according to the Presidio Group, STELLA’s exclusive financial advisor for the Series A financing. STELLA said the funds, which include both newly invested capital and outstanding convertible notes that converted into this Series […] [Read More]
Repairify’s new VP to lead development of asTech Mechanical diagnostic tools
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024, 01:54 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Repairify, a provider of remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair industries, has named Ben Johnson as vice president of general automotive repair markets to lead its expansion into the mechanical market. The company said Johnson’s primary mission is leading the strategic growth and product launch and development of […] [Read More]
PAVE shares benefits of automated vehicle inspections with AIS+NRC attendees
Monday, Apr. 29, 2024, 03:40 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
During last week’s Auto Intel Summit+National Remarketing Conference, PAVE chief strategy officer Jameel Ghata discussed how automated inspections help fleets list their vehicles for sale whenever they need to. Through a presentation titled, “Get Paid Faster with Automated Inspections,” Ghata discussed how automated vehicle inspections can enable wholesale disposition and guaranteed buys without the expense […] [Read More]
Predian boosts AI tool with wholesale & retail data
Monday, Apr. 29, 2024, 01:25 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Predian’s artificial intelligence-driven inventory management solutions now have more information. The company announced last week the integration of wholesale and retail data into its solution, ValueVision. Now, Predian said dealers can make strategic pricing decisions and maximize their profitability “with confidence, knowing they have the most accurate and comprehensive data at their fingertips.” Predian developed […] [Read More]