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ACV fulfills multiyear mission with launch of ClearCar
Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, 01:02 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
ACV chief executive officer George Chamoun summarized the five-year journey the company has taken to get to Monday and its newest tool deployment. ACV introduced ClearCar, which uses artificial intelligence and real-time market data to accurately price vehicles based on condition. “Some of the things we do are overnight successes, and some things are many […] [Read More]
S&P Global Mobility creates new executive director role for Weiss
Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, 12:44 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Automotive data and technology firm S&P Global Mobility has hired Matt Weiss for the newly created role of executive director of product strategy and pricing solutions. In a news release, the company said Weiss will be responsible for “the strategic expansion of S&P Global Mobility’s North American market reporting and analytical products, specifically enabling new […] [Read More]
Holman introduces suite of services to help fleets transition to EVs
Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, 12:00 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Holman announced it has introduced a comprehensive collection of fleet electrification products and services designed to simplify the transition to electric vehicles for fleet operators. The global automotive services company said its services include a range of charge management resources and supporting programs that can help customers navigate the complexities of transitioning a fleet to […] [Read More]
CallRevu introduces fixed ops ‘paradigm shift’ with its new AI tool
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, 02:14 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Automotive communications intelligence platform CallRevu has launched ServiceVision Pro, an artificial intelligence-powered technology tool designed for retail automotive fixed operations. In a news release, CallRevu called ServiceVision Pro a “paradigm shift” for fixed ops departments, offering “unparalleled call coverage, real-time alerts and transformative insights.” The tool is designed to provide comprehensive coverage on fixed ops […] [Read More]
SYCN Auto Logistics unveils upgraded SYCN 3.0 platform
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, 02:11 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
SYCN Auto Logistics has released its new user platform, SYCN 3.0. In a news release distributed this week, the company said the updated platform is designed to “transform the way customers interact with the company’s services” with greater flexibility and convenience in managing auto transport needs. The increased flexibility includes allowing customers to configure and […] [Read More]
TradePending moves into service with acquisition of Fixed Ops Digital
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 02:20 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
TradePending, a sales enablement and consumer experience software platform for car dealerships, has acquired Fixed Ops Digital, a marketing and technology company supporting dealerships’ fixed operations departments. TradePending is backed by private equity firm Capstreet. “Auto dealerships are increasingly looking to their fixed operations departments to drive revenue, and we believe Fixed Ops Digital’s marketing […] [Read More]
FlickFusion now offers AI-driven vehicle merchandising services for dealers
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, 04:19 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Dealers are known for being meticulous when merchandising vehicles on their lots, with sparkling clean vehicles lined up in neat rows, all facing the same direction. However, photo and video quality can vary drastically according to who is taking the photos, camera quality and other factors such as weather. To rectify the situation, FlickFusion is […] [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Part 1 on the partnership promise, focusing on fundamental principles
Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, 04:48 PM
Jennifer Sanford, Sanford Marketing Group
Business-to-business, buyer/seller relationships vary widely. The Software-as-a-Service space is no exception. Mature products, such as common software applications, are purchased online without human engagement. More complex software applications, such as accounting or CRM solutions, require a range of discussions to determine needs and customization. Still others, new, innovative solutions or game-changing, disruptive technologies require an […] [Read More]
4 components of EpiCar’s new platform for acquiring vehicles from private owners
Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, 04:18 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
EpiCar wants to help dealerships find the inventory they need by leveraging available vehicles ready to be let go by private owners. Through a platform deployed on Monday, EpiCar is connecting dealers directly with vehicles sourced from private owners, ready for immediate bidding and acquisition. The company said its predictive analytics can empower dealers to […] [Read More]
Konect.ai gains $5.5M seed investment from Silverton Partners
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, 12:30 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Konect.ai announced on Thursday that it has secured a $5.5 million seed investment from Silverton Partners, a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas. The SaaS company offering conversational AI technology for the automotive retail industry said this investment will fuel Konect.ai’s mission to “transform” the way dealerships and auto tech companies engage with their […] [Read More]