Ava AI by Get My Auto promises improved efficiency and customer satisfaction by leveraging AI to move all the functions of a traditional DMS and CRM onto one interface. +

Kelley Blue Book analysts say incentives fell and average prices set records in January, but affordable options abound in the high-volume compact SUV segment. +

Alliance Creative Group has added a new, automated marketing and customer engagement solution that uses AI characters to assist dealership website visitors. +

Carvana has purchased Sacramento (Calif.) Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, continuing a Stellantis dealership buying spree that started nearly a year ago, likely in an attempt to secure an in-house inventory channel. +

CEO Jay Vijayan announced the addition of three new agents to Tekion’s AI Suite and the launch of a new customer conference and industry event at the 2026 NADA Show. +

Cars.com and Salesforce are testing DealerCloud, the companies’ new customer relationship management system, at California’s Del Grande Dealer Group ahead of a wider release. +

Cox Automotive’s Accelerate My Deal platform now offers ID verification, document upload, esignatures and delivery scheduling to help dealers complete more deals online. +

Winter storms couldn’t stop U.S. Hyundai and Kia dealers from setting new January records in a month marked by appreciable gains driven by premium-division sales. +

Covideo has launched VIN Reels and AI Video Agent, two tools designed to allow dealership sales teams to easily create high-quality, AI-generated videos and share them with customers. +

Less than six months after a major rebrand and on the eve of the 2026 NADA Show, VMS has launched a new website built for dealers and their commercial sales clients. +