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CARS24 has acquired automotive utility app Vehicle Info as part of its strategy to build what it describes as India’s first full-stack vehicle ownership platform. Anjali Singh reports details 👇 https://mybs.in/2g4bkta #CARS24 #Vehicles #CompanyNews #AutoIndustry

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CDK Global Payment Remittance Announcement 📢 For dealers running on CDK, closing the loop on AP just got easier. Yooz has launched CDK Payment Remittance (currently in Beta), extending the integration on the Fortellis Automotive Commerce Exchange Marketplace to automatically sync payment and remittance details directly into CDK Accounting. Dealers no longer need to manually update their paid status after invoices are approved, a task that previously required duplicate entry and created gaps in audit records. With this integration, dealerships gain: ✔️ End-to-end visibility from invoice approval through payment ✔️ Stronger financial controls and audit readiness ✔️ Elimination of thousands of manual keystrokes ✔️ Clearer real-time insight into where payments actually stand Checkout the full article here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q042Vw7n0 As Pam Cichoke, Head of YoozPay Sales, said, this integration is about “finishing the loop for dealers” and giving finance teams the clarity they need without switching systems. #AutomotiveFinance #APAutomation #LeanFinancialOperations #CDKGlobal #DealerFinance #Yooz

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We gathered industry experts to take a deep dive in where the car rental industry is headed. Here’s a glimpse of what they said, with the full Auto Rental News article in the comments. 👇 ➖ Abishek Narayanan Srinivasan (Frost & Sullivan): "A unified, API-driven foundation + fewer surprises (think clearer, more inclusive pricing) is where trust gets rebuilt." ➖ Hannes Põldvee (Car Rental Gateway): "Standardisation + strong brand positioning across channels is key to reducing confusion and friction." ➖ Chay Lowden (Green Motion International): "Convenience is the differentiator, but it has to be simple enough that customers actually use it." ➖ Georgia Dervisi (AbbyCar Rentals): "When customers feel confident that ‘what they see is what they get’, long-term loyalty follows naturally." ➖ Ian Televik (Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)): "Time is the new currency, and interoperability will decide how fast digital keys go mainstream." What’s the biggest pain point you’d fix first in the rental journey?

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🚨 Automotive retail software company CDK Global announced the expansion of its operations in Hyderabad with a new 50,000 sq. ft. facility at Raheja Mindspace, Madhapur. The move highlights CDK’s growing investment in India as a hub for technology and talent to strengthen its global operations. “The expanded facility is an investment in creating room for top talent to help CDK innovate and deliver greater value to our customers. By providing a world-class environment, we will continue to attract and retain industry leaders, especially in advanced AI technologies, and empower teams to play an integral role in building CDK solutions that redefine the automotive retail experience,” Sandeep Kumar Jain, MD, CDK India, said. CDK Global Read to know more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtQ6DD3s

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Used-car marketplace Cars24 has acquired automotive utility platform Vehicleinfo. This strategic move is part of the company's plan to build a full-stack vehicle ownership platform, expanding its digital services beyond transactions. Founded by Chirag Pipaliya, Vehicle Info provides a single platform for owners to manage registration details, pay traffic fines, and track insurance. The integration will enhance the ecosystem built by CARS24, led by CEO Vikram Chopra, creating a more comprehensive digital solution that addresses the everyday complexities of vehicle ownership in India. More at: https://lnkd.in/dMiy3ZMs #Acquisition #AutoTech #Startups #India

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Charisma! Insights’ 2025 report, AI in the Service Drive, details how AI transforms dealership operations, with 68% of early adopters reporting benefits - https://lnkd.in/dy9TZEKF “Service drives are stretched thin—fewer techs, more calls, higher costs. AI can help relieve those bottlenecks today,” said Laurie Halter, co-founder of Charisma. #CharismaInsights #AIAdoption #FixedOperations #TechIntelPro

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📢 Get ready for insightful perspectives from Srinivasa Ogireddy, CTO at Cornerstone, in an exclusive HRTech interview! Srini shares his journey and vision for driving secure, compliant, and agile digital transformation, particularly within the public sector. He emphasizes that workforce agility is a key concern for government agencies, and platforms like Cornerstone's, built with security by design and meeting top standards like DISA IL4, are crucial for empowering employees while maintaining compliance. Key takeaways from the interview include: * Digital Transformation in Government: Agencies are accelerating digital transformation driven by citizen demands for a consumer-like digital experience, the need to combat sophisticated cybersecurity threats, and the post-COVID push for workforce modernization, highlighting the need for flexible, agile solutions. * Balancing Innovation & Security: Srini highlights that security must be a shared responsibility, prioritized from day one, and embedded throughout the system's development lifecycle. Platforms need to be built to meet the highest federal standards like FedRAMP, DISA IL4, and NIST to foster innovation responsibly. * People-Driven Transformation: He advises public sector leaders to invest in people – equipping teams with the right systems, training, change management, and leadership development – as people, not just technology, drive transformation. * Mission Readiness: Transformation in the public sector is about mission readiness, viewing technology as a strategic enabler for public service rather than just a back-office function. Don't miss the full interview to learn more about how Cornerstone is reimagining talent management and how he is driving the vision behind ‘Cornerstone Galaxy,’ a groundbreaking workforce agility platform! #HRTech #DigitalTransformation #WorkforceAgility #PublicSector #Cybersecurity #Innovation #Compliance #Cornerstone #SaaS #Leadership

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Dealers on Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud are outperforming industry benchmarks in Backend Gross Per Vehicle Retail (PVR)— with top-quartile dealers seeing significant gains compared to the broader market. When dealership operations are unified on one AI- and cloud-native platform, data works together—enabling real-time insights, streamlining AI-powered workflows, and enhancing customer experiences. Learn more about how Tekion is driving real business outcomes for dealers in Jay Vijayan's full NADA keynote: http://brnw.ch/21x0qaF

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