Dealership

CDK Delivers Innovation Across the Dealership Xperience Platform at NADA Show 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

At the 2024 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, attendees seeking holistic technology solutions that elevate the dealership journey won’t have to search any further than CDK , the leading automotive retail software provider, in Booth #1763.

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  • At the 2024 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, attendees seeking holistic technology solutions that elevate the dealership journey won’t have to search any further than CDK , the leading automotive retail software provider, in Booth #1763.
  • To help dealerships adapt and succeed in today’s marketplace, CDK recently brought to market the CDK Dealership Xperience , an open and integrated platform that transforms how dealers sell and service cars and operate their businesses simply in a modern and digital world.
  • At the show, CDK will showcase additional AI features within the Dealership Xperience platform to help further drive improved business results:
    Introducing AIVA—AIVA is the new AI Virtual Assistant from CDK aimed at improving dealer performance and the overall dealership experience.
  • For more information on CDK at NADA Show 2024, visit cdkglobal.com/nada2024 .

CENTENNIAL TOYOTA ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF BRAND NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART DEALERSHIP IN LAS VEGAS

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centennial Toyota is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their brand new state-of-the-art Toyota Dealership in Las Vegas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centennial Toyota is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their brand new state-of-the-art Toyota Dealership in Las Vegas.
  • With a modern and inviting design, the new state-of-the-art facility captures an atmosphere that mirrors the innovative spirit of the Toyota brand.
  • "Twenty-one years ago, Centennial Toyota opened its doors in Las Vegas.
  • Our unwavering commitment is directed towards fostering substantial growth in the dynamic Las Vegas market over the years to come," stated Howard Tenenbaum, Vice President.

HIMALAYA TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES INFOOD TECHNOLOGIES TO FEED THE WORLD WITH VERTICAL FARMING

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himalaya Technologies, Inc. (OTC: HMLA; “Himalaya”) today announces the launch of “INFOOD TECHNOLOGIES” to offer indoor agriculture products and services to K12 and collegiate education, municipal government, and enterprise customers.

Key Points: 
  • Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himalaya Technologies, Inc. (OTC: HMLA; “Himalaya”) today announces the launch of “INFOOD TECHNOLOGIES” to offer indoor agriculture products and services to K12 and collegiate education, municipal government, and enterprise customers.
  • A classroom system will inspire a sense of responsibility and an understanding of food production as students nurture fish and plants.
  • Let’s get growing together!”
    According to MRFR Database and Analyst Review, the global vertical farming market represents a significant growth opportunity.
  • A growing world population expands the market scope, and Vertical Farming is gaining popularity due to its higher yield than conventional farming, driving the total addressable market over the time period.

TSD and Zubie Expand Partnership to Accelerate Connected Car Vision and Enhance Fleet Management Capabilities

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Building on their successful collaboration in the rental management sector, the two companies will now integrate Zubie's telematics capabilities into TSD's dealer management system platform.

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  • Building on their successful collaboration in the rental management sector, the two companies will now integrate Zubie's telematics capabilities into TSD's dealer management system platform.
  • This expansion will provide an integrated telematics experience for TSD's dealer customers, further advancing the vision of connecting every car in operation today.
  • TSD and Zubie announce the expansion of their strategic partnership to offer even more benefits to TSD DEALER users.
  • This expansion into the TSD DEALER platform allows us to scale our reach with dealerships and further streamline fleet management capabilities."

Ziebart Multi-Unit Franchisee Group Expands from New York to Florida

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a goal to fill the consistently growing demand to protect vehicles from sun, heat and other unpredictable climate conditions, a family-owned multi-unit franchisee group who operate nine thriving Ziebart locations throughout upstate New York is expanding south to grow the brand's presence in Florida.

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  • Longtime Ziebart multi-unit franchisees – The Mattiacio Group – who have successfully grown the Ziebart brand in the Northeast over 34 years – recently took ownership of the Fort Myers store at 7131 Alico Road, Unit 105.
  • The group's Managing Partner Vincenzo Carangi, along with Vice President of Dealer Sales Ann Scalia, will serve as part-owners of the Fort Myers location.
  • Carangi has worked with Ziebart since 2011, when he started as a Professional Sales Representative.
  • Scalia, who has worked with Ziebart for 15 years, leads The Mattiacio Group's Outside Sales Division, building relationships between Ziebart and local car dealerships.

FrogData Introduces WarrantyBoost+: Revolutionizing Warranty Rate Enhancement With AI Platform for Service Analytics

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

By leveraging our AI-driven warranty analytics platform, dealers can expect faster and more accurate results, ensuring optimal rate increases and improved profitability.

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  • By leveraging our AI-driven warranty analytics platform, dealers can expect faster and more accurate results, ensuring optimal rate increases and improved profitability.
  • WarrantyBoost+ is a Warranty Analytics Platform offered on an annual subscription model that includes a Service Dashboard and advanced KPI measurement capabilities.
  • "Our advanced AI Analytics Platform, coupled with the Service Dashboard and KPI tracking, enables dealers to monitor performance, reduce costs, and optimize revenues."
  • Key Features of WarrantyBoost+ include:
    AI-Driven Warranty Analytics: Frog Data's cutting-edge analytics platform analyzes Repair Order (RO) data to determine the best rate increase for dealers.

Vehlo Acquires Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive

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Monday, January 23, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vehlo, a leading provider of software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, today announced the acquisition of Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive — software providers comprising  a category of fixed ops solutions focused on shortening that critical "time-to-line" for dealer pre-owned inventory by eliminating waste in reconditioning processes. They now extend Vehlo's Dealership Fixed Ops customer experience suite beyond the customer-pay side of dealer service operations.

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  • By bringing Rapid Recon and Velocity together, Vehlo is now the market leader in helping dealers connect their reconditioning-to-retail processes
    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. , Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vehlo , a leading provider of software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, today announced the acquisition of Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive — software providers comprising  a category of fixed ops solutions focused on shortening that critical "time-to-line" for dealer pre-owned inventory by eliminating waste in reconditioning processes.
  • "The addition of Rapid Recon and Velocity to our portfolio allows us to connect the service department to its best customer: the pre-owned department.
  • Rapid Recon adds the reconditioning solution that invented the software category, while Velocity Automotive gives us a digital merchandising solution that connects those reconditioning investments to the sales process.
  • The addition of Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive makes Vehlo the market leader in reconditioning software.

Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus for retrofitting

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Atlanta, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2020, Porsche Classic has offered two infotainment systems for many of the brand’s vintage and modern classic cars with Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) and Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus).

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  • Atlanta, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2020, Porsche Classic has offered two infotainment systems for many of the brand’s vintage and modern classic cars with Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) and Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus).
  • And soon after the successful launch of the infotainment systems for retrofitting, we received corresponding queries from owners of early 911 generation 997,” says Ulrike Lutz, Director of Porsche Classic.
  • “This is why we’re now significantly extending our range of Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus devices for retrofitting.”
    The Porsche models named above were already equipped with a second-generation Porsche Communication Management (PCM) in 2 DIN format on request.
  • Fitting at a Porsche Classic Partner or authorized Porsche Dealership is recommended.

Manufacturer Apps for Gas-Powered Vehicles Still Struggle to Meet Owner Expectations, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Power 2022 U.S. OEM ICE App Benchmark Study,SM released today, many apps fall short of owners desire to complete a task in 10 seconds or less.

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  • Power 2022 U.S. OEM ICE App Benchmark Study,SM released today, many apps fall short of owners desire to complete a task in 10 seconds or less.
  • Power continues to work with manufacturers to improve the user experience with their brands app.
  • Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM as owners find the mobile app to be the second-most problematic feature on their vehicles.
  • Among the 32 brands in the study, the top-performing mobile apps are Mercedes me connect, my[GM] apps, MySubaru and MyINFINITI.

Banco Hyundai Capital Brasil wins Great Place to Work for the second year in a row

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Hyundai Capital Brasil (BHCB) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. BHCB was recognized as a company with a good environment to work in the "Banks, Small Business and Financial Institutions" category. 

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Hyundai Capital Brasil (BHCB) is proud to be Certified by Great Place to Workfor the second year in a row.
  • This achievement is the result of dedication of our time, which makes our cooperative culture celebrated," Jonas Kim, CEO of Banco Hyundai Capital Brasil.
  • "We are very happy with this recognition, which reflects, precisely, the perception of Banco Hyundai Capital Brasil's values."
  • Banco Hyundai Capital Brasil (BHCB) finances new Hyundai Motor Brasil vehicles, sold through the Hyundai Dealership network.