• A new partnership with Administrative Management Solutions gives F&I Direct the ability to directly administer F&I programs for dealers via the AMS platform. +

    Apr. 13, 2026
  • voAIce announced the acquisition of TheCRM, a move that combines voAIce’s suite of AI-powered tools with TheCRM’s live data infrastructure in a unified system. +

    Apr. 6, 2026
  • Smart AutoCare has hired former OptionSoft Technologies, Warrantech and Interstate National Dealer Services executive Christopher Murphy as the F&I product and services provider’s new president. +

    Feb. 11, 2026
  • Lotlinx has hired Randy Kobat as its chief commercial officer, overseeing a number of divisions dedicated to executing the dealer software provider’s innovation and growth strategies. +

    Jan. 14, 2026
  • Former Protective Asset Protection executive Rob Johnson was selected from a field of more than 100 applicants to serve as vice president of acquisition for Ascent Dealer Services. +

    Dec. 5, 2025
  • A strategic investment is designed to expand the reach of TecAssured’s protection product lifecycle management software and accelerate innovation in agent- and provider-facing solutions. +

    Nov. 5, 2025
  • Reynolds and Reynolds has launched Rey, a new agentic AI solution designed to help dealership professionals complete a range of tasks within the Reynolds DMS. +

    Aug. 25, 2025
  • The launch of Data Pipelines adds automated sync options for batch-differential updates and inception-to-date delivery to PCMI’s Policy Claim and Reporting Solutions platform. +

    Jun. 20, 2025
  • Arra Finance has agreed to acquire Crescent Bank’s automotive division, quadrupling origination volume and adding about 180 employees, $1 billion in assets and $815 million in existing auto loans. +

    Jun. 13, 2025
  • Reynolds and Reynolds has promoted Chris Walsh to acting CEO following the departure of former CEO Tommy Barras, who is seeking $300 million in damages for wrongful termination. +

    May. 21, 2025