For 50 years, CDK Global has been empowering dealers with the tools and technology they need to build deeper relationships with customers. CDK is a technology company with a singular focus. Our priority is to make it easier for dealerships of all types to excel, and we do it by developing integrated technology that delivers. We may be a tech company, but we think like dealers. That means we won’t settle for theory alone — we want results. Everything we do is in the pursuit of measurable growth and success; more customers, increased efficiency, reduced spend, and ultimately, greater profitability. It’s why more than 15,000 retail locations trust us and why the industry’s largest OEMs use our software across their networks. We believe there is only one right way to build technology solutions in automotive retail: Immerse yourself in dealers’ businesses, get to know their challenges, and above all, listen to what they tell you.
CBT News
CBT News is the leading news platform for retail automotive professionals, providing daily coverage of the latest industry trends, dealership strategies, and executive insights. Often described as the “CNBC for car dealers,” CBT News features exclusive interviews with top dealers, OEM leaders, and vendor executives, along with expert-driven shows and podcasts that help dealerships improve operations, sales, service, and leadership.
Cars Commerce
Cars Commerce is an audience-driven technology company empowering automotive that simplifies everything about buying and selling cars. The Cars Commerce platform includes the flagship automotive marketplace and dealer reputation site Cars.com, innovative digital marketing technology and services from Dealer Inspire, industry-leading trade-in and appraisal technology from AccuTrade, an exclusive in-market media network, and powerful and predictive AI technologies that enable more efficient and profitable retail operations. Cars Commerce is the essential partner to stay one step ahead in automotive. Learn more at www.carscommerce.inc.
CarAi & EV.com
CarAi is the automotive industry’s most advanced AI assistant, purpose-built for dealerships. It answers calls, books appointments, and manages sales leads 24/7 with human-like conversations while seamlessly integrating with your CRM and DMS. Developed by technology leaders and dealership experts, CarAi helps you cut costs, boost lead conversions, and deliver exceptional customer experiences, all without adding staff or technical complexity. CarAi integrates with: PBS Systems, CDK, Tekion, Reynolds & Reynolds, X-time, and more. —– EV.com is an online marketplace dedicated to helping people research, compare, and buy electric vehicles. It brings together trusted dealerships, detailed vehicle information, and helpful tools such as payment and savings calculators to make switching to an EV easier and more transparent.
Car Wars
Car Wars is the trusted partner for discerning dealerships in the Automotive Retail Industry, offering premium call tracking, texting, and phone solutions. With over three decades of experience, Car Wars is the industry’s most innovative and robust phone solution, meticulously crafted by industry experts and dealer insiders. Car Wars brings deep industry knowledge to provide essential phone handling tools for your team to ‘Own the Phone’ and dominate the market. Backed by cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication to customer success, Car Wars goes beyond the ordinary to help dealers achieve optimal call and text outcomes. With unparalleled CRM integrations, actionable insights and hands-on support, dealerships are able to unlock their full potential and strengthen customer relationships. Join the automotive retail revolution with Car Wars.
Capital One Auto
Capital One Auto, a division of Capital One Financial Corporation, is dedicated to transforming the car buying experience for consumers and auto dealers through innovation, partnership, and technology. By creating solutions that leverage AI and machine learning, Capital One Auto connects car buyers and dealers online and in-person to help make the car buying process more seamless and transparent. As one of the largest auto lenders in the U.S., Capital One Auto works with over 17,000 dealers to provide competitive new and used auto financing and refinancing directly to consumers.
CallTrackingMetrics (CTM)
CTM helps businesses turn everyday conversations into growth. Trusted by more than 100,000 users worldwide, including leading brands like Tinuiti, Morgan & Morgan, Tutor Doctor, and ServiceMaster, CTM connects marketing performance to revenue outcomes, giving teams the clarity to see which campaigns drive conversions and the insight to optimize every customer touchpoint. The result: more efficient lead handling, higher conversion rates, and improved ROI. Powered by rich conversation analytics, CTM unifies fragmented call, text, chat, and form interactions into a single, actionable view of customer behavior. With deep integrations across leading marketing, advertising, and CRM platforms—and partnership opportunities for agencies, affiliates, and technology providers—CTM makes it simple to align data, teams, and results. Guided by our purpose to create a better human experience through technology, CTM empowers businesses to make every conversation count.
Calldrip
Calldrip gives your sales team the power to connect with digital and phone leads within seconds, when their purchase intent is highest. We don’t just alert you to a lead, we use our award-winning speed-to-lead technology to automatically connect your sales rep to the customer on the phone. Combined with AI-driven coaching and conversation analytics, Calldrip ensures every customer interaction is a high-value opportunity, turning more inquiries into showroom appointments.