Tekion, which last raised capital in 2021, has investors to think about as it looks to grow dealership management system market share.

The auto industry, just like the news business, involves many deadlines. Publicly traded companies are required to disclose earnings at specific intervals. Dealers impose deadlines to turn inventory. And the industry as a whole is driven by deadlines to meet consumers' demands.

Less than three months before he turns 85, Giorgetto Giugiaro remains a car design legend not only for what he accomplished in his unrivaled a 70-year career, but also for the freshness of his views.

Customer data platform technology is designed to help make customer interactions more efficient and customize the experience. CDP has been around for a while but is new to auto retail.