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CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced it has been awarded two Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, reflecting the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional, measurable customer outcomes through its sustained investment in innovation, growth and operational transformation.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, is setting the new standard for dealership technology. With a relentless focus on dealer success, CDK will showcase the industry’s newest technology platform—featuring AI-driven solutions and powered by automotive retail’s largest dataset—at NADA Show 2026 to cut through complexity, accelerate decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM company in the U.S., India, and Canada. The award was presented by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, will host its fifth annual CDK CONNECT on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. CT. The 60-minute virtual event will welcome automotive and heavy truck dealers, OEMs, and software development partners as CDK addresses current market uncertainty and spotlights the latest tactics and technology that will open new doors of dealer success.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced a multi-year partnership with WE Auto Group, serving customers in Michigan and Tennessee. WE Auto will implement the CDK Dealership Xperience platform across all four of their dealerships, incorporating the Fixed Operations Suite and Intelligence Suite at certain locations.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, has announced the renewal of its multi-year partnership with Jim Ellis Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated business serving customers throughout Georgia. CDK will provide the group’s 21 dealerships with CDK Dealership Xperience platform, including the Fixed Operations Suite and Intelligence Suite. Additionally, Jim Ellis Automotive Group will leverage CDK Professional Services to deliver consulting solutions tailored to the evolving customer relationship management, fixed operations, and accounting needs of their dealerships and customers.

CDK, the leading truck and automotive retail software provider, will host its third annual heavy truck industry conference, CDK TRUCK CONNECT, at the W Nashville hotel on April 8-10. This event will demonstrate how CDK brings together heavy truck dealers, OEMs, and integrated solution partners to foster innovation and shape the future of the industry.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, is set to host its inaugural CDK ACCOUNTING CONNECT conference at the W Nashville hotel from April 8-10. This premier event is designed to empower dealership back-office operations by demonstrating how innovative accounting workflows can drive industry advancements and set new standards. Core CDK accounting sessions will introduce these workflows and include hands-on exercises, enabling dealers to confidently implement them in their dealerships shortly after the event. Additionally, there will be sessions highlighting upcoming features.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced the launch of the CDK Fundamentals Suite, a proven and scalable core business system for 1-2 franchise automotive dealerships and independent automotive dealerships across the U.S. and Canada. This innovative solution is tailored to meet the unique needs of smaller franchise and independent dealerships, leveraging the open and integrated platform of CDK Dealership Xperience to sell and service vehicles while managing their operations effectively.

In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, auto retailers rely on a combination of innovative technology, comprehensive dealer service, and holistic support to stay competitive and drive business outcomes. On Jan. 23 at NADA Show 2025 in New Orleans, dealers will discover enhanced customer service and support initiatives from CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, that simplify business interactions with CDK and allow dealers to focus on selling and servicing more vehicles.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced a multi-year renewal of its agreement with Hudson Automotive Group, one of the top 5 privately held dealership groups in the U.S. CDK will provide its 51 dealerships with the CDK Dealership Xperience, an open and integrated platform that transforms how dealerships sell and service cars and operate their businesses in a digital world. Hudson will also take advantage of the CDK CRM and Fixed Operations solutions to help further accelerate its operations and maintain life-long relationships with its customers.

Auto retailers attending NADA Show 2025 in New Orleans starting Jan. 23 will have a single objective this year: utilizing technology solutions to increase their profitability. Moving the needle will require new workflows that offer efficiency throughout their operations, optimizing vehicle inventory and elevating the sales and service experiences for consumers. CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, is investing significant time and resources to listen to dealer partners, analyze their input, and reimagine everyday workflows with a contemporary design.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced the renewal of its agreement with Greenway Automotive Group, one of the largest privately held dealership groups in the U.S. CDK will provide its 35 dealerships with the CDK Dealership Xperience, an open and integrated platform that transforms how dealerships sell and service cars and operate their businesses in a digital world, alongside its industry-leading CRM and Fixed Operations solutions.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, will host its fourth annual CDK CONNECT on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. CT. The virtual event will welcome dealers, OEMs and software development partners to hear fresh perspectives on how automotive retail continues to adapt to industry trends and what dealers can do to strengthen revenue.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced a long-term extension of its agreement with AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ), a multi-location North American automobile dealership group. The extension allows AutoCanada to further leverage the depth and breadth of CDK software—including the industry’s leading DMS and a fully integrated CRM—to enhance productivity, improve operational efficiency, and drive profitable growth.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced the launch of the company’s new software certifications and courseware, designed to equip dealership employees with the skills and credentials needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving consumer vehicle purchase and service journey.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today announced the extension of its agreement with Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive and powersports retailers, to provide its dealerships with the CDK Dealer Management System (DMS) and its Dealership Xperience Modern Retail Suite, a set of powerful software tools that connects the consumer-to-dealer buying journey into a single, unified transaction for a more satisfying experience.

Repeated challenges to supply chain-driven inventory, vehicle market pricing and rising interest rates plagued dealerships last year, prompting U.S. and Canadian auto retailers to adopt a ‘strive to thrive’ mindset during unprecedented industry and economic changes. Despite these shifts, 49% of forward-thinking dealerships surveyed carved a clear path to business success, according to market research by CDK Global, Inc., a leading automotive retail software provider.

CDK Global Inc., a leading automotive retail software provider, will launch their new portfolio of enhanced dealer workflows at the 2023 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Dallas on Thursday, Jan. 26. CDK will feature new and enhanced solutions in Digital Sales, CRM, F&I, Fixed Operations and DMS for automotive retailers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industry partners across North America.

CDK Global Inc., a leading automotive retail software provider, today announced a collaboration with Ford Motor Company to integrate vehicle build data for Ford and Lincoln vehicles with CDK Global’s Neuron Advanced Vehicle Lookup Application Programming Interface (API). Incorporating OEM data helps ensure that information in the API on Ford and Lincoln vehicles is accurate, further enabling a simplified retail experience for consumers.

CDK Global Inc., a leading automotive retail software provider, has been selected by Hyundai Auto Canada as the exclusive digital retailing partner and one of its preferred technology partners for Dealer Management Systems (DMS) for its dealer network of more than 200 rooftops across Canada.

Heavy equipment dealership customers desiring seamless online parts shopping will have a one-stop shop experience for their business needs. CDK Global, a leading automotive retail software provider, today announced MyDealer’s recent integration with ARI Network Services, Inc. (ARI) and now offers direct access to major equipment manufacturers and shortline brands through their comprehensive online catalog feature.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Brookfield Business Partners, together with institutional partners (collectively “Brookfield”), for a total enterprise value of $8.3 billion.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, together with the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), have opened the application process for the sixth annual Fueling Careers Scholarship Program. The program supports ethnic minority high school students of dealership employees who demonstrate financial need in their pursuit of a college education.

As technology advances and retail experiences increase in simplicity and convenience, 94% of auto dealerships are evaluating their sales process with recognition that it requires further enhancements to keep pace, according to a study by CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company. In fact, nearly a third of consumers surveyed said one of the most important aspects of their purchase is that it is low effort.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, today introduced CDK CarSource, an online wholesale marketplace that connects dealers to used vehicle inventories nationwide through a seamless integration with CDK Drive, the industry’s leading dealership management system (DMS) used at more than 9,100 retail locations.

With an increasing amount of data created by automotive dealerships, manufacturers and vehicles, approximately 68% of dealerships believe adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has had a positive impact on their businesses, according to a study by CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company.

With rising concerns of ransomware and phishing attacks impacting businesses across the U.S., nearly half of automotive dealers surveyed plan to increase their investments in cybersecurity in 2022, compared to only 24% of dealers that invested in security measures in 2020, according to a study by CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, today announced two members of its board of directors, Les Brun and Willie Deese, have been named to the “2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors” list for the second time by Savoy Magazine, a leading business magazine reporting on African American success and achievement.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, will host its inaugural industry conference, CDK Connect, virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. CT. The event will bring the automotive industry together and showcase how CDK connects dealerships, manufacturers, software developers and consumers to create a seamless car-buying and ownership experience.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading automotive retail technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Salty Dot, Inc. (“Salty”), a convenient, mobile-first solution that helps consumers secure the insurance they need for their vehicle seamlessly without leaving the car-buying experience.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading retail automotive technology company, today introduced CDK ServiceView, a video and communications tool powered by TruVideo for dealership service departments using CDK Service and Elead Service. It is designed to empower service technicians to record and send videos of vehicle inspections and communicate directly with customers regarding recommended maintenance and repairs on their vehicles.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading retail automotive technology company, today launched CDK OnePay, a dealership-wide payment solution fueled by Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions. It is designed to help dealers create a frictionless customer experience with end-to-end seamless payment technologies and expanded payment options.

CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading retail automotive technology company, today completed the acquisition of Palo Alto, Calif.-based Roadster, Inc. (“Roadster”), a digital sales platform that modernizes the way consumers buy vehicles and the process in which dealers sell them. The integration of Roadster assets and capabilities positions CDK to bring the first fully integrated, end-to-end retail solution to the automotive market and deliver on the promise of Modern Retailing.