Trader Interactive Acquires NextTruck, Rock & Dirt, Tradequip and Trade-A-Plane from The Cosby Harrison Company

AutoScout24 Acquires TRADER Corporation from Thoma Bravo

August 16, 2024

E-Commerce

AutoScout24 has signed an agreement to acquire TRADER Corporation (TRADER Canada) from Thoma Bravo, with funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman making an incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The acquisition expands AutoScout24's presence into Canada and adds TRADER's leading marketplaces (AutoTrader.ca, AutoHebdo.net), dealer software (AutoSync), lender portal (DealerTrack) and collateral management services to its product set.

TrueCar Acquires 20% Stake in Accu-Trade

February 14, 2019

Automotive

TrueCar, Inc. purchased a 20% minority stake in Accu-Trade, a VIN-specific vehicle appraisal technology provider, to power its TrueCar Trade platform. The investment integrates Accu-Trade’s real-time, mobile-first valuation and guaranteed offer capabilities into TrueCar’s dealer and consumer-facing workflows to expand vehicle trade-in transparency and dealer acquisition efficiency.

TRADER Corporation Acquires Canadian Operations of Dealertrack, VinSolutions, Dealer.com, Xtime and Kelley Blue Book from Cox Automotive

November 10, 2022

Automotive

TRADER Corporation has agreed to acquire the Canadian operations of Dealertrack, VinSolutions, Dealer.com, Xtime and Kelley Blue Book from Cox Automotive's Canadian Retail business. The move brings Canadian-focused dealer software, digital retailing and valuation capabilities into TRADER to deliver more localized services for Canadian dealerships and OEMs; most Canadian Cox Automotive Retail employees are expected to transition to TRADER.

RealTruck Acquires Vehicle Accessories Group (VAI) from Kinderhook

March 18, 2025

Automotive

RealTruck, Inc. has acquired Dealer Products Holdings, Inc. (doing business as Vehicle Accessories Group or VAI) from Kinderhook Industries. The deal expands RealTruck's manufacturing footprint, OEM relationships and product portfolio—broadening its aftermarket and e-commerce reach while bringing VAI's OEM-focused accessory capabilities into the RealTruck platform.

Engelhart Commodities Trading Partners Acquires Trailstone

June 10, 2024

Energy

Engelhart Commodities Trading Partners has agreed to acquire Trailstone from Riverstone LLC, subject to regulatory approval with completion expected in Q3 2024. The deal combines Engelhart’s global commodities trading platform with Trailstone’s analytics and proprietary software to strengthen power and gas trading capabilities and support the clean energy transition.

Constellation Automotive Group Acquires CarNext

November 14, 2021

E-Commerce

Constellation Automotive Group has completed the acquisition of CarNext, combining CarNext's B2B and B2C digital used-car marketplaces with Constellation's BCA, cinch and WeBuyAnyCar businesses to create the largest pan‑European used car digital marketplace. The combined group will trade millions of cars annually across Europe and leverage expanded data, technology and supply relationships (including a long‑term supply agreement with LeasePlan) to accelerate growth and scale.