CarData Inc. Acquires AutoNetTools

CarData Inc. Acquires Dealer Visual

January 9, 2024

Automotive

CarData Inc., an automotive advertising and merchandising provider, has acquired Cincinnati-based Dealer Visual to expand its Midwest footprint and enhance its photography and videography capabilities for auto dealerships. Dealer Visual will continue delivering virtual showroom transformations, live video, and professional automotive photography as part of the CarData family.

CarData, Inc. Acquires DiamondLot to Expand in Southern California

November 20, 2025

Professional Services

CarData, Inc. has acquired DiamondLot, a Southern California vehicle merchandising and dealership photography services provider founded by Rick Wolverton. The acquisition strengthens CarData's footprint in the competitive Southern California market, retains select DiamondLot staff, and aims to enhance service capacity and technology-enabled merchandising for franchise dealerships.

America's Auto Auction Acquires Car-Tech Auto Auction to Enter New Jersey

February 7, 2025

Automotive

America's Auto Auction has acquired Car-Tech Auto Auction to expand into the New Jersey market. The seller, owner Lou Rapuano, will transition operations to America's Auto Auction while Rapuano's sons will remain on staff to support continuity and growth.

Cars Commerce (Cars.com Inc.) Acquires DealerClub

January 23, 2025

Automotive

Cars Commerce (d/b/a Cars.com) acquired DealerClub, a dealer-to-dealer digital wholesale auction, for approximately $25 million in cash with up to $88 million of additional performance-based consideration. The deal, which closed January 23, 2025, expands Cars Commerce’s Trade & Appraisal strategy by adding transactional wholesale capabilities and access to a dealer-facing marketplace serving 650+ dealer customers.

Epicor Acquires MechanicNet Group, Inc.

June 3, 2019

Software

Epicor Software Corporation acquired MechanicNet Group, Inc., a provider of CRM and customer-retention solutions for automotive service businesses. The transaction closed on June 3, 2019; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Epicor's automotive solutions portfolio by adding MechanicNet's web-based CRM, marketing and customer-engagement tools.

CitNOW Group Acquires Auto Imaging, AutoSLM and Dealerdesk

September 22, 2022

Software

CitNOW Group, a portfolio company supported by Livingbridge and Tenzing, has acquired Auto Imaging, AutoSLM and Dealerdesk to expand its suite of software solutions for franchised car dealerships. The bolt-on deals strengthen CitNOW Group’s imaging, lead management and multichannel CRM capabilities and extend its international footprint into Germany.