DriveCentric

Happy Thanksgiving from the DriveCentric family! 🍁🦃 This week, our team came together for our Thanksgiving lunch — a moment to recharge, reflect, and appreciate the people who drive our mission forward. To all our dealer partners, and industry friends: thank you for being part of the DriveCentric community.🧡

Just wrapped up the quarterly townhall at DriveCentric from our leadership team: Matthew Leone Josh Overbeck Edward Panella, CPA Eric Bluhm Chris Burriss 💥And boy am I excited for not only the here and now but what the future holds! Absolutely blessed to be a part of a company that is continually innovating and continues to care for loyal partners. 🔥

What a week at MRC in Palm Beach! 😎 From our joint keynote with automotiveMastermind Inc. to Steve Roessler’s dynamic dealer workshop, DriveCentric showed exactly how AI-equipped data and predictive scoring are redefining the modern sales process. Dealership teams are overwhelmed with calls, texts, and emails—Steve walked the room through the dramatic shift from manual guessing to true data-driven prioritization. The takeaway was clear: when you cut through the noise, efficiency climbs and conversions follow. A big thank-you to Brian Pasch and the entire MRC community for such a great event!! #LiveWithDrive #MRC #DriveCentric Matthew Leone, Josh Overbeck, Aaron Baldwin

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗯-𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. We’re simplifying the dealer stack with one system and three capabilities designed for showroom speed:  • Genius Reporting  • Genius Inventory  • Genius Voice Assist 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗻. 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘁-𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗥𝗠 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁? Preview what’s next: https://lnkd.in/g2fvt_qi #livewithdrive #AutomotiveCRM #AIinAutomotive

Can your CRM do this? 👀 See what’s coming soon from DriveCentric: ✔️ Ask for reports in real time ✔️ Search inventory like Google ✔️ Talk to your CRM so you can get on with your day All native. No bolt-ons. No friction. Get an early look → https://lnkd.in/gZcwHFYC #LiveWithDrive #AIPoweredCRM #DriveCentric

DriveCentric Expands Our Partner & OEM Programs — and Welcomes Industry Leader Joe Hampton! DriveCentric is thrilled by the rapid growth of our Partner Program, attracting innovative dealer-tech vendors and top manufacturers and OEMs. Every day, we’re building new partnerships, integrations, and certifications, fueling a network that’s redefining how modern dealerships operate. To help meet this incredible demand, we’re excited to welcome Joe Hampton as our new Head of Corporate Development and OEM Strategic Programs & Partnerships. Joe brings a wealth of experience and relationships from his time at Ford Credit, Stellantis, AutoFi, and Upstart, all of which are amazing partners with Drive. Joe will be instrumental in scaling and growing DriveCentric’s partner and OEM initiatives. At DriveCentric, our mission is clear: to lead the future of retail automotive, empowering dealers with an AI-powered, modern, and natively built engagement platform that drives next-gen operations. Join us in welcoming Joe to the DriveCentric family! 🎉 If you’re interested in partnering or exploring OEM opportunities with DriveCentric, visit: 🔗 Partner Program: https://lnkd.in/gcEbaUTQ 🔗 OEM Certifications: https://lnkd.in/gYNkktnd #DriveCentric #LiveWithDrive #AutomotiveRetail

We had an incredible time at VINCUE Unleashed in Kansas City this week! 😎 Matt Tierney and Lacy Donaldson Jr. had an amazing experience at our table sponsorship — connecting with dealers, sharing success stories, and diving into what’s next for innovation in automotive. From powerful dealer conversations to new partnerships, this event was packed with energy, insights, and inspiration. Thanks to the VINCUE team for creating such an amazing experience! #DriveCentric #VINCUEUnleashed #LiveWithDrive #AutomotiveEvents #DealersFirst

Honda of Lincoln summed it up perfectly: great technology means nothing without great support. That’s why DriveCentric is built on reliability, responsiveness, and real relationships. We love hearing this from our partners at Honda of Lincoln — choosing DriveCentric isn’t just about the software, it’s about the partnership. 💪Our team takes pride in delivering fast, reliable support and a platform that just works. 🚀 #DriveCentric #LiveWith Drive #DealerSuccess #CustomerExperience #CarSales Andy Otte 🏎️

Watch the on-demand webinar “Leverage AI and Transform a Buzzword into Tangible Growth,” featuring Steve Roessler, chief evangelist officer at DriveCentric; Cole Frankman, COO of Frankman Motor Co.; and John Hooper, director of Music City Autoplex. Moderated by Emma Hancock of Automotive News. Artificial intelligence is all the rage in automotive — but is it just hype, a threat or the next big advantage for dealers? Hear how real dealers are making AI work to improve lead response, streamline workflows and engage customers at scale. In this session, you’ll: 🔹 Hear real-life dealer stories about their first wins and the long-term payoffs of AI adoption. 🔹 Learn why clean data and CRM integration are essential to unlocking AI’s potential. 🔹 Discover how AI can serve as a “sales assistant,” powering smarter, more personal customer engagement. 👉 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dDG4WJVm Thanks to our sponsor, DriveCentric, for helping dealers harness the power of AI to drive smarter engagement and real growth. #AIinAutomotive #AutoRetail #DealershipInnovation