Chaiz now offers a free way to determine whether a vehicle’s factory coverage is still active and compare service contract options from verified providers. +

DART Warranty Group has launched a new, AI-enabled warranty management platform designed to modernize and transform administration, agreements and claims processing. +

Former PCMI and Cox Automotive executive Autumn Dennis has been named vice president of sales for TecAssured, where she will lead sales, growth initiatives and enterprise partnerships. +

Capital Auto Protection Services will form a warranty financing company with the help of billing, digital payments and financing technology provider Input1. +

BizzyCar’s Q1 2026 Recall Report finds Ford units affected by an electrical issue accounted for nearly 40% of all notices, part of a trend toward larger campaigns that touch multiple models and production cycles. +

StoneEagle will debut Flex Story, a new repair story experience for its Pencilwrench fixed ops documentation solution, at next month’s NADA Show 2026. +

CarMax’s new interim CEO says the used car retailer will reduce its margins to lower prices and spend more money on advertising geared toward private-party sellers. +

A strategic investment is designed to expand the reach of TecAssured’s protection product lifecycle management software and accelerate innovation in agent- and provider-facing solutions. +

Nearly half a million U.S.-sold vehicles built by Ford Motor Co. have been added to NHTSA’s list of recalled units thanks to an array of potentially faulty parts. +

Zoom Auto Protect has unveiled a new claims and concierge platform that promises instant coverage decisions, nationwide service center integration and enhanced customer satisfaction. +