A New Era of Dealer-Controlled Tech: Automotive Partner Cloud 2.0 Grows 40x Since Launch

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tekion, innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced the widespread adoption and growing impact of Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) 2.0—a major advancement in dealership connectivity and partner integrations.

"By delivering a unified platform that enables seamless integrations and real-time data exchange, we’re giving dealers and technology partners the flexibility they need to innovate and scale."

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First launched in 2021 with the vision of making data sharing seamless across the automotive ecosystem, APC has evolved into a powerful solution for eliminating data silos and optimizing workflows. Introduced by Tekion Founder & CEO Jay Vijayan at NADA 2024 in Las Vegas, APC 2.0 has been rapidly adopted by partners and dealerships, delivering measurable efficiencies across the industry.

Since launching in June 2024, APC 2.0 has seen transaction volume grow at nearly 50% month-over-month. In that same period, dealer app installations have increased over 40x, and the professional user base has expanded 20x. This rapid adoption underscores how APC 2.0 is giving dealerships greater control, flexibility, and speed in managing their technology ecosystem.

The Integration Hub: A New Standard for Seamless Dealer Partner Connectivity

APC 2.0 introduces the Integration Hub, a centralized solution that allows dealers to review, authorize, and manage third-party integrations – without time-consuming forms or support tickets. By giving dealers a single point of control, Tekion is revolutionizing how auto retailers engage with technology providers, enhancing transparency, security, and operational efficiency.

"With APC 2.0, we’re solving one of the industry’s biggest challenges—technology fragmentation," said Jay Vijayan, Tekion Founder and CEO. "By delivering a unified platform that enables seamless integrations and real-time data exchange, we’re giving dealers and technology partners the flexibility they need to innovate and scale."

APC 2.0: The Future of Open, Secure and Scalable Integration

APC 2.0 is a next-generation platform that enables certified third-party partners and OEMs to seamlessly connect with Tekion’s Dealer Partners, delivering:

• New Integration Hub Module: Dealers can now review, authorize, and manage partner applications in one centralized hub.
• Advanced Data Transparency: Dealers gain complete visibility into data sharing with tools to track who accesses their data and manage permissions, enhancing security and control.
• Expanded User Management & Access Control: Partner organizations can now add multiple users with customizable access levels, improving security and flexibility.
• Multi-Application Publishing: Partners can now publish and manage applications under one account, each with unique credentials—enabling support for varied products, workflows, or service levels.
• Self-Service Dashboard: Technology partners can now easily track dealer requests, manage key details, and receive real-time notifications when a dealer initiates onboarding, all from a single dashboard.

Real-World Results: How APC 2.0 is Transforming Automotive Retail

“Tekion’s new APC platform made the technical onboarding of our pilot stores a simple and efficient process," said Charlie Agrinsoni, VP, Development & Innovation at Asbury Automotive Group. "Being in the unique position as both a dealer and as a builder of tools using Tekion’s APIs allowed us to see both sides of the platform and our team was impressed.”

“Tekion’s Integration Hub has transformed how we discover and manage vendor partnerships, providing instant clarity on which vendors integrate with Tekion, saving us significant time,” says Alex Bowsher, Dealer Manager at Carl Black Automotive Group. “Its transparency and control have strengthened our operations and improved experiences for our teams and customers.”

“We appreciate the collaborative approach Tekion has taken with APC 2.0,” said Aaron Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer at automotiveMastermind. “The transparency and flexibility built into the platform offer a solid foundation for our future work together.”

• For technology providers: Integrate with Tekion and expand your reach—get started today.
• For Tekion dealers: Activate new integrations faster and discover solutions tailored to your needs—explore the APC ecosystem now.
• For non-Tekion dealers: See how Tekion’s unified platform and partner ecosystem can streamline your operations—learn more about ARC or contact sales@tekion.com.

About Tekion

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen disruption in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. For more information, visit www.tekion.com.