Autodata Solutions

Autodata Solutions is a Canadian company that develops and licenses software and provides technology implementation services to automotive related clients in North America.

History

Autodata Solutions was founded in 1990 to create and aggregate vehicle information and to develop software applications for manipulating and displaying the data for automotive OEMs. The initial tools included vehicle configurators and comparators and vehicle designer planning tools. With the rise of the internet, Autodata moved these tool online.

Autodata is headquatered in London, Ontario, employing more than 200, making it one of the larger employers in the region. The company also has an office in Troy, Michigan. In 1999, the company was acquired by Internet Brands.

Products and Services

Autodata typically licenses its content and software tools as a bundle.

• Types of content include: vehicle pricing and incentives, vehicle configurations and comparisons, vehicle images, and inventory and accessory availability. For instance, the company licenses real-time vehicle rebate and incentive data at a zip code level.

• Types of software applications inlcude: new and used inventory optimization, VIN decoding, lead management, CRM, market analytics, vehicle ordering, in-dealership retail systems, and training.

Clients

Autodata’s clients include automotive OEMs, fleet leasing companies, Internet portals, and vehicle financing companies. The company's content and software tools are also bundled with partners, such as dealer CRM suppliers.

See Also

• Internet Brands