
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a purpose-built vehicle sourcing platform that enables car dealerships to acquire high-margin, fast-turning used vehicles directly from private sellers—bypassing auctions, reducing acquisition costs, and accelerating inventory turn.
Today’s automotive market is more competitive than ever. Wholesale prices are climbing, auction fees are rising, and reconditioning delays eat into profitability. VAN solves this by giving dealers the tools and talent they need to target, engage, and acquire for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) vehicles in their local market with speed and efficiency.
With VAN, dealers can:
Access thousands of local private-party listings in real time
Use AI-powered filters to find the most profitable cars
Automate personalized outreach and follow-up with sellers
Track communications, tasks, and acquisition progress in one unified CRM
Eliminate auction fees, transport delays, and wholesale surprises
For stores that lack time or staff to do this work in-house, VAN also offers a Managed Buyer program—a turnkey service where VAN’s expert acquisition team works on your behalf to find, contact, and negotiate with private sellers. It’s like hiring a full-time buyer without the overhead.
Whether you're a single rooftop looking for more control or a large group scaling a private-party acquisition strategy, VAN adapts to your dealership's workflow and goals. Dealers using VAN regularly see faster turn times, higher front-end grosses, and more predictable inventory pipelines.
Trusted by over 250 rooftops across the U.S. and Canada, VAN is how modern dealers compete with Carvana, CarMax, and other direct-to-consumer disruptors—by sourcing smarter, not just spending more.
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Feroot Security is a global authority in AI-driven website and web application compliance, security, and digital risk management. Feroot AI helps organizations gain continuous visibility into how data moves across their websites and applications, protecting users from hidden threats while enforcing compliance with PCI DSS 4.0.1, HIPAA rules governing online tracking technologies, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, CIPA, and more than 50 international laws.
The Feroot AI Platform transforms compliance and security from a manual, reactive process into an automated, always-on control layer. Tasks that traditionally require months of coordination between engineering, legal, privacy, and security teams can be activated in minutes, producing real-time protection and audit-ready evidence without disrupting development workflows.
Feroot consolidates essential capabilities into a single unified platform, including advanced JavaScript behavior analysis, continuous website compliance scanning, third-party script oversight, consent and preference enforcement, and data privacy posture management. The platform is purpose-built to detect, prevent, and eliminate modern web threats such as Magecart, formjacking, e-skimming, and unauthorized data collection, especially on sensitive surfaces like checkout pages, authentication flows, embedded iframes, and healthcare portals. By monitoring runtime behavior rather than static code alone, Feroot ensures that every script and data interaction aligns with regulatory and security requirements at all times.
Trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises, healthcare organizations, retailers, SaaS providers, payment service providers, utilities, universities, and public sector institutions, Feroot safeguards hundreds of millions of users across web and mobile environments worldwide.
Feroot AI solutions include PaymentGuard AI, HealthData Shield AI, AlphaPrivacy AI, CodeGuard AI, and MobileGuard AI.
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Darwin Automotive
In the modern, rapidly evolving marketplace, consumers increasingly seek convenience and are often willing to invest more in businesses that align with their transactional preferences. Digital Retailing essentially reflects traditional retail practices, as the online audience you engage with is fundamentally similar to any other type of customer. With Darwin’s Digital Retailing, you empower customers to take charge of a significant part of their purchasing journey online, effectively giving them the reins. While many buyers of vehicles prioritize various payment alternatives, existing digital retail systems frequently overlook this crucial aspect—unlike our solution, which seamlessly addresses it! Our cutting-edge soft-pull feature taps into 700 credit sources, conducting a soft inquiry that avoids the need for a consumer's Social Security Number or Date of Birth. Dealers gain immediate access to valuable insights regarding FICO scores, available revolving credit, recent inquiries, and much more! We guarantee accurate payment matching with any Dealer Management System (DMS) across all 50 states, thereby removing the necessity for dealers to resolve any inconsistencies between online payment projections and actual amounts. This efficient method not only improves customer satisfaction but also builds a deeper sense of trust in the buying experience, ultimately leading to higher conversion rates and repeat business.
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Tekion
Tailored machine learning algorithms enable dealers to boost sales, enhance customer satisfaction, cut expenses, and build lasting client relationships. The Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) serves as an all-encompassing platform that streamlines the entire vehicle sales process through an online interface. By refining workflows for both dealership staff and customers, it significantly simplifies operational tasks. This forward-thinking Digital Retailing solution integrates seamlessly with your DMS, creating a uniquely enjoyable online shopping journey suited to the individual preferences of each consumer. The Automotive Retail Cloud breaks down persistent technological obstacles that dealers have historically encountered, granting them a competitive edge and empowering their growth in the industry. With ARC, dealerships can leverage cutting-edge technology to revolutionize their operations and maximize their business capabilities, paving the way for future success. As the automotive landscape continues to evolve, embracing such innovations will be crucial for sustained competitiveness.
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