About Us
The State of Automotive is an independent, affiliate-free research directory of dealership software vendors.
A research directory for dealership technology decisions
The State of Automotive is an independent, structured reference for dealership technology, agencies, and the companies that serve franchise dealers. It is built to help dealership teams move from a long list of sales claims to a more informed shortlist.
The directory covers the categories that shape a dealer's digital operation, including DMS platforms, CRMs, website providers, marketing tools, AI engagement systems, analytics and retention platforms, inventory technology, and fixed-operations software. Profiles are designed to make the same questions easier to ask across providers: what a company does, where it fits, what evidence supports its presence in the market, and what a buyer should verify before signing.
Editorial independence
Research Desk is the organizational byline for research and analysis published by The State of Automotive. It is not an individual contributor profile. A Research Desk byline tells readers that a page follows the site's editorial process and is accountable to the publication rather than to a vendor or sponsor.
We accept clearly labeled sponsored placements and featured listings. They do not determine editorial assessments, vendor rankings, comparisons, or critical findings. No company can buy a positive review or removal of relevant limitations.
Read our research methodology or learn about the Research Desk byline.
What this site does not claim
No affiliate commissions. We do not accept referral fees from vendors. Inclusion and coverage are based on market relevance and editorial assessment, not commissions.
No paywalled research. Guides, comparisons, and resources on this site are free to access. We do not gate editorial research behind subscriptions, email captures, or registration walls.
Not a substitute for diligence.Directory coverage and public research can help frame a decision, but they cannot replace a buyer's own product evaluation, security review, references, contract review, or implementation planning.
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