AutoUnite Is Officially Live!

[KennySmithAutoUnite]

Hey everyone,

Wanted to share something I’ve been working toward for a long time. AutoUnite is officially live!

I’ve spent nearly 20 years in the car business, and I’m excited to finally introduce what we’ve been building.

AutoUnite is an automotive operating system designed to bring the entire vehicle experience together in one place.

Shoppers can research vehicles, compare models and trims, explore features and pricing, calculate estimated payments, and search local inventory. Instead of bouncing between different websites, they can work through more of the car-buying process in one connected experience.

For dealerships, we’re building AutoUnite to work alongside the systems stores already use, connecting the shopping experience with the dealership experience. The goal is to help dealers connect with better-prepared customers and make the process more valuable for everyone involved.

And we’re thinking well beyond the initial sale. Our vision is to bring the entire vehicle lifecycle together, from researching and buying a vehicle to ownership and eventually the next one.

We’re also accepting applications for our $0, 120-day dealer beta, available to franchise and independent dealerships. No credit card required and no automatic paid conversion.

It’s been a long road getting to this point, and I’m proud of what our team has built. I’m looking forward to seeing AutoUnite grow and hearing what people in the industry think.

Take a look when you get a chance. I’d appreciate your feedback.

AutoUnite:

AutoUnite | Automotive Operating System for Vehicle Decisions

Research and compare vehicles, explore local inventory, understand pricing and ownership, and decide when to contact a dealer with AutoUnite.

www.autounite.com

Dealer Beta: AutoUnite Dealer OS | 120-Day Dealer Beta

 

[Jeff Kershner]

Nice introduction Kenny. I'll be sure to give this some of my time this evening.

I have to ask.. what influences the color scheme?

 

[KennySmithAutoUnite]

Nice introduction Kenny. I'll be sure to give this some of my time this evening.

I have to ask.. what influences the color scheme?

Thanks, Jeff! Really appreciate you taking the time to check it out.


A big part of it is that almost every automotive website seems to follow the same blue-and-white corporate look. We wanted AutoUnite to be different, not just another automotive site that looks like everything else.


The black and deep navy give it that premium feel, while the electric violet and pink bring the energy and modern technology side of what we’re building.


We definitely turned things up for the launch graphic! The actual website is a little more refined, but the identity is unmistakably AutoUnite.


My thinking is pretty simple. If we’re building a different automotive experience, why should it look like everything that’s already out there?


Looking forward to hearing what you think once you’ve had a chance to explore it!

 

[kgall]

I think this is a very unique tool and I've enjoyed the website experience. I'd be interested in the 120-day beta for our group.

I see there are 3 packages. Which package will the beta be reflecting?

I was unable to find where you would submit a lead to a dealer on the website. Only contact details. Is that an available feature?

 

[KennySmithAutoUnite]

I think this is a very unique tool and I've enjoyed the website experience. I'd be interested in the 120-day beta for our group.

I see there are 3 packages. Which package will the beta be reflecting?

I was unable to find where you would submit a lead to a dealer on the website. Only contact details. Is that an available feature?

Thanks, kgall! Really appreciate you checking out AutoUnite. Glad you enjoyed the experience, and I’d love to talk about bringing your group into our beta!

The 120-day beta is completely free and separate from Standard, Pro, and Elite. It gives your dealerships a chance to experience AutoUnite before deciding whether a paid package makes sense. No credit card or automatic paid enrollment.

As for submitting leads, great question!

Since we just launched, we’re still growing our connected dealer network. Once a dealership is onboarded and its lead routing is active, shoppers can submit inquiries directly on eligible vehicle listings. Until then, you’ll see dealer contact information.

As more dealerships join, more shoppers will have the opportunity to connect directly.

For dealers, I think the biggest benefit is knowing more about what a customer actually wants before the conversation begins.

AutoUnite helps shoppers research vehicles, compare options, and explore payments before contacting a dealership. When they’re ready, our goal is to send the inquiry, along with relevant shopping information they’ve agreed to share, directly into the dealership’s existing lead process.

That gives your sales team a better starting point instead of just another name and phone number.

I’d love to learn more about your group!

You can check out our dealer page and beta details here:

AutoUnite Dealer OS | 120-Day Dealer Beta

AutoUnite Dealer OS gives dealerships store and inventory visibility, customer context, and a 120-day $0 Beta with no automatic paid conversion.

www.autounite.com

Shoot me an email at [email protected], and I’ll personally follow up.

Thanks again for the thoughtful questions. We’re just getting started!

Kenny Smith
Founder & CEO, AutoUnite