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  In the modern automotive world, where efficiency, agility, and customer-centricity define success, Tekion stands as an industry trailblazer. As the originator of the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) —the first truly cloud-native platform for the entire automotive retail ecosystem—Tekion is transforming how dealerships operate and engage with their customers . Unified, Future-Ready Retail Platform At the core of Tekion’s innovation is ARC, a holistic platform that integrates every aspect of dealership operations—including DMS, CRM, Digital Retail, Advanced Analytics, Tekion Pay, and Virtual-to-Visit experiences—into one intelligent and scalable system . This unified ecosystem eliminates data silos and enables real-time synchronization across departments, making operations fluid, connected, and more powerful. Vertical AI That Acts—Not Just Advises Tekion embeds advanced AI agents— Tekion AI Agents —into its ARC platform, representing a paradigm shift in automation. Unlike traditiona...

  The automotive retail landscape is shifting rapidly—and at the center of this transformation is Tekion , the creator of the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) . This modern, cloud-native platform reimagines dealership operations by unifying sales, service, CRM, payments, analytics, and more into a single, AI-infused ecosystem. One Platform: Replacing Legacy Complexity with Seamless Unity Tekion’s ARC stands apart as the first and fastest cloud-native automotive retail platform , designed to connect every part of a dealership’s operation—from showroom to service drive. By integrating DMS (Dealer Management System), CRM, Digital Retail, Service Experience, Advanced Analytics, Tekion Pay, Virtual-to-Visit workflows, and Connected Dealership features, ARC streamlines real-time data flow and end-to-end operations. Gone are the days of siloed systems and multiple logins—Tekion’s unified architecture allows operations to function as one, with real-time visibility and high scalability baked i...

  Tekion stands apart as a pioneering force in the automotive retail industry. Its cloud-native, SaaS-driven platform—the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC)—has catalyzed a revolution, offering dealers and OEMs a unified, intelligent, and scalable ecosystem. Tailored for the modern digital age, Tekion bridges fragmented workflows and empowers seamless retail experiences. 1. A Unified, Intelligent Retail Ecosystem At its core, Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) is far more than a traditional Dealer Management System. It delivers complete capabilities including sales, service, parts, accounting, CRM, and digital retail—all consolidated into one responsive, cloud-native platform. Designed from the ground up, it shatters the inefficiencies and silos of legacy systems by offering real-time, consistent data across dealership functions. Key components include: Mobile‑First Digital Service Experience : Technicians and customers can interact via photos, videos, and live updates on a...

  Since its founding in 2016 by former Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan , Tekion has been on a mission to digitally revolutionize automotive retail. With headquarters in Pleasanton, California and global engineering centers in Bengaluru and Chennai, India , Tekion redefines dealership software by replacing siloed legacy platforms with a unified, cloud-native system . At the heart of its offering sits the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC)  credited as the first fully cloud-native SaaS operating system tailored to automotive retail. Launched in February 2020 , ARC consolidates dealership functions such as sales, service, inventory, finance & insurance, CRM, accounting, and analytics into one adaptable platform . What ARC Resolves Arc creates a cohesive platform that: Provides a complete DMS plus built‑in CRM , removing disconnected modules and data lag   Enables real‑time insights and personalized consumer suggestions through integrated ML and AI   Offers a mob...