CDK to Showcase the Expansion of the Dealership Xperience Platform at NADA Show 2025

January 21, 2025 at 09:00 AM EST

Vehicle Inventory Suite, SimplePay and continuous innovation across accounting and F&I solutions to drive dealer performance, efficiency and profitability

Auto retailers attending NADA Show 2025 in New Orleans starting Jan. 23 will have a single objective this year: utilizing technology solutions to increase their profitability. Moving the needle will require new workflows that offer efficiency throughout their operations, optimizing vehicle inventory and elevating the sales and service experiences for consumers. CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, is investing significant time and resources to listen to dealer partners, analyze their input, and reimagine everyday workflows with a contemporary design.

“For decades, our innovative solutions have focused on simplifying complexity, reducing friction and aligning the right tools necessary for dealers to adapt and thrive in a competitive market,” said Sanjay Almeida, chief product officer, CDK. “We are excited to showcase our new workflows that leverage Hybrid Intelligence that empower dealership staff to collaborate seamlessly, minimize redundant tasks and strengthen the dealer relationship with their customers.”

NADA Show attendees will discover new additions to the highly successful Dealership Xperience, an open and integrated platform that transforms how dealers sell and service cars and operate their businesses in a modern and digital world.

CDK SimplePay – CDK SimplePay marks a groundbreaking milestone as the company’s first fully embedded payment solution—redefining how dealerships process financial transactions. Engineered for strength and simplicity, SimplePay streamlines financial processes, elevates operational efficiency, and provides a concierge experience for dealers in installation, training and support. With industry-leading features like compliant surcharging and seamless auto-reconciliation, SimplePay empowers dealerships to drive productivity and profitability with unmatched ease and confidence.
CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite – The all-new CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite is a single, integrated system that optimizes purchasing and selling vehicles while streamlining the entire inventory process. CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite delivers real-time appraisals, management, pricing and merchandising, leveraging AI to analyze CDK's extensive data and unlock additional profitability.
Enhanced F&I Workflows – The vehicle purchase journey is transforming through the power of Modern Retail including the world of F&I. CDK offers a seamless single transaction solution from the consumer and sales staff to the F&I manager utilizing a unified and simplified workflow. CDK will also be showcasing intelligence features like AI Forms—streamlining the car-buying and selling process for increased efficiency, accuracy and profitability.
Improved Service Scheduling and Transparency – With reimagined service workflows, CDK is creating a unified experience for Fixed Operations advisors, technicians, parts associates, and managers. The new booking, cashiering, and parts workflows empower users to do more with less effort, enhancing productivity and satisfaction. For the technician whose time is their most valuable asset, CDK has streamlined tasks for the Service department staff to focus on delivering results faster and with greater efficiency. Additionally, the new analytical reporting with advanced capabilities allows managers to see the potential impact of changes in real time, helping them make more informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Optimized Accounting Workflows – Accounting enhancements enable dealers to simplify their entire accounting operation including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger workflows. The workflows continue to help dealers streamline processes and better manage cash. In addition, CDK will unveil additional new accounting workflows and employee-related solutions to optimize operations and achieve greater precision.

For more information on CDK at NADA Show 2025, visit cdkglobal.com/nada2025, onsite at CDK Booths #1301/#1501, and #CDKatNADA on Instagram and LinkedIn.

About CDK Global, Inc.

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.