Collaboration with Thoughtworks Expands
Capabilities, Accuracy and Transparency
CARMEL,
Ind. and CHICAGO,
May 24,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KAR Auction Services, Inc.,
d/b/a/ KAR Global (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital
marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, unveils enhanced
condition reports on the company's BacklotCars platform. To develop
and deploy these new capabilities, BacklotCars collaborated with
Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS)—a global technology consultancy that
integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital
innovation. The new features—which include engine audio
recordings—are aimed at further strengthening the BacklotCars
customer experience through more accurate, more consistent and
easier to understand condition reports.
"Vehicle buyers want increased consistency, accuracy,
trustworthiness and reliability in the inspection process, and this
highly-innovative iteration simulates seeing and hearing a vehicle
in person," said Josh Parsons, chief
operating officer of BacklotCars. "Thoughtworks helped us combine
the best features and functionality of the BacklotCars and CARWAVE
inspection frameworks while identifying areas to streamline across
the platforms. The result is a single, enhanced condition report
framework that accelerates sales for sellers and provides buyers
with comprehensive condition information that is easy to
understand."
The collection of new features on the inspection report was also
streamlined in order to help ensure the consistency of information
displayed for buyers across a wide range of vehicle conditions,
ages and mileages.
"We are excited to partner with BacklotCars on its journey to
revolutionize wholesale automotive with next-generation digital
experiences for its dealers," said Chris
Murphy, chief executive officer, Thoughtworks North America.
"The expanded digital inspection process will help the company
operate more efficiently while helping dealers make the most
informed buying decision possible."
Focused on making wholesale easy so dealers can be more
successful, BacklotCars is dedicated to providing top-tier
technology, a fully transparent bidding environment, condition
reports based on independent mechanical inspections and leading
digital capabilities. Learn more about BacklotCars here.
KAR Media
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KAR Analyst
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Mike Eliason
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mike.eliason@karglobal.com
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About KAR
KAR Auction Services, Inc. d/b/a KAR Global (NYSE: KAR),
provides sellers and buyers across the global wholesale used
vehicle industry with innovative, technology-driven remarketing
solutions. KAR Global's unique end-to-end platform supports whole
car, financing, logistics and other ancillary and related services.
Our integrated physical, online and mobile marketplaces reduce
risk, improve transparency and streamline transactions for
customers in about 75 countries. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, KAR Global has employees
across the United States,
Canada, Mexico, Uruguay, Europe and the
Philippines. For more information and the latest KAR Global
news, go to www.karglobal.com and follow us on Twitter
@KARspeaks.
Thoughtworks Media Inquiries:
Linda Horiuchi
(646) 581-2568
linda.horiuchi@thoughtworks.com
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates
strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. We
are 10,000+ people strong across 49 offices in 17 countries. Over
the last 25+ years, we've delivered extraordinary impact together
with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems
with technology as the differentiator.
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