myKaarma, a customer interaction and payments platform for automotive dealerships, has launched its Partner Portal to streamline integration for dealers, OEMs and technology partners. The platform provides developers with secure sandbox environments, self-service API controls, transparent billing and support tools. The portal enables approved partners to accelerate development whilst maintaining quality and security standards. Partners can discover APIs, test integrations in dedicated environments and manage relationships through a centralised interface. Later this year, myKaarma plans to expand the portal to allow dealers to submit and deploy internally developed solutions across their organisations. Chris Hoke, CEO of VINCUE, said the portal has accelerated development capabilities, enabling faster delivery of integrated solutions to customers. The Partner Portal is now available to approved partners.

myKaarma launches Partner Portal to power open integration ecosystem for dealers and OEMs. PR Newswire Today at 5:18am PDT This new platform eliminates integration barriers, giving developers and partners the power to instantly deploy next-generation tools that redefine speed, reliability, and the entire fixed ops experience. LONG BEACH, Calif., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - myKaarma, the leading customer interaction and payments platform for automotive dealerships, today shattered the status quo of integration complexity with the launch of its new Partner Portal, an absolute necessity for forging a truly open, flexible, and developer-centric ecosystem for dealers, OEMs, and technology partners. As software innovation reaches breakneck speeds, the market demands a platform that not only enables unprecedented speed to market but also guarantees reliability and quality. The myKaarma Partner Portal is built for this new era, giving partners the power to innovate faster than ever while setting new, non-negotiable standards for dealer trust and performance. The portal doesn't just simplify; it transforms how partners build, integrate, and scale. Providing instant access to a secure development sandbox, self-service API controls, transparent billing, and essential support, approved partners can accelerate development, guaranteeing superior performance, iron-clad security, and total consistency. "Dealers today expect their technology partners to work together seamlessly," said Ujj Nath, CEO of myKaarma. "At the same time, innovation is happening faster than ever. With the launch of our Partner Portal, we're enabling partners to move quickly while ensuring everything built on myKaarma meets the level of quality and reliability our customers expect." "The myKaarma Partner Portal has accelerated our ability to quickly ramp up development with myKaarma, consequently, we plan to get our integrated solution to customers faster than before," said Chris Hoke, CEO of VINCUE, a leading inventory management solution. Built with both flexibility and governance in mind, the Partner Portal enables myKaarma to maintain rigorous standards for partner integrations while reducing friction in the development process. Partners can easily discover and activate APIs relevant to their use cases, test integrations in a dedicated sandbox environment, and manage their relationship with myKaarma through a centralized interface. Later this year, myKaarma will expand the Partner Portal to allow dealers to submit and deploy their own internally developed solutions across their organizations - further extending the platform's flexibility and giving dealer groups more control over their technology stack. "Partners don't want gatekeeping - they want clarity, speed, and the ability to build," said Matt Bateman, VP of Partnerships at myKaarma. "We designed the Partner Portal to remove friction from the process while still upholding the standards dealers expect. And as we open the door for dealer-developed solutions, we're taking another step toward a truly collaborative ecosystem." The launch reinforces myKaarma's commitment to being both technology-forward and dealer-friendly - supporting the partners dealers already trust while enabling new innovation across the service lane. The myKaarma Partner Portal is now available to approved partners. For more information or to apply for access, visit https://mykaarma.com/join-its-network/. About myKaarma myKaarma is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions that transform the after-sales service experience at automotive dealerships. Its integrated platform includes communications, appointment scheduling, payments, video inspections, and analytics tools used by thousands of dealers to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. For more information, visit mykaarma.com. Media Contact: Laurie Halter Charisma! Communications 503-816-2474 [email protected] SOURCE myKaarma This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

myKaarma announces winners of the 2026 Tech Video Grand Prix. PR Newswire Today at 5:22am PDT Contest recognizes technicians for high-quality inspection videos that drive repair approvals and customer confidence LONG BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - myKaarma, a leading provider of end-to-end service lane technology solutions built to help franchise auto dealerships streamline service leads, operations and payments, enhance customer experience, and improve service efficiency, today announced the winners of its 2026 Tech Video Grand Prix. The contest celebrates technicians who demonstrate exceptional skill in communicating vehicle repair needs through clear, engaging and professional inspection videos. This year's competition drew submissions from technicians across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Technicians were encouraged to submit inspection videos that demonstrate clear communication, and help customers understand and confidently approve recommended repairs. The five winners of the 2026 myKaarma Tech Video Grand Prix are: * Josh Arnold, Austin Subaru * AJ Forster, Suburban Ford Sterling Heights * Alec Martisauski, McGrath Kia of St. Charles * Christophe Secrist, Land Rover Denver * Gatlin Weidler, Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro Elevating Communication in the Service Lane The winning videos stood out for their clarity, consistency, and ability to effectively communicate repair needs to customers. Key characteristics included: * Introducing themselves and maintaining a professional, customer-friendly tone * Clearly showcasing areas of concern using visual inspection techniques * Explaining recommended repairs in a simple, understandable way * Reinforcing customer confidence through transparent, informative communication Advancing Video Quality with AI This year's contest follows myKaarma's launch of Tech Video Grader, a real-time AI solution built on its Collaborative Workflow AI (cwAI) framework. The tool helps standardize technician video quality across service departments, giving dealerships measurable insights into technician performance and communication effectiveness. Celebrating Success Each winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card and will be featured on the myKaarma blog. These winning videos will also serve as benchmarks for effective technician video communication across dealership service departments. "Our data continues to show a strong connection between high-quality technician videos and increased repair order value," said Ujj Nath, CEO of myKaarma. "When technicians clearly communicate their findings, customers are more comfortable approving the work. These winners set the standard for how video can be used to build trust and drive better service outcomes." Discover the tools that powered these winning entries. Request a demo of myKaarma's Tech Video and ServiceCart(TM) Premium Video MPI solutions. About myKaarma myKaarma is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions that transform the after-sales service experience at automotive dealerships. Its integrated platform includes communications, appointment scheduling, payments, video inspections, and analytics tools used by thousands of dealers to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. For more information, visit mykaarma.com. Media Contact: Laurie Halter Charisma! Communications 503-816-2474 [email protected] SOURCE myKaarma This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.