Tekion Expands OEM DMS Certifications in Canada, Announcing Partnership with Kia

Kia retailers can now select Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) to enhance the consumer journey and streamline dealer operations.

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tekion, innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced its newest partnership with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kia Canada.

With this strategic collaboration, Canadian Kia dealers can now select Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) as their technology platform provider. ARC is the first and fastest cloud-native platform, including all functionalities of a DMS (dealer management system) and accompanying tech stack to run a seamless retail business. Powered by advanced AI and automation, ARC modernizes the end-to-end automotive retail journey, improves consumer experiences, and delivers the highest efficiencies to retailers through its cutting-edge platform.

“Our mission has always been to simplify and modernize automotive retail,” said Ryan Currie, Sr. Director Regional Business Operations at Tekion. “Being selected as a certified DMS partner for Kia Canada allows us to extend our cutting-edge technology to Kia dealers who are looking for a more seamless, data-rich, and customer-centric solution.”

Tekion’s ARC DMS provides:

• An AI-powered platform to automate tasks and drive smarter decisions
• Real-time data and analytics to enhance operational decision-making
• Modern, intuitive user interfaces for improved dealership efficiency
• Integrated CRM, service, sales, and accounting workflows
• Open APIs for greater flexibility and third-party integrations

To experience Tekion’s end-to-end cloud-native platform in person, join us at the 2025 Automotive Conference & Expo in Niagara Falls (October 16 & 17) or at the 2025 Western Canadian Dealer Summit in Lake Louise (November 14 & 15).

About Tekion

Tekion is the first and fastest cloud-native platform for automotive retail. Powered by Tekion AI, its platform leverages intelligent automation, real-time insights, and advanced decision support to enhance employee and customer experiences across the dealership ecosystem. Positively disrupting auto retail for the first time in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with its revolutionary platform: Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and large automotive enterprises, and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, big data and AI, Tekion unifies OEMs, dealers, and consumers—streamlining operations and enabling the most modern and efficient automotive retail experiences ever. For more information, visit www.tekion.com.