New release brings Automatic Syndication, real-time auction status, and a revamped mobile Condition Report to Inventory+. Together, these features create a hands-off, rules-driven wholesale workflow.
WESTLAKE, TX — May 18, 2026 — Solera, a global leader in data-driven vehicle lifecycle and dealership solutions, today announced a major expansion of the integration between Inventory+ and Openlane’s Online Vehicle Exchange (OVE). The release transforms what has historically been a manual, click-heavy wholesale workflow into an automated, rules-based syndication engine — giving dealers a faster, more disciplined way to move aged inventory, protect gross, and keep their used vehicle pipeline healthy.
Inventory+, the inventory management and merchandising platform used by thousands of franchise and independent dealerships, already syndicates vehicles to OVE for online wholesale auction. This release goes well beyond a basic feed. It adds automation, two-way API communication, richer condition data, and a mobile-first capture experience.
How Wholesale Inventory Syndication Works in Inventory+
The headline addition is Automatic Syndication, an optional capability for dealership admins. It lets them define which vehicles should be sent to OVE and at what price. The system eliminates the need to manually queue units.
Inside Dealer Settings, admins can now configure Auction Rules per Auction Location, including Pricing Rules that automatically calculate Starting Bid, Floor, and Buy Now prices; Age Rules based on Store Age and Group Age that determine when a vehicle becomes eligible; and Exclusion Rules for Status, Condition, MMR National CR Score thresholds, and specific Make/Model combinations.
A daily job scans dealership inventory, applies the rules, and routes eligible vehicles to the right auction. It also assigns the right price automatically. An Automatic Syndication Exclusion Report shows which vehicles were skipped and why. This gives used vehicle managers full visibility into the system’s decisions.
“Wholesale timing is one of the most expensive decisions a dealer makes every day,” said Chris Sanchez , Sr. Director of Product Management at Solera. “Hold a unit too long and you bleed gross. Send it out too early and you leave money on the table. Automatic Syndication takes the policy a dealer already has in their head and turns it into a repeatable, auditable workflow that runs every single day.”
A Richer, More Trustworthy Condition Report
Wholesale buyers bid with more confidence when they trust the condition data, and this release makes the Condition Report the foundation of the entire OVE workflow. A completed Condition Report is now mandatory for any vehicle being syndicated, and Inventory+ automatically generates a public PDF of the latest report and includes the URL in the outgoing feed. Two new fields, Prior Paint Condition and a 0 to 5 CR Score, give buyers a clearer view. The outgoing feed now includes condition grade, frame damage, prior paint, and title status tags.
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Real-Time Auction Data for Wholesale Inventory Syndication
For the first time, Inventory+ supports true two-way communication with OVE through new push API integrations. The moment a vehicle goes live, an Auction Listed At timestamp and a clickable Auction URL appear in Inventory+. When a vehicle sells, Inventory+ automatically updates its status to Sold – Wholesale. The system captures buyer information, sale date, and auction amount within the vehicle record. A new Deactivate button on the OVE page simplifies delisting. Users can remove multiple vehicles with a single click without ever needing to log into OVE.
“This release closes a loop our customers have been asking us to close for a long time,” said Victoria Repice, SVP of Product Management at Solera. “When a vehicle is listed, sold, or pulled down on OVE, Inventory+ now knows in real time – cleaner data, faster decisions, and a used car manager who can run wholesale from a single screen.”
Manual Syndication, Reimagined
Dealers who prefer a hands-on approach also gain a significantly upgraded manual workflow. The OVE and Current Inventory pages now share a consistent column set — including Store Age, Group Age, MMR National CR Score, Adjusted Price, CR Completed, Auction Listed At, and Auction URL — and a new pre-configured Auction list supports CSV export. New filters help managers immediately identify which units are ready for auction and which still need work.
A Web-Class Mobile Condition Report
The mobile Condition Report has evolved from a single-page, six-question form into a multi-section experience. It mirrors the web app and covers General Condition, Damage, Wheels and Tires, Title, and recon notes. Recon teams can now complete full Condition Reports from the lot. This ensures vehicles are auction-ready when they reach wholesale age.
Availability
The Inventory+ OVE Enhancements release is available now to all Inventory+ customers. Automatic Syndication is an optional, billable capability that can be enabled by a Solera representative. More information is available at inventory.solera.com or through a Solera account team. According to the company, this announcement will be followed by a continued wave of Inventory+ enhancements throughout the year.
About Solera
Solera is the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management solutions, spanning automotive software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business — vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions, and fleet solutions — Solera is home to many leading brands in the automotive and vehicle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving, cap hpi, Autodata, and others. Solera’s solutions empower customers to succeed in the digital age by providing a one-stop platform that streamlines operations, delivers data-driven insights, and enhances customer engagement — helping clients drive sales, improve retention, and increase profit margins. Solera serves over 280,000 customers and partners in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.solera.com.
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