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CDK Foundations and Fundamentals Suites: New Vehicle Management Capabilities

October 22, 2026

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We’re excited to introduce new vehicle inventory management functionality that will soon be enabled within your CDK environment.

What's New

  • Introduced Unit Stocking, a new vehicle inventory management solution available within the CDK Foundations and Fundamentals Suites
  • Replaced CDK Vehicle with streamlined inventory management workflows designed to make stocking and vehicle management more efficient
  • Delivered a modernized user experience that simplifies inventory-related tasks and navigation
  • Established the foundation for the future replacement of Drive VMS inventory management functionality

How This Helps Car Dealers

  • Manages vehicle inventory through a more intuitive and streamlined experience
  • Improves efficiency with simplified inventory workflows and navigation
  • Reduces time spent on inventory management tasks
  • Helps prepare for a seamless transition to the next generation of CDK inventory management capabilities

Key Takeaways

Unit Stocking introduces a new vehicle inventory management experience with streamlined workflows, helping dealerships manage inventory more efficiently while supporting the transition from existing inventory management tools.

Learn More About CDK Solutions

Part of the CDK Foundations and Fundamentals Suites, delivering connected tools that help dealerships streamline operations and improve efficiency across the business.


Additional Information

CDK University Course
CDK U – 6571

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