For decades, the process of buying a vehicle has been notoriously complex and inefficient, bound by a web of state-by-state regulations that create friction for consumers, dealers, and manufacturers alike. The result is a fragmented customer experience, eroded brand equity for OEMs, and squeezed profit for dealers. The system is fundamentally broken.
The future, a “Click. Buy. Drive.” paradigm, is no longer a distant vision; it is a present-day imperative. Consumers demand seamless digital experiences, and the industry is finally ready for a ground-up reinvention. However, the most critical barrier to true digital transformation has never been the online shopping cart, it has been the “deal jacket.” The chaotic, state-specific web of titling, registration, tax calculation, and compliance paperwork has remained a stubbornly analog and complex problem, until now.
Ekho provides the critical, AI-powered orchestration layer that finally digitizes the entire transaction. By automating the “deal jacket,” Ekho enables any manufacturer or dealer to offer a compliant, end-to-end online purchasing experience in any of the 50 states. Their single, modular cloud platform, which includes customizable product configuration, real-time pricing, integrated financing, and DMV processing and suite of marketing, buyer, and dealer portals, helps brands and dealers alike to scale online vehicle sales. It is the foundational infrastructure that allows the industry to move from brick-and-mortar showrooms to a truly omnichannel, customer-first model.
