MOTOR Information Systems introduced Next Gen DaaS on November 3. The update changes how software providers retrieve and sort MOTOR’s automotive data and how their applications can navigate between related parts, labor and repair information.
The company says applications can make those connections from more starting points, rather than following a single lookup path. It also says the interface can return more information in fewer requests. The announcement does not name dealership products that have adopted the update or provide benchmarks for the speed claim.
Why it matters
A service advisor might start with a labor operation, while a parts counter employee starts with a part. If their software uses the new links, both may be able to reach related information without starting another search. That benefit depends on how the software provider presents the data, not just on what the interface supports.
A shorter lookup isn’t useful if staff have to correct more mismatches. For a dealership evaluating an update, the meaningful comparison is the time it takes to reach the right information and the number of corrections needed afterward.
What dealerships should do
Ask your estimating or service software provider whether it uses MOTOR, whether this update is available in your product, and which screens will change. If there is a pilot, run the same common jobs before and after the change. Check that the results point to the correct vehicle and that staff can see where the information came from.
AI-assisted reporting disclosure
This article was researched and generated with AI-assisted systems using MOTOR’s dated announcement. Dealership Tech Report applies automated accuracy and risk checks. Product capabilities and performance are company-reported.
The announcement confirms what MOTOR introduced, not availability in an individual dealer application or independently measured results.
Cited references
- MOTOR Information Systems — Next Gen DaaS announcement — Dated primary company announcement hosted by AAPEX; Nov. 3, 2026