What Autodata Solutions does

Autodata Solutions operates as a product and service line within J.D. Power, a privately held data and analytics company founded in 1968 that delivers automotive content, research, software tools, and technology implementation services to automobile companies and adjacent industries. Its core platform combines transactional vehicle data (covering 100% of vehicles listed for sale), consumer survey data (approximately 225,000+ automotive respondents and 5M total consumer respondents annually), and proprietary analytics delivered through web-based portals and APIs. Key products include the Power Information Network (PIN) for real-time market and consumer behavior data, Valuation Services for residual value forecasting, ChromeData APIs for VIN descriptions and digital retailing integration, EpiAnalytics AI Solutions, Repair Analytics, and Incentives Planning Optimization that influences $40B in OEM incentive decisions annually. The company also operates sub-brands such as ALG Automotive Insights & Outlooks, Darwin F&I Solutions, and EV Solutions by ZappyRide.

Name

Autodata Solutions

Legal name

J.D. Power

Website

https://autodata.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Autodata Solutions, a product line within J.D. Power, provides automotive data, consumer research, analytics, and software tools to OEMs, franchise dealerships, lenders, insurers, and software providers globally through subscriptions and APIs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based Data & Analytics Services: Recurring subscription model providing ongoing access to automotive data, analytics platforms, and benchmarking reports. Includes solutions like PIN, Valuation Services, ChromeData, and EpiAnalytics delivered via web-based portals and APIs.
2. Professional Services & Consulting: Advisory services including quality system development, content optimization, technology implementation, production process improvements, and dealership certification/training.
3. Custom Software Solutions: Bespoke software development and integration services for automotive clients requiring tailored technology solutions.
4. Brand Licensing & Awards: Licensing of J.D. Power brand and award recognition (e.g., 'Most Dependable' awards) to OEMs, dealers, and financial institutions for marketing purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Autodata Solutions provides automotive data, software tools, and technology implementation services to automobile manufacturers, dealers, lenders, and insurance companies. Its offerings include VIN-based vehicle specification databases, APIs for digital retailing, F&I menu and lender desk software, residual value forecasting, dealer and OEM analytics platforms, and AI-powered speech and repair analytics. The company operates as part of J.D. Power's automotive data and analytics business.

Product overview

J.D. Power offers a comprehensive automotive data, insights, and analytics platform serving OEMs, dealers, financial institutions, and insurers. The product portfolio centers on data and analytics capabilities including the Power Information Network (PIN) for market performance and consumer behavior data, Valuation Services for vehicle values, and Repair Analytics. Key software and technology products include ChromeData VIN Descriptions (VIN data API), ChromeData Automotive Digital Retailing API, ChromeData Lender Desk, Build and Quote, Inventory Management, and Vehicle Pricing solutions. AI-powered offerings include EpiAnalytics AI Solutions for advanced analytics and Speech-To-Text Analytics for customer interaction analysis. The platform also includes digital marketing solutions (SmartLeads, Retail Video Marketing), dealer solutions (Dealer EV Education, Darwin Digital Retailing), and specialized data sets for parts ordering and insurance risk analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ChromeData: Automotive digital retailing API and VIN descriptions
• ALG Automotive Insights & Outlooks
• Power Information Network (PIN)
• EpiAnalytics
• Darwin F&I Solutions

Products and services

• ChromeData VIN Descriptions
• ChromeData Automotive Digital Retailing API
• ChromeData Lender Desk
• Build and Quote Configuration and pricing tool for automotive dealers that enables building vehicles with options and generating customer-facing quotes.
• EpiAnalytics AI Solutions
• Darwin F&I Solutions F&I menu solutions for automotive dealerships to streamline finance and insurance product presentation and compliance.
• Power Information Network (PIN) Automotive retail market intelligence network delivering transactional data and insights from new and used vehicle sales.
• Valuation Services Vehicle valuation services providing pricing data for used vehicles across automotive industry participants.
• Repair Analytics Analytics solution for collision and repair operations, providing insights into repair costs, cycle times, and operational performance.
• Speech-To-Text Analytics Voice analytics solution using speech-to-text technology to analyze customer interactions for automotive businesses.
• JD Power Marketplace Used car marketplace platform connecting automotive buyers and sellers using J.D. Power data and analytics.
• Inventory Management Used vehicle inventory analytics solution for dealers and automotive remarketing organizations.
• Insurance Risk Analysis Risk analytics solution providing vehicle-based risk data for automotive insurance underwriting and pricing.
• AutoPlanner Vehicle pricing solution that supports consistent and optimized pricing decisions across automotive retail operations.
• ALG Automotive Insights & Outlooks Residual value data and forecasting solutions providing automotive residual value projections and market outlooks for OEMs, lenders, and lessors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of online vehicle shoppers interact with J.D. Power content and services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Autovista GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ.D. Power acquired Autovista Group to expand European presence, accessible through europe.jdpower.com. This strategic acquisition strengthens J.D. Power's footprint in European automotive data and analytics markets.
• Darwin AutomotivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarwin F&I Solutions and Darwin Digital Retailing integrated into J.D. Power automotive portfolio. Provides F&I (Finance & Insurance) digital solutions and digital retailing capabilities for dealers.
• ZappyRide (EV Solutions)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerZappyRide EV Solutions integrated under EV Solutions brand for EV data products. Provides electric vehicle data and analysis capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TrueCar: TrueCar operates a digital automotive marketplace with dealer and OEM programs, overlapping with J.D. Power's digital retailing, Build and Quote, and dealer network data offerings.
• Edmunds: Edmunds is a digital automotive marketplace and research publisher competing with J.D. Power's consumer research, vehicle comparison, and pricing tools — particularly in online vehicle shopper content where both brands have high reach.
• CarGurus: CarGurus combines a leading consumer car-shopping marketplace with dealer pricing analytics and dealer software, competing with J.D. Power's digital retailing, inventory management, and pricing solutions for dealer customers.

Direct peers

• Kelley Blue Book: Kelley Blue Book (Cox Automotive) is a leading consumer-facing vehicle valuation and pricing brand, directly competitive with J.D. Power's Valuation Services and ALG residual value forecasting products.
• Autotrader: Autotrader (Cox Automotive) is a major consumer-facing vehicle marketplace with dealer and OEM relationships that overlap with J.D. Power's digital retailing and dealer network solutions.
• Cox Automotive: Cox Automotive operates Manheim auctions, Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, and vAuto — directly competing with J.D. Power across dealer inventory, pricing, valuation, and digital retailing while also owning deeper first-party transaction data from auctions.
• Black Book: Black Book provides vehicle valuation data and analytics to lenders, dealers, and insurers, overlapping with ChromeData Lender Desk, ALG residual values, and insurance risk analytics offerings.
• Manheim: Manheim (Cox Automotive) operates the largest US wholesale auto auction platform, generating unique transaction data that competes with J.D. Power's Power Information Network (PIN) and valuation/forecasting products.
• S&P Global Mobility: S&P Global Mobility (formerly IHS Markit Automotive) provides vehicle specifications, forecasting, and competitive intelligence to OEMs and dealers worldwide, overlapping directly with ChromeData, build/spec data, and OEM benchmarking solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Dealertrack: Dealertrack (Cox Automotive) provides DMS, F&I, and lender workflow software to dealers and lenders, broadly adjacent to J.D. Power's ChromeData Lender Desk, Darwin F&I, and dealer technology implementations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/JDPower
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/jdpowercorporate
• Facebookfacebook.com/jdpower
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jd-power-and-associates
• Instagraminstagram.com/jdpowerofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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