Automated creation of new vehicle listings with images and specs

Purpose

1.1. Seamlessly create new vehicle listings for Acura dealers, incorporating vehicle images, specifications, and details across multiple digital retail platforms.
1.2. Automate data collection from DMS/IMS, standardize image processing, auto-populate model-specific specs, and instantly distribute to online inventory, marketing, and partner sites.
1.3. Reduce manual data entry, accelerate inventory go-live, and ensure accuracy and uniformity for all Acura listings.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Dealership database (DMS/IMS) receives new vehicle stock or VIN entry.
2.2. Image upload to dealership cloud storage or predefined photo folder.
2.3. Scheduled sync for inventory updates or manual trigger by staff upon intake completion.

Platform Variants

3.1. Salesforce
• API: “Create Record” in Objects → Configure for Vehicle Listings using mapped Acura fields (vin, trim, options, images).
3.2. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Function: Use Power Automate > Dataverse ‘Add a Row’ action for Vehicles entity; set column mapping for images/spec fields.
3.3. HubSpot
• API Endpoint: “CRM > Objects > Create” — Map to custom Vehicle object; JSON payload with all listing details.
3.4. Google Sheets
• Action: “Add Row” in Inventory Sheet, map columns to VIN, images (Google Drive links), specs.
3.5. Dropbox
• API: “Upload File” to /VehicleImages/Acura, return shared URL for listing use.
3.6. Autotrader
• Function: Bulk Inventory Upload API; configure for auto JSON/XML payload pushes with every new inventory item.
3.7. Cars.com
• Endpoint: “Vehicles Feed Submission” — automate XML feed with image and spec data.
3.8. Dealer.com
• API: “Inventory Sync” — send listing data via REST, link to uploaded photos.
3.9. CDK Global
• App Integration: “Vehicles > Add Vehicle” API, authenticate and parse data per dealer schema.
3.10. Dealertrack
• Function: "Inventory Management > Add Inventory" — schedule sync of imported vehicle data and media.
3.11. AWS S3
• API: “PutObject” for image hosting, return S3 links for inclusion in listings.
3.12. Azure Blob Storage
• Function: “Upload Blob”; trigger listing routine when new image detected in container.
3.13. Facebook Marketplace
• Integration: “Listings API”; configure auto-publish with supplied JSON (add media URLs).
3.14. Instagram Shops
• Graph API: “Create Product Item” — assign Acura specs, VIN, and image link.
3.15. Shopify
• API: “Admin > Products Create” — map Acura categories, tags, and media.
3.16. WordPress (WooCommerce)
• REST API: “POST /wp-json/wc/v3/products” — set product_type='vehicle', add gallery images and attributes.
3.17. Zapier
• Action: “Create Spreadsheet Row” > “Upload Image” > “Create Database Entry” — chain these to automate listings.
3.18. Make (Integromat)
• Scenario: Watch DMS Dropbox Folder > Get Image > Populate Google Sheet > Webhook to listing sites.
3.19. Google Drive
• API: “Files: create”; store new images in /AcuraInventory, generate sharable links.
3.20. Twilio SendGrid
• API: “Send Email” — auto-notify team of new active Acura listing with image and spec summary.

Benefits

4.1. Eliminates manual entry errors, achieving near-instant listing creation upon vehicle intake.
4.2. Guarantees uniform data and imagery across all sales, marketing, and partner channels.
4.3. Accelerates online inventory refresh rates, improving customer access to new Acura models.
4.4. Enables scalable listing workflow for growing dealership networks without increasing headcount.
4.5. Enhances traceability as every listing event is logged and auditable.