Software solutions 37 www.aftermarketonline.net MARCH 2026 Automotive tech company Keyloop has agreed to acquire Motortech.ai — a UK-based developer of artificial intelligence systems for the auto industry — for an undisclosed sum. Keyloop said on January 26 that Motortech.ai had developed AIME, which replaces website forms and manual replies with real time ‘conversational tools’. The system can search and compare vehicles for prospective customers, qualify leads, handle questions, administer tradeins, log vehicle reservations and process finance quotes and agreements. Keyloop said the acquisition, expected to be finalised in the first quarter of the year, will accelerate plans to embed new AI functionality into Fusion, its own automotive retail platform that helps motor retailers manage and optimise the full vehicle sales, inventory management and aftersales processes. Gerard Thatcher, CEO and founder of Motortech.ai, said the move “unites the conversational power of our AI solutions with Keyloop’s unrivalled data insights and market-leading enterprise solutions”. UK-based endto-end job management software provider jobmate is highlighting the role operational software can play in improving business profitability. According to jobmate’s own analysis, customers are typically able to unlock up to 15% additional profit through better control of time, resources and cash flow. Designed for trades, maintenance, field service, logistics and SMEs, jobmate combines planning, inventory, invoicing and subcontractor management into a single, flexible platform that is easy to deploy across different business types and operating models. Rather than focusing solely on operational visibility, jobmate has been developed to address what the company describes as “hidden” profit leaks, including unproductive travel time, delayed invoicing, poor stock control and manual administrative processes, factors which jobmate says can erode margins over time. “Many service-led businesses are working hard but not seeing the financial return they expect,” said Chris Dalton, co-founder and CEO of jobmate. “Our focus has always been on practical software that translates directly into financial outcomes. By tightening everyday processes, businesses can recover costs that would otherwise be written off as unavoidable.” Key capabilities include drag-and-drop job planning to optimise routes and reduce wasted time, integrated inventory management to control stock levels across locations, and instant invoicing that allows completed jobs to move quickly from order to payment. The platform also supports subcontractor management through a dedicated portal, helping businesses compare quotations and protect margins. According to jobmate, the combined impact of these features can deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency and cash flow, with profit increases of up to 15% achievable depending on business size, sector and existing processes. “We describe jobmate as ‘software for hard profit’,” Dalton said. “It’s not about dashboards for the sake of it. It’s about giving business owners clear control over jobs, people, stock and money, so they can see the difference on their bottom line.” The software integrates with established finance and payment systems, including Xero and Stripe, enabling smoother reconciliation and faster payment cycles. The company said its modular design allows businesses to scale usage as they grow, without the need for multiple disconnected systems. jobmate CEO Chris Dalton Keyloop to acquire Motortech.ai Flexible job management V\VWHP WR ERRVW SURᎮW
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