OPENLANE Unveils Audio Boost AI, Revolutionizing Vehicle Evaluations with AI-Powered Engine Sound Analysis

OPENLANE has launched Audio Boost AI, a new feature on its US marketplace that uses AI to analyze engine sounds and provide dealers with deeper confidence and speed when evaluating vehicles. The tool pairs high-quality audio recordings with AI-generated highlights flagging potential issues and sample recordings of a comparable "normal" engine. This helps dealers identify issues faster and make more informed decisions. Audio Boost AI is available on the OPENLANE US marketplace.

OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, has launched Audio Boost AI, a groundbreaking feature on its US marketplace designed to provide dealers with deeper confidence and speed when evaluating vehicles. The AI-powered tool pairs high-quality engine audio recordings with AI-generated highlights that flag potential issues and sample recordings of a comparable "normal" engine for quick benchmarking [2].

Embedded directly within the vehicle condition report for every dealer-consigned vehicle, Audio Boost AI leverages OPENLANE's proprietary database of over 1.2 million engine recordings. If an inspector flags a potential issue, the tool compares the recording against its database and visually highlights anomalies, making it easier for dealers to pinpoint problems. Colored alert banners, indicating whether a potential issue has been detected, are affixed at the top of the Engine Analysis section of the condition report. Sample recordings are also provided for over 95% of vehicles with detected issues, enabling dealers to compare the listed vehicle's engine audio to benchmark engines quickly and efficiently [2].

Justin Zane, SVP and President of US Marketplace and Services at OPENLANE, stated, "Understanding engine health is one of the most persistent industry pain points for dealers, and Audio Boost AI is a gamechanger offering unparalleled transparency and confidence. Our exclusive audio insights empower dealers to identify issues faster and make more informed decisions with less guesswork. With greater confidence in every bid, Audio Boost AI helps dealers more quickly fill their lots with the right vehicles — so they can spend more time retailing and less time wholesaling" [2].

Audio Boost AI is the latest innovation from OPENLANE, following the success of Visual Boost AI and Code Boost IQ, both launched in 2024. It enhances the vehicle condition report by packaging smart insights in a crisp, easy-to-understand format that dealers can quickly navigate and digest. The tool is available on the OPENLANE US marketplace, reinforcing the company's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve outcomes for both buyers and sellers [2].

References:
[1] https://www.xtoolonline.com/articles/best-professional-auto-scanner-for-workshop
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/openlane-launches-audio-boost-ai-for-faster-easier-vehicle-evaluations-302544236.html