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Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is an automotive software platform built to help car dealerships acquire high-quality used vehicles directly from private sellers—without relying on auctions. As wholesale prices rise and vehicle availability tightens, VAN empowers dealers with tools to source inventory faster, more profitably, and with greater control. VAN aggregates local FSBO (for-sale-by-owner) listings, applies real-time market data to assess profitability, and automates communication with sellers at scale. Buyers can manage leads, track seller conversations, and streamline acquisition workflows through an intuitive CRM-style dashboard designed specifically for dealership teams. For dealers who don’t have dedicated acquisition staff, VAN offers a Managed Buyer program, pairing stores with expert buyers who actively source, engage, and negotiate with private sellers on their behalf—saving time and boosting acquisition volume without internal hiring. VAN is trusted by hundreds of dealerships across North America—from independent rooftops to franchise groups—looking to beat Carvana and CarMax at their own game. It's the smarter way to buy cars.

IUX is a trading platform offering access to more than 250 financial instruments, including forex, stocks, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and thematic indices. It provides competitive spreads, with spreads from 0.0 pips available on selected instruments and account types, while trading conditions may vary depending on market conditions. The platform also offers commission-free trading on selected products and account types, as well as fast order execution supported by institutional-grade liquidity, although execution speed may vary depending on factors such as market volatility, internet connection, and order size. Traders can access markets through multiple platforms, including the IUX App Trade and MetaTrader 5, available on desktop and mobile devices. The platform offers pricing transparency, no requotes, and no trade restrictions, supporting a smooth trading experience. IUX Markets also provides market analytics, an economic calendar, and margin and spread calculators to assist traders in making informed decisions. Regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, the FSA of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the FSCA of South Africa, and ASIC in Australia, the platform places importance on security and compliance, and follows PCI DSS standards to help protect customer funds and data.