LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- Arkona Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings Inc., has been chosen as the DMS provider to Tesla Motors Inc.

Tesla Motors makes a high-performance, zero-emissions, all-electric sports car, the Roadster. The Roadster is unique in providing superior car performance and extraordinary efficiency while conforming to all U.S. and European safety, environmental and durability standards. The San Carlos, Calif.-based company sells vehicles directly to consumers and operates two retail showrooms in California.

"In searching for a DMS we were impressed by the central user interface provided by the DealerTrack Arkona DMS," said Nicole Lyon, systems manager at Tesla Motors. "The open architecture of the DealerTrack Arkona DMS allows us to integrate our technology at the Tesla Store back to headquarters and gives us the tools we need to take care of our customers."

"We are thrilled to be chosen as the DMS provider to Tesla Motors," said Mark O'Neil, chairman and chief executive officer of DealerTrack. "DealerTrack shares with Tesla Motors a commitment to leading the industry with innovative technology, and we are excited to be working with a company that is truly a pioneer in its field."