Blaze
AutoDS v2 is the December train: speed and clarity across the dealership—snappier workflows, sharper reporting, and refinements so service, parts, and vehicle sales feel bright and unstoppable on ERPNext. It builds on v1 with documented upgrade steps and general availability targeted for December 2026. Expect polish, not a reboot: faster lists where it counts, clearer defaults for dealer roles, and a steady path toward the next releases (Crux, Drift) without mid-season big-bang risk.
Release date
General availability: December 2026 (second release of the year on the AutoDS cadence).
Train: Blaze is v2, following the June v1 release. Patch releases may follow GA for regressions and critical fixes.
What to expect from v2
- Relationship to v1: Blaze extends and tightens the foundation—performance, UX, and reporting—not a replacement of core dealer flows. Treat the upgrade as a controlled step from v1 with release-note review.
- Performance & usability: Faster paths for high-volume roles (service advisers, parts counters, sales coordinators) and clearer screens and defaults where v1 felt heavy.
- Reporting & visibility: Stronger operational insight—trends, exceptions, and drill-downs so managers can act without defaulting to spreadsheets.
- Stability: Same discipline as v1: staging, backups, reconciliation at cutover; staying current beats skipping trains.
Focus areas
| Area | Blaze (v2) |
|---|---|
| Day-to-day speed | List and form optimizations; fewer clicks on common repair and parts flows |
| Dashboards & reports | Richer summaries and trends for service, parts consumption, and vehicle inventory |
| Dealer UX | Workspace and copy tweaks guided by real-world usage |
| Platform | ERPNext alignment for this train; breaking changes called out in notes |
| Roadmap | Clears the runway for Crux (v3) without forcing unfinished bets |