CarListAPI 1.6.0 — New Dashboard and VIN Decoder Beta
Version 1.6.0 introduces a redesigned customer dashboard, VIN Decoder beta, improved API usage reporting, expanded powersports lookups, and new support resources.
CarListAPI 1.6.0 introduces a refreshed customer experience and new ways to access vehicle data.
Redesigned customer dashboard
The CarListAPI dashboard has been rebuilt with a cleaner, more responsive interface across desktop and mobile devices.
You can now more easily:
Review recent API activity.
Monitor usage and plan allowances.
Create and manage API tokens.
Configure token IP restrictions.
Access billing information and invoices.
Manage your account and security settings.
VIN Decoder beta
Eligible plans can now access the new VIN Decoder beta.
Submit a 17-character VIN through:
POST /api/v1/vin-decoder/decodeThe decoder provides structured vehicle details with clear responses for invalid VINs, incomplete results, provider errors, and exhausted usage allowances.
VIN-decoding availability and limits depend on your subscription plan.
Expanded powersports lookups
The Powersports API now includes additional ways to explore vehicle data by type.
New type-specific lookups make it easier to retrieve:
Years.
Makes.
Models.
Submodels.
Year and make combinations.
These endpoints support categories such as motorcycles, ATVs, utility vehicles, snowmobiles, and other available powersports types.
Improved API usage reporting
Usage information is now presented more clearly throughout the dashboard.
Customers can more easily see recent requests, plan allowances, and current usage while managing API tokens from the same workspace.
Updated plans and billing experience
Monthly and annual subscription options are now presented through a clearer plan-selection experience.
Billing, invoices, subscription details, and post-checkout onboarding have also been improved.
New resources and support content
The website now includes expanded resources, support articles, product announcements, and release notes.
These additions provide a central place to find implementation guidance and stay informed about CarListAPI updates.
Additional improvements
This release also includes:
Improved mobile layouts.
Clearer loading states and notifications.
Updated account-management screens.
Improved date and timezone presentation.
Better documentation navigation and code highlighting.
General accessibility, performance, and usability refinements.
Thank you for using CarListAPI. We look forward to continuing to improve the platform and expand the vehicle data available through our APIs.
New changes
Added VIN Decoder beta for eligible plans.
Eligible subscribers can decode validated 17-character VINs through POST /api/v1/vin-decoder/decode. Responses clearly identify invalid VINs, incomplete results, provider errors, and exhausted plan allowances.
Added powersports lookups by vehicle type.
New type-specific endpoints make it easier to retrieve years, makes, models, submodels, and year-and-make combinations for motorcycles, ATVs, utility vehicles, snowmobiles, and other supported powersports categories.
Added expanded resources, support content, and product announcements.
New resources, support articles, announcements, and release notes provide a central place for implementation guidance, product updates, and help using CarListAPI.
Improved changes
Redesigned the customer dashboard for desktop and mobile.
The customer control panel now provides a cleaner, responsive workspace for reviewing API activity, monitoring allowances, managing account settings, and accessing billing information.
Improved API usage and token-management tools.
Usage totals, remaining allowances, recent requests, API tokens, and authorized IP addresses are now easier to review and manage from the same workspace.
Updated subscription, billing, invoice, and onboarding experiences.
Plan selection, monthly and annual billing options, invoice access, subscription details, and post-checkout guidance now provide a clearer customer journey.
Fixed changes
Corrected date and timezone presentation issues.
Responsive layouts have been refined across smaller screens, while documentation navigation and code examples are clearer and easier to read.
Improved mobile layouts and documentation code highlighting.
Dates and reporting periods are now presented more consistently using the configured application or account timezone, including around date and month boundaries.