FlexPath DXP announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published its patent application for VeriQual, the company’s technology that combines identity verification and credit prequalification starting with just a phone number. The company highlighted the application — titled Identification Authentication and Data Qualification (Publication No. US 2025/0298873 A1) — marks […] [Read More]

Carleton on Tuesday released findings from a nationwide survey highlighting the lending industry’s perspectives on artificial intelligence in loan compliance and error detection. The provider of compliant loan calculation and disclosure solutions said the results revealed a mix of optimism and caution, with many lenders acknowledging AI’s promise but remaining hesitant to fully trust its […] [Read More]

STELLA Automotive AI, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered dealership customer engagement technology, has appointed Fred Seidelman as chief technology officer. In a news release, the company said Seidelman will drive its technology strategy, product innovation and platform scalability. Seidelman resume includes more than 30 years of technology leadership experience, much of it in the auto […] [Read More]

TradePending is undergoing a leadership transition. The dealership software provider, which is backed by private equity firm Capstreet, has named Jorge de Castro as its new CEO. He succeeds Brice Englert, who will remain with the company as a board member, assisting with strategy. “TradePending has been steadily expanding the capabilities of its platform through […] [Read More]

Laurie Harbour is a partner at Wipfli, a top 25 accounting and advisory firm, and works with automakers and suppliers on how to adjust to changing winds of automotive. Harbour joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss how automakers are rethinking their electric and hybrid vehicle strategies, impact of tariff and trade on the auto […] [Read More]

Holman is giving its auction platform an edge. The dealership group/automotive services company has partnered with wholesale technology provider Auction Edge to boost Holman’s EquipmentDirect platform, which specializes in the resale of vehicles, commercial equipment such as trailers and forklifts, heavy-duty construction units and other industrial assets. “Our mission,” Auction Edge CEO Dan Diedrich said, […] [Read More]

ADESA announced the addition of new general managers for two of its Florida auctions. Anthony Marino joins the auction chain as the new GM of ADESA Ocala, following 20 years with DriveTime, most recently as general manager and head of operations. Marino was responsible for 12 Florida and Georgia locations, driving sales growth, improving customer […] [Read More]

Building on its recent work with Amazon Autos, Hertz Car Sales has launched what it is calling “a fully online car-buying experience” on its website. Consumers can browse, finance and buy used cars completely online through HertzCarSales.com, which the company says, “has transformed from an online catalog into a full-service e-commerce platform.” In a news […] [Read More]

In just a year, Elisabeth Taylor will go from conference attendee to event roundtable moderator. The owner/operator of iGo Motors in Columbia, Ky., will be one of the featured dealer roundtable moderators for the NIADA BHPH Dealer Forum, which is scheduled for Nov. 9-11 at the Loews Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. “I’m going to pick […] [Read More]

F&I Sentinel on Tuesday announced the appointment of Stuart Granger as chief product and technology officer. The company said Granger will lead its next phase of product innovation, advancing its mission to make F&I product lifecycle management more efficient, compliant, and friction-free for auto lenders, dealers, and product providers, while protecting car buyers and improving […] [Read More]