ID Privacy AI announced the addition of a fully autonomous, voice-first agentic AI workforce to its BDC Pro platform, offering dealers enhanced customer communications at numerous touchpoints. +

Dealers can now submit credit applications directly into Algebrik One, an AI-powered decision tool, to secure financing and receive compliant loan docs, all without leaving the AppOne interface. +

Honda has launched Honda Insurance Solutions, a new, licensed agency built to offer competitively priced options to buyers of Honda and Acura vehicles. +

Abdel Alnubani announced the launch of DealerLytix, an AI-powered software suite designed to “outsmart the market” to give dealers and acquisition specialists a competitive edge. +

The launch of Data Pipelines adds automated sync options for batch-differential updates and inception-to-date delivery to PCMI’s Policy Claim and Reporting Solutions platform. +

Arra Finance has agreed to acquire Crescent Bank’s automotive division, quadrupling origination volume and adding about 180 employees, $1 billion in assets and $815 million in existing auto loans. +

Reynolds and Reynolds has promoted Chris Walsh to acting CEO following the departure of former CEO Tommy Barras, who is seeking $300 million in damages for wrongful termination. +

Spectrum Automotive Holdings has established May 19 as National Automotive Dealer Day via the National Days Archive. +

Auto finance AI solutions provider Informed.IQ has partnered with Suncoast Credit Union, providing a “low-lift” integration designed to accelerate funding and enhance dealer satisfaction. +

Kerri Wise has joined Lotlinx as chief marketing officer, bringing 25 years of industry experience to the inventory management solutions provider as it grows and leans into AI and machine learning technology. +