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Welcome to NextGen AI Technologies!

In this episode of the Auto Hub Show, host Ian Nethercott sits down with Denis Dreni, founder of NextGen AI, to explore how agentic AI is reshaping the future of business in 2026 and beyond.

Denis explains why the next wave of AI isn’t about prompts or tools—but about autonomous AI team members that work alongside humans to eliminate inefficiencies, scale operations, and unlock real ROI. The discussion dives into real-world use cases, implementation timelines, and how companies can safely and strategically adopt AI without disrupting their teams.

This episode is essential viewing for automotive leaders, dealership owners, and business executives preparing for the next generation of AI-powered operations.

Here are a few videos you can watch about the company:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0d9odqCVeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx3uKYJ0pEQ

Reach out to Denis with questions:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-dreni/
Denis Dreni
Denis@nextgentechnologies.ai
425 647 0772
Www.NextGenTechnologies.ai

Chapter Timestanps:
00:00 – Welcome to the Auto Hub Show
01:10 – Why AI is everywhere in 2026
03:00 – Denis Dreni’s background & NextGen AI origins
06:20 – Why most AI tools fail to deliver ROI
09:10 – What agentic AI really means
13:30 – AI as augmentation, not replacement
18:00 – Productivity comparison: humans vs AI agents
22:45 – Real-world use cases across departments
28:30 – How companies get started with AI agents
34:10 – Discovery workshops & identifying bottlenecks
39:40 – Implementation timelines & AI maturity
45:00 – Platform-agnostic AI & future-proofing
50:20 – Starting with one agent vs scaling to many
55:10 – Cost advantages & SMB accessibility
59:30 – AI power shifting to business owners
01:03:40 – Final thoughts on AI in 2026
01:06:00 – Closing remarks

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It was my pleasure to interview Yazmin from Puerta Rico on the show. She manages the customer experience at Bella group, one of the largest Auto Groups in Puerto Rico.

Yazmin is a wealth of knowledge in the Automotive industry. She has also worked in the telecommunications industry.

She will be speaking at NADA 2026 in Las vegas
Don't Miss here "LIVE" at the show.

She will be speaking on February 5th at 1:15 PM in the North Section A223.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazminmichelle/
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http://www.bellagroup.com

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It was my pleasure to Interview Rusty West the president of Market Scan and learn more about the history of leasing and the future of the car business in 2025-6.

Rusty West - Co Founder of Market Scan:
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Charity: wingsandwarriors.org

If you have questions, or need help with your automotive tech company, reach out to Randy today.

From one Car Nut to Another it was a pleasure to do this interview in 2025.

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Looking for a chatbot that actually speaks dealer? Meet LotGPT - the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. In this episode, hear from Lance Schafer of Lotlinx as he dives into how LotGPT helps dealers merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit.

LotGPT connects directly to your live inventory, CRM, and Google Analytics to deliver VIN-specific insights - helping you price right, cut wasted spend, and spot your hottest opportunities in seconds.

LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Sign up for early access today at Lotlinx.com/LotGPT
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Have questions? Reach out to Lance Schafer directly at /lanceschafer or by emailing hello@lotlinx.com

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It was my pleasure to interview another Car Nut who builds very detailed replicas for other car nuts. Not only was it a wonderful journey into our mutual love of all things automotive I learned a lot about the art of Cars from someone who knows what it takes.

Think 1200 Hours of work on a 1of 1 piece of automotive art.
Get more details today:
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nicolas@levegh.com
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Enjoy the interview, I did....
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David has had the pleasure of working in the automotive space for many years, including roles in telematics for Ford Motor Company and 10 years in the fleet space for Fleet Complete.

It was my pleasure to learn more about his new role at VMS Fleet Retail Uptime Platform. Working with smaller fleet customers and innovative dealers who want to expand their fleet business in 2026.

Get more details here:
https://vms.ai/

If you have a question, or of course you do, reach out to David Prusinski today.
VMS Fleet Retail Uptime Platform
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidprusinski/
dprusinski@gmail.com

Read all the details here:
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/06/3161911/0/en/Vehicle-Management-Systems-Formerly-EVAI-Rebrands-To-Redefine-The-Fleet-Management-Industry-With-An-AI-First-Approach.html

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It was my pleasure to interview Aaron Guy, who is the Director of Community Partnerships at Pohanka of Salisbury.

If you are looking for more information about Community Partnerships or you are looking for a new or used vehicle, just reach out to Aaron and his team:

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If you are interested in developing your own Community partnership role, Aaron can help get you started.

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It was my pleasure to interview Ken Hill from 700 Credit.

Don't miss this wonderful interview about Automotive credit.

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