IDOM CaaS Technology Releases New Service: 'Norel 'Car Self-Checkout''. Apply for screening in as little as 5 minutes (※1), Get a Car with Your Smartphone.

"I'm worried about the screening, but I want to know if I can get a car first." -- For those individuals, take the first step towards a car-owning life "without waiting, for anyone, online."

Introduction

IDOM CaaS Technology Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naoki Yamahata; hereinafter, ICT) will begin offering Norel 'Car Self-Checkout' (hereinafter, "this service"), an online car subscription service combining AI instant screening and unique screening criteria, starting April 1, 2026. This service is an evolution of "Anyone Can Norel*2" (cumulative number of vehicles provided exceeding 15,000 units, according to ICT as of February 2026, cumulative since service launch), allowing users to complete everything from screening application to vehicle selection via smartphone*3. For those who are "worried about the screening but want to know if they can get a car first," they can check which car they can drive on the spot through our unique AI screening without meeting anyone. Unlike traditional credit company screenings, it offers three experiences: "results in as little as 5 minutes*1," "options presented based on your current situation, not just pass/fail," and "apply for screening online anytime."

Service Start	April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Target	Individual customers (nationwide coverage*4), those considering a car life with car subscription
Key Features	① AI Instant Screening Decision (screening results in as little as 5 minutes*1) ② Score-linked Vehicle Matching (proposes vehicle rank and conditions based on score) ③ Plan Proposal based on Decision Results (presents options suited to current situation, not pass/fail; improvement advice via LINE) ④ Flexible Screening Design with Unique Criteria (no external credit company needed; presents options based on score)
URL	https://selfregi.norel.jp/

*1 "As little as 5 minutes" is an estimate when conditions such as communication environment and input content are met. It may vary depending on the customer's situation. *2 "Anyone Can Norel (car lease and rental car)" targets individuals excluding those without a driver's license, anti-social forces, or those with a history of malicious use of Norel. Even if car lease screening expectations are not met, rental car contracts are possible. *3 After the official application, communication with a sales representative via LINE will occur for procedures. *4 Excluding some areas such as remote islands.

Background

Expansion of the Car Subscription Market and Remaining "Barriers to Application"

The market for personal car leases and car subscriptions continues to expand, accelerating the trend of "from ownership to usage." With major companies adopting online applications, the market environment is becoming more favorable. ICT has been developing "Anyone Can Norel" with the motto "Fulfilling the desire to drive. Eliminating the inability to drive." to help those who cannot get a car due to reasons such as failing traditional financial institution screenings or being unable to get a loan. In June 2025, the website was renewed, and services have been provided based on the idea of evaluating customers' current situation with an AI screening score, rather than past credit. In February 2026, a commercial featuring Reiwa Roman's Kuruma-san began, and as of February 2026, the cumulative number of vehicles provided has exceeded 15,000 units. However, even with "Anyone Can Norel*2," there remain significant barriers for those who "want to drive" to actually apply for screening.

• Barrier 1: Giving up before even applying due to anxiety about "I might fail the screening."

Many individuals who tend to feel anxious about screening, such as freelancers, those who have recently changed jobs, or young people, forgo applying altogether with the thought, "It probably won't pass anyway." The background to this is that most existing services are a binary choice of "pass/fail," and no next steps are indicated if denied.

• Barrier 2: "I want to drive now," but it takes time for screening results to come out.

With current car subscription companies and regular car dealerships, it often requires a visit first or takes time for screening via a credit company. Waiting at the moment when the desire to "drive now" is highest is a frustrating experience for users. Norel 'Car Self-Checkout' was developed as an online experience to remove these two barriers, while inheriting the AI screening-based assessment and score development mechanism of "Anyone Can Norel*2."

Product Overview

Norel 'Car Self-Checkout' is an online car subscription service for individuals. It is designed in 3 steps, allowing completion from screening application to vehicle selection via smartphone. AI instantly calculates the screening decision, which traditionally took several days via a credit company for car subscriptions, immediately after information input. The screening result is presented as options, not pass/fail, so a next step is indicated regardless of the outcome. Without meeting anyone and without "failing" the screening, you can check the car and driving method that suits you on the spot.

• Usage Flow (3 Steps)

Features

Norel 'Car Self-Checkout' is designed around three experiences: "without waiting, for anyone, online." ① No Waiting — Results presented in as little as 5 minutes*1 from the start of input. Feature 1 | Instant Score Calculation by AI Screening Our unique AI scoring instantly calculates an AI screening score immediately after information input. Because the calculation is based on ICT's proprietary data, there is no structural waiting time for "sending the screening to an external party and waiting for a response." By processing the entered information in real-time with AI, results can be checked immediately. ② Anyone Can Drive*2 — Even with screening concerns, there's a next step. Feature 2 | Designed to Eliminate the "Failing" Experience The AI screening result is presented as "cars you can drive" based on a numerical score, not "pass/fail." Regardless of the outcome, it is never a "denial," and a next option is presented. Normally, cars corresponding to the score are displayed, but for those whose score is currently insufficient, improvement advice and a re-screening pathway are provided via LINE. This creates an experience where users can work on improving their score with the feeling that they are "just a little bit away from driving." Feature 3 | Screening Design that Ensures Anyone Can Find a Next Step, Achieved by Unique Screening Criteria "Anyone Can Norel*2" does not go through external credit companies; instead, it consistently handles everything from screening to vehicle provision through AI screening uniquely built from customer data accumulated through past service provision. 'Car Self-Checkout' also leverages the unique decision criteria backed by the cumulative achievement of over 15,000 units with "Anyone Can Norel*2," allowing us to present options tailored to the score even for those who were difficult to accommodate with traditional credit screenings. ③ Online Completion — Apply anytime, just with your smartphone. Feature 4 | Procedures Completed Online From screening and vehicle selection to provisional application, everything can be completed with just a smartphone without face-to-face interaction with a sales representative, eliminating the need for long in-store negotiations or price bargaining. The displayed monthly fee is the application price as is, removing the stress associated with traditional car purchases where one might feel they lose out if they don't negotiate a discount. With 24/7 access*5 site functions and support system*6, you can proceed at your own pace, regardless of late night, early morning, or holidays. Feature 5 | Thorough Online Support A dedicated staff member will be assigned via LINE to consistently support procedures from vehicle confirmation and contract signing to delivery. Furthermore, depending on the plan, after-sales support and vehicle replacement will also be supported after delivery, ensuring peace of mind throughout your usage. Operations are directly managed by ICT, which is part of the IDOM Group (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, stock code 7599), a company with the industry's largest used car sales record, centered on the "Gulliver" brand, and has handled car sales and distribution nationwide*4 for over 30 years. With top-class corporate scale and business achievements in the industry, we will provide thorough support to alleviate customer concerns such as "I'm unfamiliar with the service" or "Can I really get a car online?"

Future Outlook

AI Chatbot Integration To allow customers to input information without stress, we are considering switching the basic information input, currently done via form, to a conversational format using an AI chatbot. This experience, where input is completed simply by answering questions, will lower the barrier to application, enabling more people to easily start checking their score. Vehicle Recommendation Function By utilizing the response data from ICT's unique AI screening, we will evolve the vehicle list display to be "dynamic," realizing an experience that automatically suggests suitable car models and grades. For customers who "don't know what kind of car suits them," we will proceed with development to enable online vehicle proposals that are tailored to the customer, inheriting the DNA from IDOM Co., Ltd. (formerly Gulliver International). *5 Service may be temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance, etc. *6 Staff support is available between 11:00 and 20:00 (excluding New Year holidays).

Company Overview

Location: 1-19-4 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Established: April 2020 Representative: Naoki Yamahata, President and Representative Director Business Activities: CaaS business (car lease business, rental car business, car sharing business) Company Website: https://idomcaastechnology.co.jp/