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2025 Automotive Retail Outlook: AI, Machine Learning, and Inventory Intelligence

As we move into 2025, AI and machine learning (ML) are set to transform automotive retail. Beyond customer interactions, these technologies are reshaping dealership inventory management, pricing, and operations. In 2024, AI expanded into back-office functions like credit processing and identity verification. This year, it will be deeply integrated into inventory management and operations. Click…

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Automotive Technology Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond

The smarter vehicles get, the more refined or “interconnected” future changes in automobile technology will be. By 2030, up to 90% of new cars are anticipated to have built-in connectivity, which will fundamentally transform production. By that year, McKinsey predicts that 95% of new cars will have advanced connectivity. But beyond that, what will the…

Unpacking AI at NADA 2025

One for the books! Well, this NADA will go down in history books for sure. Unprecedented snowstorms, cancelled flights, and cross-country roadtrips set the scene for a crazy weekend in New Orleans. The Lotlinx team went above and beyond to put on a show worthy of its dealer attendees, complete with live speaking sessions, round-the-clock…

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Turbocharge Your Dealership: How to Gear Up for Holiday Sales

Time is ticking on 2024, with less than five weeks to go. With customer confidence growing, high inventory, the best OEM programs, and the lowest pre-owned prices, this December is arguably the most critical month of 2024. But it’s up to you, the salesperson or dealership owner, to increase car sales. With these quick tips…

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Used Car Inventory Trends to Watch in January 2025

The used car market has been a rollercoaster ride in recent years, influenced by factors like the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rising interest rates. As we look into 2025, learn the potential used car inventory trends that could shape the sector. January 2025 Used Car Market Forecast Inventory Used car inventory remains tight While…

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Master Auto Inventory Management to Attract Holiday Shoppers

It’s common knowledge that the holiday season is a prime time for car buyers, making it a busy period for dealerships. However, not all days and weeks within this festive window are the same. According to MarketWatch, “the best time to buy a car is from October through January 1, with December as the standout.”…

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Inventory Is Back, but It’s a Rocky Road to Profitability

November has been an important month for the automotive inventory market as dealers and manufacturers strive to balance supply and demand amidst various economic and technological challenges. The post-cyber breach landscape is stabilizing but has left a big imprint on how inventory data is managed and reported. This reset in operations provides the backdrop for…

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Year-End Inventory Clear-Out: Best Strategies for Moving Slow-Moving Stock

As the temperatures plummet and Q4 comes to a close, automotive dealerships need to do a little “winter cleaning.” Of course, this means clearing out the lots by targeting slow-moving vehicles. Any good operation knows that inventory management directly correlates with the success of the dealership. Still, even the most efficient staff can encounter hurdles…

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Active vs. Passive Buyers: Using Data to Maximize Your Dealership’s Reach

Engaging potential car buyers can be difficult—if you don’t know who to target and how to get them interested, all your hard work to close a good deal can go to waste. Car dealerships should devote their time to customer interaction because if they don’t, sales are more likely to suffer. Knowing the right business…

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How Do You Know Good Data from Bad Data?

Big data is a part of every major modern industry. How well do you know yours? Can you even tell the difference between good data vs. bad data? Organizations frequently deal with problems like incomplete, inaccurate, or unsecured data. Managing undiscovered or hidden data adds to this. Gartner claims that poor data quality costs organizations…

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Lotlinx was created to hand operational and fiscal control back to the dealer. We have been harnessing our AI and machine learning technology for over a decade, purely focusing on how dealers can move their inventory more efficiently and effectively.