Automotive Industry Insights

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How Agentic AI is Shaping the Future of Dealerships

It’s Your Dealership, It’s Your Decision – Agentic AI Just Makes It Easier Technology is moving a million miles per hour, and the future of dealership marketing is evolving with it. The way cars are bought and sold has changed drastically in the past few years, and only the dealerships that adapt will be the…

Questions You Should Be Asking Your AI Vendor: How Dealers Can Make Smarter Tech Investments

Don’t Just Buy the AI Hype—Make It Work for Your Dealership AI is everywhere in the automotive industry, promising to revolutionize inventory management, marketing, pricing, and more. But not all AI is created equal. Some vendors are selling high-tech promises without delivering real, measurable results. For dealers, AI should be more than just a buzzword—it…

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Matching Customers with the Right Vehicle: How AI Simplifies Sales

The car buying process has changed dramatically in recent years. Customers expect an easy experience—one where they can find the exact vehicle they want, at the right price, without spending hours searching through listings that don’t match their needs. This is where using AI for a car dealership can help disrupt automotive retailing. AI-powered solutions,…

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Used vs New Cars: What’s the Better Sales Strategy This Year?

As we settle into 2025, dealers are facing a big decision: Should they focus more on selling used cars or lean into new vehicle sales? The answer isn’t easy because various market factors—from inventory levels to shifting consumer demand—are influencing sales strategies. With data from Lotlinx Vinsights, Kelley Blue Book, and other key industry sources,…

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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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How to Effectively Move Customers Through the Car Sales Funnel

In today’s competitive automotive market, a well-stocked inventory is just scratching the surface. The key to success comes from developing a strategic approach to guide potential customers through the buying process. According to Consumer Affairs, there were over 52 million car sales in 2022. With demand at its highest since before the pandemic, mastering your…

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