Experience THE Machine at NADA 2025 | Booth #803

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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…

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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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The Markdown Myths and Realities of the Auto Industry

In the world of car sales, pricing strategies—especially the debate over dropping prices or “marking down” vehicles—come up often and can get pretty heated. The wisdom passed down between generations is that if a car is not selling, “mark it down.” Drop the price low enough, and the car will sell — so it works,…

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Rows of new cars parked at a dealership lot. Optimizing dealership inventory turnover can help ensure a fresh selection of vehicles to meet customer demand.

How To Optimize Dealership Inventory Turnover for Maximum ROI

Running an auto dealership comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. Among the endless metrics to keep tabs on, the inventory turnover ratio is a critical indicator of a dealership’s operational performance. This ratio, calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory value, reveals how frequently a dealership cycles…

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3 Ways to Use Data Analytics to Improve Dealership Performance

Running a dealership is like driving down a busy highway. You need the right car in stock, a clear roadmap to reach your target customers, and functional operations to keep things running smoothly. But in today’s competitive market, relying on instinct and experience alone can leave you stuck in the slow lane. In order to…

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Auto Dealership Inventory with AI Inventory Management Systems

Common Challenges in Auto Inventory Management and How to Overcome Them

For years, dealerships have walked on a tightrope of car inventory challenges, stocking up on the right VINs without risking overspending on inventory that could sit unused for extended periods. The unpredictable nature of sales and the unique customers that arrive at any given moment looking for a specific vehicle model make inventory management complex….

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Mastering the Art of Virtual Selling in the Auto Industry

Digital disruption is hitting the world at an ever-evolving pace, and this could be said for any industry, including automotive companies and the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). To adapt, car dealers must digitalize sales with virtual selling — transforming traditional selling methods into an innovative, tech-savvy marketplace.  The art of virtual sales in the…

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7 Strategies to Help Minimize Wasted Digital Media Dollars

The amount of wasted spending on digital advertising can vary significantly depending on various factors such as the targeting accuracy of the campaigns, the effectiveness of ad creative, ad fraud, and the specific goals of the advertisers. Estimates of wasted spending in digital advertising typically range from 30% to 80%.  At Lotlinx, our data suggests…

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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.

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