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How LLMs, Agentic AI, and Vertical AI Are Modernizing Dealer Retail Operations

Auto dealers are navigating a perfect storm of challenges – from the ripple effects of the 25% tariff on imported vehicles to unpredictable market shifts, inventory aging, and volatile pricing trends. To stay competitive, more dealers are turning to advanced AI-driven solutions that go far beyond basic analytics. Technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic…

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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…

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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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How ChatGPT Helps Car Dealerships Make More Sales

We already know AI works for the auto industry. It’s fast, it’s smart, and it’s a tool to help dealers move metal faster. But each AI model is different, and the countless ways to use them can be overwhelming. ChatGPT can be a powerful ally for car dealerships that want to push more sales, customer…

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7 Key KPI Metrics Dealers Must Track for Sales Growth

Car dealers always have something to track — dealership industry turnover, invoicing delays, labor rates; the list goes on. With the car dealership industry generating over $1 trillion in new vehicle sales in 2019 alone, the industry is both vast and challenging. It requires big investments but often operates with tight profit margins. It requires…

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How to Sell More Cars and Earn More Profit: Proven Strategies for Dealers

Over the past twenty years, selling new cars has become less profitable for many reasons. Stock market ups and downs, intense competition among manufacturers, and shifting consumer tastes have all joined the mix— even cyberattacks on major software providers; this month’s CDK Global attacks have caused widespread outages felt across the American auto retail sales…

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How to Build Trust and Credibility in the Digital Age of Auto Sales

Building trust and credibility in the digital age of auto sales is one of the main determinants of success. Today, half of a consumer’s decision to repurchase or recommend an automotive brand or dealer revolves around trust. Although dealerships and car salespeople have historically faced skepticism, earning trust is achievable with the right approach. Embracing…

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The Role of Technology in Modern Auto Dealerships: A Case for Automation

In an industry traditionally hesitant to embrace change, modern auto dealerships are now gearing up for a revolutionary shift. Historically, the intricacies of buying a vehicle—from delivery logistics to the high stakes attached to each purchase—have made the automobile sector a laggard in tech adoption. Unlike simpler commodities like books or electronics, cars posed a…

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Using Artificial Intelligence To Win Car Sales

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds big potential for the automotive industry in marketing and sales (M&S). Harnessing AI can transform how automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and retailers engage with customers, improving operations, personalizing interactions, and ultimately driving higher sales and lower costs. Here’s What You Need to Know About The Applications of AI in Automotive…

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