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Originally published by Auto Finance News | Aidan Bush | July 10, 2026 While rising auto sales in June caused inventories to dip year over year, opportunities exist for dealers to grow sales by marketing inventory on a model-by-model basis, experts say. New vehicle inventories dropped 3% YoY to 72 days in June, as new…
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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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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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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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Electric mobility is changing the nature of the auto industry and will affect virtually every aspect of business. EVs have a big environmental advantage over their gas-guzzling counterparts, emitting far fewer carbon emissions over their lifespan. The US Department of Energy notes that EVs release about 3,932 pounds of carbon equivalent annually, whereas traditional gas…
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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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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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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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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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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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