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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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