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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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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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Step-by-Step Guide to Omnichannel Marketing for Automotive Dealerships

Today’s car shoppers live online. They research, compare, and often select their vehicle digitally, but still crave the in-person experience for final purchase. For dealerships, this means survival relies on a strong omnichannel strategy. It’s not just about being present online; it’s about connecting every digital and physical touchpoint into a user-friendly journey. Meeting customers…

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Comparison of data mining and equity mining in automotive sales, highlighting key differences and dealership benefits.

Data Mining vs. Equity Mining: Which is Right for Your Dealership?

When it comes to selling more cars and maximizing profitability, data is your dealership’s best asset. But with so many tools available, it can be tough to know where to focus.  Two of the biggest strategies in data analytics for car dealers are data mining and equity mining. While they may sound similar, they serve…

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How AI and Machine Learning Will Continue to Evolve Automotive Marketing

The automotive industry is in the fast lane toward a future powered by artificial intelligence (AI). For dealerships, this means exciting new opportunities to connect with customers, personalize the car-buying journey, and drive sales. Forget clunky spreadsheets and generic marketing blasts. AI and ML offer data-driven insights and automation capabilities that can revolutionize how you…

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The Best KPIs For Dealership Profit in 2025

Running a car dealership? You know it’s a numbers game, right? But with so many KPIs to track, it can feel like you’re drowning in data. How do you know which numbers really matter? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of metrics. But the…

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The Future of Automotive Sales: How CDPs are Transforming Dealerships

Today’s car buyers are no different than any other modern consumer – they expect a personalized experience. They’ve come to expect that the research they do online will translate into targeted ads and offers and that their interactions with your dealership, whether online or in person, will be tailored to what they want and who…

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Leveraging AI to Personalize the Dealership Customer Journey

Today’s car buyers expect a personalized experience, just like they get from companies like Amazon and Netflix. To keep up, dealerships need to harness the power of data and AI, and luckily, these tools are now within reach. Traditional dealership customer journey mapping was helpful, but it only showed you the past. Now, with AI…

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