2026 Inventory Health Survey reveals delayed inventory risk identification, limited VIN-level visibility and cross-team misalignment are putting dealership profitability at risk. DETROIT (July 8, 2026) — Lotlinx, the inventory performance intelligence platform for automotive retail, today released findings from its 2026 Inventory Health Survey, revealing significant gaps in how dealerships monitor, evaluate and respond to inventory performance. Among…
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In a recent episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, LotLinx’s Randy Kobat joined the show to unpack one of the most important shifts happening in dealership technology today.
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New Vehicle Prices Hit $45,926 as Used Vehicles Surge 8%; EV Inventory Swells to 100-Day Supply While Hybrid Sales Capture a Quarter of the Market DETROIT (April 23, 2026) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, today released its Q1 2026 Vincensus Report, the most…
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New Lotlinx Survey Reveals the “AI Gap” in Automotive Retail and Why Dealers Are Demanding Inventory-Intelligent Solutions DETROIT, April 07, 2026 — The era of one-size-fits-all artificial intelligence is over for auto dealers, at least for the ones paying attention. A new industry survey in March of roughly 215 executives from franchise and independent dealerships…
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DETROIT, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today results of its latest industry survey, which took the pulse of today’s auto retailers in understanding how they are managing inventory carryover strategies, and where they are seeing the greatest challenge with markdowns as it relates to aging…
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The market showed stabilization in new car pricing but could see more aggressive discounting strategies to manage inventory levels. Aging concerns YoY were still very much present as aged inventory increased by 11% and day supply increased by 25 days YoY. While some recalls and supply chain issues affected specific model sales, the overall market…
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Lotlinx insights: 10 tips for winning every day at the dealership In the competitive world of automotive sales, running a dealership means juggling numerous tasks to ensure smooth operations and satisfied customers. To help you excel, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 daily tasks every dealership should prioritize. Download now Industry roundup: FROM…
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The automotive industry is constantly changing. When it changes, it presents brand new varied, wide, and complex risks for car dealerships: market fluctuations, new regulations, reputation threats, and cybersecurity issues. To protect profits, dealerships must adapt fast and proactively manage potential crises on the lot and in the inventory. Honoring risk management in car dealerships…
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What is the ideal car-buying experience? For many, it starts with scrolling through vehicle detail pages (VDPs) from the comfort of their couch, comparing photos, prices, and models, reading descriptions, and idealizing their perfect ride. This is most likely all done before even stepping foot into the dealership. But before you list your inventory, are…
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Webinar recording from August 21, 2024. In today’s challenging auto-retail market, dealers are in savings mode, struggling to hold gross profits while navigating tight profit margins. Effective inventory management has never been more crucial. In this webinar, an expert from Lotlinx will delve into how you can manage inventory more efficiently, as well as explain…
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