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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This isn’t just a chatbot. It’s an AI inventory strategist built for dealers. Ask it real questions about your inventory and it digs into your VIN-level data, pricing, market conditions, and shopper behavior to tell you exactly what to do next.
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Join Michael Cirillo, Carla Wade, and Kerri Wise for a discussion on the NADA floor, deep diving into the industry’s focus on AI.
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LotGPT spotted in the wild! Yossi J Levi gives Donald Kemp of Stowasser Buick GMC a live look at LotGPT’s insights on his store in the latest Car Dealership Guy podcast.
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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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Dealers commonly voice concerns about relying on pricing tools, fearing they might trigger a downward spiral in prices. However, data-driven decision-making has never been more crucial in today’s industry landscape. A data-driven approach can, in fact, propel dealerships towards a “race to the top” in terms of front-end gross profit. Market pricing tools have long…
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Lotlinx insights: Your Guide to Summer Sales Proactive inventory management can strengthen summer sales and heat up your dealership’s profitability. Download the Summer Sell Down Guide to learn: Download the free guide now. Industry roundup: FROM BLOOMBERG: GM, Porsche and even Musk agree: we’re going to need more gas While EVs could account for more…
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Vincensus Offers Real-Time Visibility for OEM-specific and Dealership Inventory, Plus Key Data on Pricing and Markdowns DETROIT (July 23, 2024) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today its Q2 Quarterly Vincensus Report, the most comprehensive monthly/quarterly inventory report in the industry. The Q2 report offers a glimpse…
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The CDK Global hack significantly impacted sales in June. The cyberattack disrupted software systems at thousands of dealerships, forcing many to revert to manual processes, such as using pen and paper for transactions. This led to delays and reduced efficiency, contributing to a 5% decrease in new vehicle sales and 7% in used. The market…
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In May, a decreasing day supply and stable sales in the used car market suggested strong demand. This requires dealers to have a more disciplined approach to their inventory management. Conversely, the high day supply in the new car market indicates potential oversupply issues or weaker demand. New Vehicles: Used Vehicles: A peek into June:…
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