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…
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreNew 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…
Read moreNew 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…
Read moreLotlinx 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…
Read moreVincensus 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreIn 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:…
Read moreOur 2024 Spring Inventory Strategies Guide dives into the market factors that may create risk for your dealership this year and the strategies you can use to combat it. Use your guide to unpack:
Read moreThis March, Lotlinx presented more than 2,500 auto professionals with a survey to see how they tackle inventory management. The results confirmed that many dealers are still behind the curve when it comes to inventory technology adoption. For example:
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