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Len Short & Lance Schafer on CBT News: Lotlinx Launches LotGPT, a Free AI Advisor Tailored for Car Dealerships

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Lotlinx Q3 Quarterly Vincensus Report Reveals Temporary EV Surge as Incentives Expire, Heightened Competition Ahead

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LotGPT Prompt Breakdown: ‘Where’s My Risk?’

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LotGPT Prompt Breakdown: ‘How Do I Perform Against My Local Competition?’

Lotlinx recently rolled out LotGPT, our version of ChatGPT but built exclusively for automotive dealers. Dealers have a lot of questions for LotGPT, from inventory performance to pricing recommendations. But one question comes up often: “How do I perform against my local competition?” Check out Lotlinx’s Chairman and Co-Founder Len Short demonstrate how LotGPT handles…

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Lotlinx Introduces LotGPT, the Industry’s First Dealer-Facing AI Advisor

The only chatbot built exclusively for dealers – powered by the industry’s largest dataset of VIN and shopper data, it delivers real-time VIN-level intelligence, market insights, and merchandising optimization to improve profitability DETROIT, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, today…

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Len Short on Car Dealership Guy: Unveiling LotGPT: Automotive’s First Dealer-Facing Chat Tool

Lotlinx Executive Chairman Len Short joins Yossi on Car Dealership Guy to discuss LotGPT — the only chatbot that speaks dealer. LotGPT is the first chatbot built exclusively for car dealers. Think ChatGPT — but fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory. Fueled by Lotlinx’s decades of VIN-level and shopper data, it delivers…

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VIN Targeting: The Missing Piece in Your Strategy

The reality is that every month around 70 million shoppers start searching for cars online, but only 4 million actually buy a car. Are your vehicles showing up for them when they’re ready to pull the trigger? Most dealers would say yes. They assume that their brand marketing efforts (like paid search) or their conquest…

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How LLMs, Agentic AI, and Vertical AI Are Modernizing Dealer Retail Operations

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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Lotlinx Appoints Kerri Wise as Chief Marketing Officer  

Veteran Automotive Marketing Executive to Help Accelerate Lotlinx’s Growth, Brand Innovation and Dealer Engagement  DETROIT (May 6, 2025) – Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today the appointment of Kerri Wise as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 25 years of executive leadership experience at top automotive technology brands,…

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The Rise of Machine-Assisted Dealerships

Webinar recording from April 16, 2025. In the evolving automotive retail industry, artificial intelligence and machine learning are not just technological advancements—they are a strategic imperative for dealerships seeking to transform their operations. Lotlinx GM of Product and Technology Lance Schafer will deliver a comprehensive exploration of how AI and ML are fundamentally reshaping the…

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Vinsights Vol. 333: Counting your tariffs before they hatch?

🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM WARDSAUTO: Dealers brace for BEV, tariff price crunch U.S. auto dealers are anticipating significant price increases due to the 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, which could raise average transaction prices by $6,000 for imported models and $3,000 for U.S. built vehicles. In March, new-vehicle sales surged to 1.59 million…

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Lotlinx Q1 Quarterly Vincensus Report Reveals Market Volatility Amid Economic Uncertainty and Inventory Shifts

Data shows price pressures and aging carryover inventory increases, while Lotlinx customers maintain a competitive edge through strategic inventory management DETROIT, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today its Q1 2025 Quarterly Vincensus Report, the most comprehensive monthly/quarterly inventory report in the industry. The report…

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Vinsights Vol. 332: One Q down, three to go

🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM REUTERS: U.S. first-quarter auto sales get a lift from looming Trump tariffs U.S. auto sales rose 4.8% in the first quarter to approximately 3.91 million units, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and SUVs. General Motors led the market with a 17% increase in sales, fueled by popular models like…

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