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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Lotlinx insights: Markdown Mythbusters Lotlinx has been tracking the price elasticity of millions of VINs for over 10 years, and we’ve uncovered some truths about pricing markdowns. Download the free Markdown Mythbusters infographic for answers to questions like: Download Industry roundup: FROM REUTERS: U.S. auto sales set to modestly rise in May, report shows Despite…
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In the world of car sales, pricing strategies—especially the debate over dropping prices or “marking down” vehicles—come up often and can get pretty heated. The wisdom passed down between generations is that if a car is not selling, “mark it down.” Drop the price low enough, and the car will sell — so it works,…
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Lotlinx insights: Q1 2024 Lotlinx Vincensus The Lotlinx Vincensus is a regularly syndicated report crafted to demonstrate the state of automotive inventory across major OEMs. It serves as a detailed comparative analysis that shows how each OEM is performing against industry benchmarks, so dealers can see where they rank amongst their competition. This approach not…
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Running an auto dealership comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. Among the endless metrics to keep tabs on, the inventory turnover ratio is a critical indicator of a dealership’s operational performance. This ratio, calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory value, reveals how frequently a dealership cycles…
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Vincensus Offers Real-Time Visibility for OEM-specific and Dealership Inventory, Plus Key Data on Pricing and Markdowns DETROIT, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today its inaugural Quarterly Vincensus Report, the most comprehensive monthly/quarterly inventory report in the industry. Each month and quarter, the Vincensus Report will offer…
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Running a dealership is like driving down a busy highway. You need the right car in stock, a clear roadmap to reach your target customers, and functional operations to keep things running smoothly. But in today’s competitive market, relying on instinct and experience alone can leave you stuck in the slow lane. In order to…
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