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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Webinar recording from March 14, 2024. In an era of digital-marketing complexities, it’s crucial for dealers to clearly understanding exactly where their advertising dollars are going. For example, did you know that only 20 percent of a typical dealership’s digital-ad dollars go towards inventory that needs to move? In this webinar, experts from Lotlinx will…
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Many Dealership Executives Still Rely On Gut Instinct Highlighting Need For Predictive Modeling Solutions DETROIT, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today results from its Automotive Retail Industry Pulse Survey to better understand where automotive dealership professionals are facing challenges with managing vehicle inventory and to…
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Having the right automotive inventory management partner for dealerships is a must. It’s easy to overlook inventory management, but not giving it the attention it deserves can cause issues that hurt your business. Imagine a customer coming in for a specific automotive part you think you don’t have, only to find out later it was…
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Lotlinx insights: Defend Against Inventory Risk on Your Lot Our 2024 Dealership Inventory Predictions and Strategies playbook 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 playbook to unpack: Download your free playbook now to start defending against inventory risk: Download Industry…
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By: Len Short, Executive Chairman In the years immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, auto dealers experienced a paradigm shift in inventory management, pricing strategies, and overall business operational strategy. The unprecedented circumstances led to a period where inventory acquisition was viewed as a “get it however you can” mentality. However, as the market dynamics for…
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Efficient inventory management is a linchpin in car dealerships’ profitability and operational success. With the automotive industry facing both cyclical and structural changes, dealerships increasingly rely on strong inventory management to maintain competitiveness and secure their profit margins. However, they continue to face recurring challenges, such as maintaining transparent reporting, ensuring online visibility for all…
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