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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On this episode of Driving Solutions, hosts Jim Fitzpatrick and Shyann Malone are joined by Tom Gage, chief strategy officer at Lotlinx. For years, Gage has helped dealers develop effective marketing strategies through data and a deep understanding of the American car market. Now, he joins the show to discuss how the United Auto Workers strike…
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Lotlinx insights: The EV Inventory Conundrum: Trends Impacting the Market and Your Ability to Turn The EV market is experiencing an explosion of choices for consumers, driven by manufacturers expanding their options. While hybrids have been around for decades, the new era of efficient vehicles is all electric. However, the path to EVs becoming the…
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You run a great car dealership. But moving all your inventory on time and profitably is a monthly challenge. That’s where Lotlinx comes in. Lotlinx data gives you the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Execute VIN-specific strategies to increase turn, reduce waste, improve margins, and control risk. Maximize your profits with innovative…
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Lotlinx insights: Using Performance Metrics to Evaluate Digital Advertising Displaying the right ads to an in-market audience that is interested in the VINs a dealer is selling will always be more effective than producing many ads promoting a wide variety of vehicles. Read more Industry roundup: FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: UAW-Detroit 3 negotiations live updates Stay tuned…
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Lotlinx insights: Keep selling inventory no matter how the market shifts. The comprehensive Lotlinx Guide to Inventory Strategies equips dealers with insights into evolving industry trends, 6 effective strategies to mitigate inventory risk, and an introduction to analytical tools for strategic decision making. Download your free guide. Industry roundup: FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Toyota, Ford, Honda sales…
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Lotlinx insights: Uncover inventory risks with your custom VIN Risk Report. Your custom VIN Risk Report offers: Leverage this data to grasp the auto market landscape, identify dealership risks, and take proactive measures. Request your free report. Industry roundup: FROM JD POWER: Fifth consecutive month of double-digit sales growth sees new-vehicle sales up 15.4%, record consumer…
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