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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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Hyundai, Kia, Subaru sales advance 7th straight month; Toyota slips Analysts predict that light-vehicle sales have increased anywhere from 3.9% to 7.2% throughout the month of February. These predictions are the result of significant inventory growth, a minimal increase in average transaction prices, and a 9% increase in incentive spending. Read more FROM…
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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Public groups see solid supply gains Major auto groups are seeing significant improvements in domestic new-car inventory levels, but luxury and import models are still slow to rebound. At the end of 2022, all public groups had at least an 18-day supply of inventory, but the journey to get there varied by…
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Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short appears on this special episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast to highlight recommendations the company compiled for its new dealer playbook. Short explains why details of this new Lotlinx playbook are even more important now as the auto retail landscape changes for dealerships of all sizes. Download the free…
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FROM J.D. POWER: Vehicle dependability improves despite continued problems with technology The average number of problems per 100 vehicles has declined year over year, meaning automakers are improving the quality and appeal of their models. However, the divide between luxury and mass market brands continues to widen as luxury brands test more complex technology offerings….
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FROM CNBC: Used vehicle prices swing higher amid unseasonably strong demand in January Used vehicle values rose 2.5% month-over-month in January, one of the largest price jumps since fall 2021. Prices are still trending down year-over-year, but the notable jump signals consistent shopper demand for the second-hand inventory. Read More FROM WARDS AUTO: Auto loan amounts…
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As the market shows signs of recovery, dealers increasingly want to know what the new normal will be, and what actions they should take in preparation. Carla Wade is the Vice President of Customer Care at Lotlinx, a digital, retail-focused platform giving storeowners the ability to increase their operational control. At the 2023 NADA Show, CBT News…
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