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 COX AUTOMOTIVE: 10 predictions for 2023 According to analysts, many of 2022’s industry-wide trends will continue on throughout the new year: rising inventory levels, depreciating used vehicles, issues with affordability, and approximately 14 million new units sold. How will your resolutions tackle these trends in 2023? Read More FROM CBT NEWS: 10 retail trends that…
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General Manager Jeremy Wiggains diligently monitored COVID’s influence over his market and was able to increase his Lotlinx campaign spend as competitors pulled back on their advertising. The increase in in-market shopper traffic to both Jeremy’s New and Used inventory enabled Vanguard Kia of Arlington to gain control of its market share and improve its…
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Digital site visits skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to advertise online became essential. General Manager Dan Liguori began seeking out solutions to efficiently promote his inventory while protecting his bottom line. Dan turned to Lotlinx Video’s targeting capabilities to unlock the vast audience of mobile consumers and deliver valuable shopping sessions to…
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FROM REUTERS: U.S. new-vehicle sales to fall in December as high prices deter buyers The final month of the year is expected to end with retail sales down 2.8%, while total new vehicle sales should be up 5.3% year-over-year. Global vehicle sales are on pace with 2021, with over 80 million new units sold worldwide….
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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Inventory continues to rise, hits 1.61 million New-car inventory was up 78% year-over-year at the end of November (a 150,000 unit increase), meaning many dealerships will go into the final weeks of the year with at least a 30-day supply of fresh inventory. Read More FROM AP NEWS: A slowdown in U.S….
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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Incentives not likely to break 5% until 2024 For years, incentive spending would make up between 8% and 10% of a new vehicle’s sticker price. Now, incentive spending has dipped to only 2.3%. Consumer incentives are hardly expected to rise as long as inventory supplies remain low. Read More FROM CNBC: Ford…
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