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 CAR AND DRIVER: Honda Now Offers a More Affordable Used Car Lineup Online As the first major brand to add non-certified pre-owned vehicles to its online offerings, Honda hopes to build brand loyalty with a younger generation by selling models under 10 years old with less than 100,000 miles. Read More FROM WARDSAUTO:…
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FROM CAR AND DRIVER: November New-Vehicle Sales Dip Amid Fewer Selling Days, but Recovery Goes On Analysts predict new vehicle sales have dipped around 14.6%. This number is closer to 3.5% when November’s three-fewer selling days are taken into account. Read More FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: Cars Are Going Digital, but Detroit Has…
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FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Used-Car Sales Appear to Slow in November The used car craze has officially cooled off, with sales dipping around 11% month over month. Analysts predict new vehicles will once again be the star this holiday weekend. Read More FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: Dealer Lots Have Fewer Cars—and the Industry Likes…
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FROM J.D.POWER: Dealerships’ Responses to COVID-19 and the Lasting Impression on New Vehicle Buyers According to a recent study, customers satisfied with their dealership’s COVID response are 3x more likely to return with their service and sales needs, whereas dealerships with unsatisfied customers can expect to lose out on future business. Read More FROM…
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FROM WARDSAUTO: Today’s Car Dealership Customers Want More – and Get It Dealership dynamics are shifting as consumers become more knowledgeable about their purchases. Many still prefer in-person shopping, but today’s prospects are seeking an elevated buying experience. Read More FROM REUTERS: Nissan Plots Digital Course for Car Sales in a Post-Pandemic World Nissan’s…
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FROM BLOOMBERG: Ford’s October Sales Fall as F-150 Factory Retooling Takes Toll Ford has made a return to monthly sales reporting, posting a 6.1% decline in October. Although the automaker fell victim to underwhelming truck sales, the industry as a whole saw a 1% total sales gain. Read More FROM CNBC: What a…
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