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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VINtv™ Tailors Automated Video Advertisements to Dealer Inventory LotLinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN Demand Platform™, has launched VINtv, one of the industry’s most comprehensive and cost-effective video advertising platforms for dealer inventory. VINtv utilizes LotLinx’s /AI/ capabilities to position video advertising segments on the most effective channels and streaming platforms used by consumers in…
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Seasoned executive with a history at successfully-acquired dealer marketing organizations joins to help lead the AI company’s growing team LotLinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN Demand Platform™, announced today that award-winning automotive marketing executive Neal Gann will join the company’s senior leadership team as President. Gann’s track record of generating efficiencies and growing revenue makes him a…
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Problems solved by this week’s automotive advancements: loan terms combat rising vehicle prices, the rebounding industry eases dealer sentiments, and used cars keep consumers afloat. FROM WARDSAUTO: Vehicle Prices Rise, Loan Payments Barely Budge As prices rise, budget-conscious consumers continue to stretch their loan terms in order to maintain manageable monthly payments. The percentage…
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This week’s automotive advancements are working overtime. Read how August sales numbers persevered and why shoppers are increasing their time on mobile. Plus, what to expect this Labor Day weekend. FROM CAR AND DRIVER: Auto Sales Improved in August, Still Not at Last Year’s Levels August saw an 11% year over year sales decline…
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It’s time to read up on this week’s auto advancements. Brush up on luxury sales expectations, the changing importance of test drives, and the future of AI in automotive. FROM CBT NEWS: Luxury Vehicle Sales Expected to Rebound From Depression Last quarter, luxury sales hit their lowest levels in two years, but analysts are…
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This week’s auto advancement countdown: vital auto and parts manufacturing, climbing used trade-in values, diminishing car demand, and firsthand dealer accounts. FROM REUTERS: U.S. Manufacturing Output Rises Strongly in July, but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels A 28.3% July increase in motor vehicle and parts production has played a major role in boosting national output….
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