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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This week’s auto advancements give kudos to the businesses keeping the industry on track. Plus, some positivity from major OEMs and intel on new car price trends. FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Power 300 This year’s Power 300 list outlines the companies and services dealers and industry professionals have relied on to maintain success during these…
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Recent LotLinx Study Analyzes Automotive SEM Spending Trends Amidst COVID-19 Hardships LotLinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN Demand Platform™, announced today, on average, paid search spend per vehicle has increased, not decreased, since the COVID-19 outbreak. Immediately following the pandemic outbreak, SEM spend across the automotive industry suffered massive cuts, but it is slowly on…
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This week’s automotive advancements are lending a helping hand. Get the latest on July sales numbers, the race toward online retailing, and the most in-demand used vehicles. Plus, a look at the heroes of COVID pandemic. FROM CAR AND DRIVER: Hyundai and Mazda Up, Toyota and Honda Down as U.S. Auto Sales Show Mixed…
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This week’s auto advancements hit it out of the park. Check out a list of the top 500 dealers in the nation and predictions for July used-car sales. Plus, read why the average age of vehicles continues to rise. FROM WARDSAUTO: Dealer 500: Home of the Brave Faces The top 500 dealers in the…
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This week’s auto advancements are moving right along. Read about the rapid rise of wholesale vehicle prices, the industry-wide push toward EVs, and which brands are dominating customer retention. FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Wholesale Vehicle Prices Start July on Another Record Pace Early July wholesale prices are up 11% year over year and 4.4% from…
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This week’s automotive advancements have a lot to say! Read why OEMs are amping up their EV output, and how the industry can create space for more minority dealers. Plus, could U.S. factories face further shutdowns? FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES: Automakers Are Making Cars, but Virus Surge Puts That at Risk While factories…
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