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 isn’t just a chatbot. It’s an AI inventory strategist built for dealers. Ask it real questions about your inventory and it digs into your VIN-level data, pricing, market conditions, and shopper behavior to tell you exactly what to do next.
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Join Michael Cirillo, Carla Wade, and Kerri Wise for a discussion on the NADA floor, deep diving into the industry’s focus on AI.
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LotGPT spotted in the wild! Yossi J Levi gives Donald Kemp of Stowasser Buick GMC a live look at LotGPT’s insights on his store in the latest Car Dealership Guy podcast.
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Kick your feet up and read this week’s automotive advancements. Major manufacturers are starting to operate at 90%, and in-person auctions have reopened their doors. Plus, read why auto leases can’t quite make a comeback. FROM REUTERS: Toyota Sees July Vehicle Output Down 10% on Initial Plan The Japanese automaker expects to globally output…
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Don’t be afraid to dive right into these automotive advancements. Shoppers are headed back to dealerships and manufacturers are getting back to pre-COVID levels. Plus, read about the highs and lows dealers are facing at auction. FROM BLOOMBERG: Americans Return to Car Dealers, Thwarting Expected Shift Online At the end of May, 81% of…
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Sunny skies ahead for CPO sales, U.S. consumer spending, and used-car prices! Plus, read how automakers are working to avoid another production storm cloud. FROM AUTO REMARKETING: CPO Vehicle Sales Show Dramatic Gain From April 2020 started off as another record year for CPO sales. Now, thanks to an 87% month over month rise…
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This week we’re proud of May sales progress, factories powering through summer shutdowns, a new age of virtual selling, and the rising stars shaping the industry. FROM CAR AND DRIVER: Auto Sales in May Show Slow Recovery as States Reopen Analysts predict May saw a 32.5% industry-wide sales decrease, with all reporting brands continuing…
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NO BETTER TIME FOR CHANGE I started writing this before the whole COVID-19 thing started, which meant that I was going to start with something like, “Can you remember how you measured success before the onslaught of data and the dominance of third party online advertising?” But, honestly right now I’m having a hard time…
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This week’s super advancements include used car sales predictions, OEM factory updates, and the outbreak’s impact on EVs. Plus, the trailing effects of the struggling rental industry. FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Tailwinds Abound, Used-Car Sales Likely to Double April Figures With some major markets still slow to recover, used vehicle sales are predicted to double…
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