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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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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Back to work, back to sales, back to automotive advancements! Read about factory reopenings and how midsize pickups shot to the number one sales spot. Plus, Memorial Day predictions. FROM WARDSAUTO: Midsize Pickups Auto Industry’s New MVPs Retail sales have improved for six consecutive weeks with midsize pickups leading the recovering vehicle segments. Monthly…
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This week is wide open for auto advancements! OEMs are prepping to reopen factories and putting in their sales predictions for the fiscal year. Meanwhile, cars are seeing a spike in popularity as commuters continue social distancing. FROM REUTERS: U.S. Auto Industry Workers Return to Jobs Amid Concerns of Second Virus Wave With the…
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