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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Automotive advancements are in bloom. Discounts, pickup sales, and a big return to auction have dealers excited for the weeks to come. FROM WALL STREET JOURNAL: U.S. Auto Sales Plunged in April, but Signs of Hope Are Seen Even with April sales declines at 40-50%, the industry feels positive about the pace last month…
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Everyone’s talking about May! This week’s automotive advancements are gearing up for next month’s plant reopenings, the gradual upswing of new and used sales, and day-to-day business restructures. FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Auto Sales Show Signs of Recovery, J.D. Power Says According to new data, the coronavirus’ impact on retail sales has already started to…
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This week’s industry advancements are in full bloom. Read how factory closures are impacting global output, and why UAW health concerns could delay U.S. reopenings. Plus, a big win for auto sales operations. FROM BLOOMBERG: Auto Sales Are Added to U.S. Guidelines on Essential Workers Thanks to lobbying efforts from dealer associations and major…
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This week’s automotive advancements aren’t playing games. Check out which OEMs are taking one for the team, and how dealers are reevaluating their strategies. Plus, how Chinese dealerships are starting to bounce back post-COVID-19. FROM REUTERS: Volkswagen Offers Cars for Relief Efforts in U.S. Virus-Hit Regions The manufacturer is offering its U.S. loaner fleet…
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Crack open this week’s automotive advancements for the latest updates on March sales and COVID-19 factory closures. Plus, how one clinic is seeing the sunny side of autonomous vehicles. FROM REUTERS: BMW Sees Demand Falling Further After First Quarter Sales Plunge Due to Coronavirus Many OEMs are reporting double digit Q1 sales decreases due…
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This week, don’t be caught off guard by the impacts of COVID-19. Read how dealers, vehicle sales, and customer satisfaction are adjusting to the virus, and how AI could push scientists closer to a vaccine. FROM WARDSAUTO: Car Dealers Tell What They’re Going Through Increasing state restrictions are forcing dealers to get creative with…
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