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 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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Sales volumes continued to grow for new vehicles, driven primarily by hybrids and EVs, while ICE units remained steady. Hybrids saw a standout performance, with sales increasing by 23% QoQ, making up 22% of Q4 2024 new vehicle sales. This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter and a 4% increase from the same…
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🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM WARDS AUTO: Most automakers anticipate bright 2025 U.S. light vehicle sales reached over 15.8 million units in 2024, up 2.2% year-over-year and the highest recorded year of sales since 2019. GM and Ford maintained healthy sales increases, while Stellantis took a 20% hit. Many brands saw major double digit sales gains…
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78% of Dealerships Unsure How to Leverage Predictive Data; Only 5% Utilize AI for Key Operations DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today results of its latest industry survey, revealing substantial challenges faced by auto retailers in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive data technologies. The…
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Lotlinx revolutionizes the automotive industry, empowering dealers with cutting-edge data and technology necessary to thrive in a dynamic industry where every move counts.
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Time is ticking on 2024, with less than five weeks to go. With customer confidence growing, high inventory, the best OEM programs, and the lowest pre-owned prices, this December is arguably the most critical month of 2024. But it’s up to you, the salesperson or dealership owner, to increase car sales. With these quick tips…
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🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM REUTERS: U.S. retail sales showcase economy’s enduring strength Retail sales across the nation grew 0.7% month-over-month in November, exceeding forecasts by 0.2% and showing strength in the consumer market. This growth was bolstered by a 2.6% increase in auto dealership sales and a 1.8% increase in online retail sales ahead of…
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