Auto dealers are navigating a perfect storm of challenges – from the ripple effects of the 25% tariff on imported vehicles to unpredictable market shifts, inventory aging, and volatile pricing trends. To stay competitive, more dealers are turning to advanced AI-driven solutions that go far beyond basic analytics. Technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic…
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Veteran Automotive Marketing Executive to Help Accelerate Lotlinx’s Growth, Brand Innovation and Dealer Engagement DETROIT (May 6, 2025) – Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today the appointment of Kerri Wise as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 25 years of executive leadership experience at top automotive technology brands,…
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Webinar recording from April 16, 2025. In the evolving automotive retail industry, artificial intelligence and machine learning are not just technological advancements—they are a strategic imperative for dealerships seeking to transform their operations. Lotlinx GM of Product and Technology Lance Schafer will deliver a comprehensive exploration of how AI and ML are fundamentally reshaping the…
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🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM WARDSAUTO: Dealers brace for BEV, tariff price crunch U.S. auto dealers are anticipating significant price increases due to the 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, which could raise average transaction prices by $6,000 for imported models and $3,000 for U.S. built vehicles. In March, new-vehicle sales surged to 1.59 million…
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Data shows price pressures and aging carryover inventory increases, while Lotlinx customers maintain a competitive edge through strategic inventory management DETROIT, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today its Q1 2025 Quarterly Vincensus Report, the most comprehensive monthly/quarterly inventory report in the industry. The report…
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🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM REUTERS: U.S. first-quarter auto sales get a lift from looming Trump tariffs U.S. auto sales rose 4.8% in the first quarter to approximately 3.91 million units, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and SUVs. General Motors led the market with a 17% increase in sales, fueled by popular models like…
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Early Adopters See Significant Gains, but Industry-Wide Implementation Still Has Room for Growth DETROIT, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today results of its latest industry survey, highlighting the increasing adoption and significant benefits of machine-driven technologies among auto retailers. The online survey,…
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🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM PR NEWSWIRE: Spring optimism boosts U.S. automobile dealer sentiment, despite weak profits, growing costs U.S. auto dealers are entering spring with increased optimism, as the market outlook index for Q1 reaches 58, the highest since 2022, indicating growing confidence for the next three months. While conditions have improved slightly from last…
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February 2025 showed mixed signals, with a slight uptick in sales but continued challenges in both new and used vehicle segments. Used car prices demonstrated signs of stabilization; however, inventory constraints remained a pressing issue, with the average days’ supply tightening to 39 days. Economic uncertainties and new trade policies introduced additional risks, particularly with…
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It’s Your Dealership, It’s Your Decision – Agentic AI Just Makes It Easier Technology is moving a million miles per hour, and the future of dealership marketing is evolving with it. The way cars are bought and sold has changed drastically in the past few years, and only the dealerships that adapt will be the…
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