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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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai Fall Again in Sept.; Chips Take Q3 Toll on GM, Stellantis Sales slipped again last quarter for nearly every major automaker, a 12.8% dip year over year. SAAR now sits at 12.3 million units for the year, while dealers average a 22-days supply of inventory. Read More …
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The automotive technology company announces its participation in the annual training event for progressive dealers LotLinx, the automotive industry’s leading inventory marketing technology company, announced today its participation in the annual DrivingSales Executive Summit. The two-day conference is designed to study retail innovation and help executives build out business plans for the upcoming year. On…
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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: CPO Sales Rebound Amid New-Vehicle Shortage Many dealers have been opting out of the CPO process in order to expedite vehicle availability, only certifying about 30% of eligible inventory. However, increased CPO sales and turn rates might reiterate the value of certification. Read More FROM CAR AND DRIVE: Feds Taking a…
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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Inventories Recover a Bit as Demand Moderates Sales are down 10% year over year, giving dealers some breathing room to build up inventories. Around 12,000 new units have entered the marketplace, bumping the average dealership supply to 31 days. Read More FROM FORTUNE: Chipmakers to Carmakers: Time to Get Out…
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FROM KELLEY BLUE BOOK: Average New Vehicle Price Sets Record for 5th Straight Month Nearly every major automaker saw an uptick in new vehicle transaction prices last month, a 9.6% increase across the industry, while incentive rates were slashed in half. Read More FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: Chip Shortage Drives Tech Companies…
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FROM U.S. NEWS: There’s Nothing ‘Normal’ About Labor Day 2021 The end-of-summer holiday normally signals a return to routine, but this year’s long weekend hinted at decreases in travel, manufacturing output, and economic growth Read More FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Customers Lose Patience as Chip Crisis Shows No Signs of Letting Up GM, Ford,…
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