John Sternal
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Lotlinx Q2 Quarterly Vincensus Report Highlights Affordability-Driven Surge for Hybrids and ICE, Market Headwinds for EVs

Digital modernization and proactive inventory management remain key as aged inventory and rising prices challenge profitability, with Lotlinx customers outperforming market benchmarks  DETROIT (July 22, 2025) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, announced today its Q2 2025 Quarterly Vincensus Report, the most comprehensive quarterly inventory report in the industry. Leveraging over…See More
Jul 22
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Jul 16
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Lotlinx Wins “LLM Innovation Award” in 2025 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Awards Program

Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Honors Standout AI Companies & Solutions  DETROIT – (July 9, 2025) – Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, today announced that its advanced generative AI inventory and pricing management solution has been selected as winner of the  “LLM Innovation Award” in…See More
Jul 9
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Lotlinx Announces Industry Honors For Two Senior Female Executives

Company Recognizes CMO Kerri Wise and CRO Carla Wade for National Recognition Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Advocacy in Automotive Industry  DETROIT (June 25, 2025) – Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today that Chief Marketing Officer Kerri…See More
Jun 25
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Generative AI and the Dealership: How GPT Tools Are Changing Expectations from the Lot to the Bay

The automotive dealership model is facing yet another modernization opportunity—this time driven by artificial intelligence, specifically generative AI and GPT-style technologies. These tools, which allow users to query complex data systems using natural language and automate time consuming repetitive tasks, are increasingly being explored across commercial vehicle operations for their potential to increase efficiency, simplify analysis, and improve decision-making.  For dealerships,…See More
Jun 19
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How AI Is Reshaping Dealer Strategies Amid Affordability Challenges

As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on consumers, vehicle affordability continues today as a driving issue in the auto retail sector. High interest rates, lingering inflation, and constrained supply chains have converged to create a complex marketplace—one where both consumers and dealers are navigating a delicate balancing act between price sensitivity and profit margins.In response, dealers are looking to leverage AI and machine learning as a strategic tool to maintain profitability…See More
Jun 11
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From Margins to Mobility: Why Auto Dealers Must Rethink Fleet Service for the Connected and Electric Age

From Margins to Mobility: Why Auto Dealers Must Rethink Fleet Service for the Connected and Electric Age U.S. auto retailers have had a longstanding relationship with local commercial and business fleet customers, especially in the servicing of vehicles in the fleet. Rapidly changing updates to connected vehicle data is offering an opportunity for retailers to further grow this business, but their technology proficiency to properly leverage this data poses great challenges for the success of…See More
May 16
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May 15
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LLMs, Agentic AI, and Vertical AI: How Machines Are Improving Dealer Retail Operations

LLMs, Agentic AI, and Vertical AI: How Machines Are Improving Dealer Retail OperationsAs dealers face rising complexity in inventory management, pricing, and profitability, especially with the 25% tariff on imported vehicles, machine-driven technologies are stepping in as vital tools—not just to handle data, but to make better, faster business decisions.  From fluctuating vehicle values and evolving consumer trends to aging inventory and regional market differences, Large Language Models…See More
May 5
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Apr 29
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Lotlinx Q1 Quarterly Vincensus Report Reveals Market Volatility Amid Economic Uncertainty and Inventory Shifts

Data shows price pressures and aging carryover inventory increases, while Lotlinx customers maintain a competitive edge through strategic inventory management DETROIT (April 16, 2025) — 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 offers accurate, unparalleled…See More
Apr 16
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New Survey Data From EVAI Show Fleet Managers Face Continued Challenges in Leveraging TCO Metrics With Auto Dealer Partners

Jackson, Wyo. – (April 1, 2025) – EVAI, a pioneering company specializing in advanced data analytics and AI-driven solutions for fleet management, today announced results of its latest industry survey revealing significant insights into the use of total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics and the current state of electric vehicle (EV) adoption among vehicle fleet managers. The online survey, presented to more than 2,500 fleet executives during March, highlights…See More
Apr 1
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Mar 25
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Modernizing Inventory Management: How Machines Can Outperform Human Dealers

As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory management decisions, dealers continue to face a constant balancing act: having the right mix of vehicles to meet customer demand without overstocking models that might sit unsold for months.Traditionally, dealers have relied on experience, gut instincts, and past sales performance to determine which vehicles to order, how to price them, and when to move them off the lot. While…See More
Mar 18
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Lotlinx Q2 Quarterly Vincensus Report Highlights Affordability-Driven Surge for Hybrids and ICE, Market Headwinds for EVs

Posted on July 22, 2025 at 10:25am 0 Comments

Digital modernization and proactive inventory management remain key as aged inventory and rising prices challenge profitability, with Lotlinx customers outperforming market benchmarks 

 

DETROIT (July 22, 2025) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, announced today its…

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How Predictive Modeling Is Advancing Dealer Operations and Profitability

Posted on July 16, 2025 at 10:42am 0 Comments

Auto dealers today are under constant pressure to operate more efficiently, forecast more accurately, and make faster, data-driven decisions. From inventory management to customer engagement, traditional methods of running a dealership are being re-evaluated in favor of smarter, scalable approaches rooted in automation and intelligence, which means successful dealers are constantly forced to keep pace with ongoing change. 

Predictive modeling is now…

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Beyond the Bereavement: How Dealerships Can Unlock Life Insurance’s ‘Living Benefits’ for Employee Well-being

Posted on July 16, 2025 at 10:31am 0 Comments

In today’s workplace, supporting employee well-being requires more than reactive benefits and one-size-fits-all coverage. With financial stress on the rise and employees increasingly worried about healthcare affordability and long-term security, dealership employers must adopt a more proactive, comprehensive approach to benefits communication. A key opportunity lies in one of the most misunderstood benefits to help employees: life…

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Lotlinx Wins “LLM Innovation Award” in 2025 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Awards Program

Posted on July 9, 2025 at 2:17pm 0 Comments

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