Lotlinx’s Lance Schafer attributes increased adoption of machine learning and predictive modeling to a growing desire for “better, faster business decisions” that affect inventory management and pricing. +
DAS Technology’s Tariff Toolkit is a free marketing and communications guide for dealers seeking a competitive advantage as new tariffs on imported vehicles create a sense of confusion and urgency. +
Lotlinx’s latest VIN-based Quarterly Vincensus Report finds that, despite a March sales surge for new and used vehicles, aging inventory undermined profitability over the course of the first quarter. +
One Guard Inspections has launched Priority Inspections, a new tool designed to leverage real-time video guided by ASE-certified mechanics to accelerate decisions and improve efficiency. +
An EVAI survey of more than 2,500 fleet executives finds they are actively seeking stronger partnerships with dealers as they seek to improve efficiency and transition to EVs.+
Interactive EQ’s new, AI-powered Auto IEQ talent assessment platform was designed to help recruiters, HR teams and hiring managers measure “soft skills” and evaluate personnel. +
A Foureyes analysis of more than 1 billion visits to more than 22,500 dealership websites found 43.2% of all sales leads were mishandled in 2024, including nearly 48% of all website-originated calls.+
Lotlinx’s Len Short says artificial intelligence and machine learning have quickly become critical elements of a successful inventory management strategy, far outpacing human intuition. +
RockED and Dealer Tire have forged a new partnership that will develop and launch a “cutting-edge” tire sales training program for U.S. auto dealers. +
Members of the Trump administration’s transition team have recommended that NHTSA no longer require automakers to report fatal crashes involving self-driving technology. +
