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Turning the Negative Equity Problem into Opportunity

Turning the Negative Equity Problem into Opportunity

In this vAuto podcast, Micah Tindor, AVP of consumer vehicle disposal for Cox Automotive, details the factors driving a higher share of vehicle buyers in negative equity positions and the impact the trend creates for consumer pocketbooks and dealer conversations with their customers. Tindor offers practical pointers to help dealers turn this market dynamic into […]

VAuto and UVEye – with Patrick Janes, Stephan Gronberg and Michelle Melecio Taylor (Ted and Sarah)

Get Inventory Online Faster with AI-Powered Imaging

What starts as a vehicle inspection can create value well beyond the service lane. In this Q3 Ted Ings Fixed Ops Roundtable discussion, Patrick Janes of vAuto, Stephan Gronberg, GM of Audi Jacksonville, and Michelle Melecio Taylor of UVeye explore how AI-powered imaging can support more accurate appraisals, help dealers merchandise vehicles faster and create […]

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Workflow Connect: A Browser Extension That Connects vAuto, VinSolutions & Xtime

Workflow Connect is a browser extension from Cox Automotive that connects your key tools — including vAuto, VinSolutions, Xtime, Manheim, Autotrader, Dealertrack, UVeye, CentralDispatch, Fullpath, Dealer.com, HomeNet, Ready Logistics, OVE, and Deal Central — into one streamlined workflow. Instead of switching tabs and re-entering data, Workflow Connect surfaces your next best action automatically — pulling […]

A Game Plan to Address the Affordability Gap in Your Inventory

In this vAuto podcast, Greg Plank, senior manager of dealership operations for vAuto’s Performance Management team, discusses a growing gap in the average cost of vehicles in dealer inventories compared to what’s selling in local markets. Dubbed an “affordability gap,” Plank shares how dealers can identify the extent of the gap in their inventories and […]

Automated Pricing for Dealers: What You Need to Know

Every dealer wrestles with the same two pricing questions: Is someone actively managing pricing on every vehicle, and are those pricing decisions protecting my investment? These questions have driven the rise of automated and AI-driven pricing tools designed to eliminate stale inventory pricing while preventing dealers from giving up gross margin too quickly. In this […]

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Smarter Pricing in the Age of AI

Patrick Janes joins an episode of Automotive News: Up to Speed to discuss the growing role of AI in used-vehicle pricing, how it compares to traditional rules-based approaches, and what dealers should consider when evaluating pricing technology for their dealership.

vAuto Test Drive

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vAuto Test Drive: What It Is and How to Access New Features

vAuto Test Drive is a self-service tab inside vAuto that lets current vAuto customers explore and opt into new features as they’re released. Test the tools that matter most to your inventory management process, and share feedback that helps shape future development. Available now for vAuto customers.

Q2 2026 Dealer Insights: Inventory, Pricing & Profitability Trends | vAuto Quick Takes

Vehicle Inventory & Affordability Trends for Q2 2026 | vAuto Quick Takes Podcast

In this Q2 2026 episode of vAuto Quick Takes, host Lance Helgeson sits down with Bethany Johnson, Director of Strategic Planning for vAuto, to unpack the quarter’s biggest dealership trends. Topics include: Tune in for actionable strategies on inventory management, equity mining, and service-to-sales conversion to keep your dealership ahead of Q2 2026 market shifts.

Merchandising Masterclass: Telling Better Vehicle Stories with AI & Automation

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Merchandising Masterclass: Telling Better Vehicle Stories with AI & Automation

What does it take to merchandise every car on your lot—consistently, compliantly, and at scale? Recorded live at ASOTU CON, this panel brings together vAuto Portfolio Performance Manager Chris Moyer, Joel Bassam, President of Eastern’s Automotive Group, and Kate Howell, National Marketing Director at Mullinax Automotive, to break down how AI and automation are changing […]

vAuto LMV Q2 2026: Why Precision Matters in a Turbulent Market

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vAuto LMV Q2 2026: Why Precision Matters in a Turbulent Market

vAuto’s Derek Hansen and Cox Automotive executive analyst Erin Keating break down key trends in new and used vehicle markets for the second quarter of 2026. Watch to learn why dealers should mine local market signals to guide inventory ordering/stocking decisions to align vehicles with emerging demand; lean into merchandising to drive interest in new […]