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Best Practices for Leveraging the Power of AI at Auto Dealerships

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Best Practices for Leveraging the Power of AI at Auto Dealerships

Dealers face the challenge of unlocking AI’s full potential while managing its risks. Derek Hansen, SVP of Cox Automotive’s vAuto, Xtime, and Dealertrack, shares practical strategies for introducing AI to teams, defining the right balance between human and machine tasks, and resolving conflicts in decision-making. He also explains how AI can optimize used-vehicle inventory by […]

Beyond the Buzz: From AI Hype to Real-world Impact

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Beyond the Buzz: From AI Hype to Real-world Impact

At DealerConnect 25, Cox Automotive leaders didn’t just talk about AI—they showed how it’s already working behind the scenes to help dealers make smarter, faster inventory decisions. On stage, vAuto’s AVP of Business Development, Patrick Janes, cut through the hype with real examples of how AI is quietly transforming the way dealers acquire, appraise, merchandise, and price vehicles. Forget the buzzwords. This isn’t about futuristic tech or […]

vAuto Digitization Guide blog post 2025

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Priced to Move, Not to Hope: Three Data-Driven Strategies

Efficiency is a profit lever. And for today’s top-performing dealerships, AI, automation, and digitization aren’t just buzzwords—they’re business drivers. According to the 2024 Digitization of Automotive Retail Study, dealers using omnichannel tools see a 53% greater positive impact on close rates from digital retailing compared to others. In this article, we’ll break down how Cox […]

AutoCollabs - Derek Hansen - vAuto - Unlocking Dealer Success- Data, AI, and the Art of Iteration

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Unlocking Dealer Success: Data, AI, and the Art of Iteration with Derek Hansen

In this episode of ASOTU Auto Collabs, hosts Paul J. Daly and Kyle Mountsier sit down with Derek Hansen, VP of Inventory Solutions Management at Cox Auto, to explore the evolving landscape of automotive retail. Derek shares his unique journey from finance and strategy consulting to automotive, offering insights into how dealers can leverage data, […]

How vAuto Powers Mohawk Auto Group’s Strategy

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How vAuto Powers Mohawk Auto Group’s Strategy

The team at Mohawk Auto Group uses vAuto to power every stage of their used car strategy – from precise stocking and in-lane sourcing to reconditioning and retail. With tools like ProfitTime® GPS and iRecon fully integrated, their team moves faster, prices more competitively and stays aligned on high-value decisions. And, with their Mohawk Exchange […]

Six Best Practices for Improving Appraisals

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Solving the Inventory Puzzle: How AI and Data Are Transforming Dealership Strategy

Recorded live at ASOTU CON 2025, this session, led by Nick Askew, features Derek Hanson and Patrick Janes from Cox Automotive. Discover how AI-driven insights and predictive analytics are revolutionizing inventory management for dealerships. Learn how tools like vAuto are helping dealer groups optimize vehicle placement across rooftops, reduce aged inventory, and boost profitability. Whether […]

Live Market View Q2 2025 – Build on the Momentum

Maintain your momentum as spring turns to summer In the Q2 Live Market View, Derek Hanson and Jessica Stafford explore consumer shopping behavior, sales trends, and inventory dynamics in early spring 2025. They highlight how new car leads surged in March and April, how dealers adapted to tariff uncertainties, and how AI-driven tools are helping […]

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