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Connected Data, Connected Decisions: The Real AI Advantage for Inventory Leaders

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Connected Data, Connected Decisions: The Real AI Advantage for Inventory Leaders

“AI without connected data is just…expensive guessing.” – Yossi Levi, The Car Dealership Guy A Smarter Way to Think About AI Begins with Better Data AI isn’t magic. You can’t push a button that instantly solves all your dealership challenges. (Not yet at least.) AI only becomes powerful when it’s built on top of connected, consistent, high‑quality data. Derek Hansen, SVP of Dealer, Lender & Inventory Management Solutions […]

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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Automotive Tariffs: How Dealers Can Optimize Inventory and Profit

In the ever-evolving automotive industry, tariffs have emerged as a significant disruptor, influencing both new and used car markets. As we navigate these turbulent times, understanding the key factors that affect inventory availability and profitability is crucial for dealers. This article delves into the complexities of automotive tariffs and their effects on new and used […]

A Sneak Preview of Dale Pollak’s New Book, Invested

In this vAuto podcast, vAuto founder and Cox Automotive Executive Vice President, Dale Pollak shares a sneak peek of his new book, Invested: The New Science, Strategy and System of Used Vehicle Investment Management. Pollak shares: Why he believes market conditions now require dealers to adopt investment management principles to contend with higher vehicle costs […]

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Unlocking Dealership Success: Master OEM Incentives

In today’s fast-paced new car market, dealerships are constantly juggling the demands of managing their inventory while navigating complicated OEM incentive programs. These discounts, rebates, and incentives are critical for maintaining a competitive edge and maximizing profitability. If you need an advantage when it comes to managing your rebates and incentives, this is where vAuto […]

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Live Market View Q3 2024 | Making More in a Challenged New Vehicle Market

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vAuto Enhances Conquest, Making it Easier for Dealers to Apply VIN-Specific Incentives to New Cars

As incentives rise and become increasingly complex, Conquest gives dealers the tools they need to correctly—and efficiently—apply the right offers to their vehicles. ATLANTA – September 23, 2024 – Today, vAuto is announcing new functionality that solves another pain point for franchise dealers: managing increasingly complex new vehicle incentives. The Cox Automotive brand achieves this […]

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