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INTRODUCING DEALNOW: THE FIRST SAFE AND INSTANT PERSON-TO-PERSON ONLINE VEHICLE TRANSACTION PLATFORM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INTRODUCING DEALNOW: THE FIRST SAFE AND INSTANT PERSON-TO-PERSON ONLINE VEHICLE TRANSACTION PLATFORM Delivers Safe, Fast, and Fraud-Free Vehicle Transactions—Offering Instant Documentation, Secure Payments, and Real-Time Identity Verification Without the Need for a Middleman Alpine, Utah – (October 3, 2024) –…See More
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Why the Future of Automotive Data Privacy Mirrors the Stringent Measures in Finance and Healthcare

As data breaches and cyber threats are more prevalent than ever in the automotive industry, the importance of data privacy and the sense of urgency of implementing solutions cannot be overstated. Industries like finance and healthcare have long understood the critical need to safeguard sensitive information, and they have established strict guidelines, laws, and mandates to protect consumer data. The automotive industry, however, is only beginning to catch up. Despite the introduction of new…See More
Sep 19
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Lotlinx Industry Survey On Inventory Carryover & Markdown Strategies Reveals Major Disconnects And Challenges Faced By Dealers For Modern Retailing

Many Dealers Still Leveraging Markdowns Even Though Majority Don’t See Traffic Increasing To VDPs DETROIT (September 17, 2024) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today results of its latest industry survey, which took the pulse of today’s auto retailers in understanding how they are managing inventory carryover strategies, and where they are seeing the greatest challenge with…See More
Sep 17
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Lessons Learned From Another Summer of Selling Cars

As summer comes to an end, it’s important for dealerships to reflect on the season’s performance to refine their strategies for the rest of the year. The summer of 2024 presented many challenges, shaped by economic factors and shifts in consumer behaviors. Understanding these factors is important for optimizing inventory management and enhancing sales practices as we head into fall.  Economic Blockers and Market Dynamics: This summer was marked by many economic factors that impacted vehicle…See More
Sep 10
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Why it’s important for auto retailers to understand their “carryover” rate when it comes to inventory risk management

Auto dealerships face a perpetual challenge: balancing inventory to meet customer demand without overstocking, which can lead to carryover inventory. Carryover inventory—vehicles that remain unsold for extended periods—ties up capital, incurs holding costs, and often requires discounting and markdowns to clear off the lot. This scenario impacts profitability and creates a cycle of reduced margins in today’s highly competitive market.  Traditionally, dealerships relied on historical sales data,…See More
Aug 18
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Cyber threats will persist until dealers prioritize secure digital transport of data

In the wake of recent cyber-attack threats and ransomware events, data privacy concerns have never been more top-of-mind for automotive dealerships and the entire industry. As auto dealers increasingly rely on digital platforms for customer transactions, especially coming out of the pandemic (COVID?), the need for robust data privacy strategies has become paramount. However, many auto dealers continue to operate on legacy philosophies, and with an “I’ll deal with it if I have to” mindset.…See More
Aug 13
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Why it’s important for auto retailers to understand their “carryover” rate when it comes to inventory risk management

Auto dealerships face a perpetual challenge: balancing inventory to meet customer demand without overstocking, which can lead to carryover inventory. Carryover inventory—vehicles that remain unsold for extended periods—ties up capital, incurs holding costs, and often requires discounting and markdowns to clear off the lot. This scenario impacts profitability and creates a cycle of reduced margins in today’s highly competitive market.  Traditionally, dealerships relied on historical sales data,…See More
Jul 29
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Trust Stamp Partners with Botdoc to Bring New Innovative ID Security to the Automotive Industry

Atlanta, GA, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI) announces a partnership with Botdoc to integrate Trust Stamp’s low-code Orchestration Platform within the Botdoc Connect product, providing robust Identity Verification and KYC. The integration includes document validation using the …See More
Jul 24
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Demystifying the Myths: The Realities of Vehicle Markdowns in the Auto Industry

The practice of markdowns has long been a cornerstone of retail strategy across various industries, and the auto sector is no exception.Historically, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) has been a constant part of a vehicle’s pricing, and an important element of the car-shopping process for consumers despite changing economic trends over the years. As the auto industry has grown increasingly competitive, dealerships have continually sought ways to attract buyers and move inventory,…See More
Jul 22
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BOTDOC AND KPA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP ON COMPLETE COMPLIANCE SOLUTION AS MANY AUTO DEALERS ARE STILL FEELING THE PAIN OF RECENT CYBER THREATS

BOTDOC AND KPA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP ON COMPLETE COMPLIANCE SOLUTION AS MANY AUTO DEALERS ARE STILL FEELING THE PAIN OF RECENT CYBER THREATS Combined Solution Provides a Secure Way for Automotive Retailers to Transport Confidential Information with End-To-End Encryption Monument, Co – July 16, 2024 - Botdoc, a pioneer in end-to-end encrypted communication, announced today it has partnered with KPA, a leader in compliance software and solutions, to provide auto dealerships with an affordable,…See More
Jul 16
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The Jury Is Out: How Many Dealers Are Utilizing AI?

Based on a recent industry survey of auto dealership executives located throughout the U.S., approximately 31% of respondents said they still rely only on gut instinct to manage their dealership’s vehicle inventory. This represents almost one third of dealer executives who fall into this bucket. It is no wonder that the same survey also showed that the majority (36.9%) said they continue to struggle with managing inventory for both new and used vehicles.With so much technology now available for…See More
Apr 30
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Too Many Dealers Today Are Stuck In The Pandemic – Why Inventory Management Is Ripe For A Shakeup

In the years immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, auto dealers experienced a paradigm shift in inventory management, pricing strategies, and overall business operational strategy. The unprecedented circumstances led to a period where inventory acquisition was viewed as a “get it however you can” mentality. However, as the market dynamics for supply chains have reverted back to a more pre-pandemic landscape, combined with a still-challenging economy, dealers find themselves facing new…See More
Mar 25
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CerebrumX Industry Survey Highlights Where Cost Reductions Are Being Realized for Fleets Leveraging Connected Vehicle Data

DETROIT – December 14, 2023 - CerebrumX Labs Inc. (CerebrumX), a leading AI-driven automotive data management company, announced today results of a recent industry survey designed to take the pulse of fleet business leaders who have begun to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) connected vehicle technologies, and what type of results and/or cost savings they have identified for their operations. CerebrumX presented an online survey to more than 2,000 fleet professionals during the last two…See More
Dec 14, 2023
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How Auto Retailers Are Leveraging Advanced Connected Vehicle Data for Optimized Lot Management Solutions

For many years, auto dealerships have constantly adjusted inventory expectations due to shifting supply chain constraints and lot management challenges. These constraints have impacted vehicle acquisition, parts sourcing and transport of new vehicles. Fleet allocations will only continue to grow, and it is important for fleets and auto retailers to identify new solutions via advanced connected vehicle data to maintain profits and customer expectations. Fleets & Dealers Face Systemwide…See More
Dec 5, 2023
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Nov 8, 2023
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WOLTERS KLUWER THIRD QUARTER AUTO FINANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INDEX SHOWS DIGITAL ADOPTION RATE MIRRORING AUTO SALES

WOLTERS KLUWER THIRD QUARTER AUTO FINANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INDEX SHOWS DIGITAL ADOPTION RATE MIRRORING AUTO SALES Macro Picture Shows Large Jump In Digital Adoption; Securitization Markets Also Seeing Notable Increase in Third Quarter NEW YORK – October 30, 2023 – Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, announced third quarter results and analysis from its Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index, a key resource that tracks the rate…See More
Oct 30, 2023
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INTRODUCING DEALNOW: THE FIRST SAFE AND INSTANT PERSON-TO-PERSON ONLINE VEHICLE TRANSACTION PLATFORM

Posted on October 3, 2024 at 9:54am 0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

INTRODUCING DEALNOW: THE FIRST SAFE AND INSTANT PERSON-TO-PERSON ONLINE VEHICLE TRANSACTION PLATFORM 

Delivers Safe, Fast, and Fraud-Free Vehicle Transactions—Offering Instant…

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Why the Future of Automotive Data Privacy Mirrors the Stringent Measures in Finance and Healthcare

Posted on September 19, 2024 at 12:32pm 0 Comments

As data breaches and cyber threats are more prevalent than ever in the automotive industry, the importance of data privacy and the sense of urgency of implementing solutions cannot be overstated. Industries like finance and healthcare have long understood the critical need to safeguard sensitive information, and they have established strict guidelines, laws, and mandates to protect consumer data.

 

The automotive industry, however, is only beginning to catch up. Despite the…

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Lotlinx Industry Survey On Inventory Carryover & Markdown Strategies Reveals Major Disconnects And Challenges Faced By Dealers For Modern Retailing

Posted on September 17, 2024 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

Many Dealers Still Leveraging Markdowns Even Though Majority Don’t See Traffic Increasing To VDPs

 

DETROIT (September 17, 2024) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today results of its latest industry survey, which took the pulse of today’s auto retailers in understanding how they are managing inventory carryover strategies, and…

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Lessons Learned From Another Summer of Selling Cars

Posted on September 10, 2024 at 9:59am 0 Comments

As summer comes to an end, it’s important for dealerships to reflect on the season’s performance to refine their strategies for the rest of the year. The summer of 2024 presented many challenges, shaped by economic factors and shifts in consumer behaviors. Understanding these factors is important for optimizing inventory management and enhancing sales practices as we head into fall.  

Economic Blockers and Market…

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