• New Lectrium AI Agent Built to Turn VDPs Into Buyer Conversations

    Lumi was designed to bring the conversations car shoppers are currently having with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini onto dealership websites. +

    Sep. 15, 2026

  • Dealers Test AI Tools in vAuto Lab

    The newly launched vAuto Test Drive is a digital platform designed to give dealers an opportunity to preview, test and contribute to the development of new and largely AI-powered inventory management tools. +

    Sep. 1, 2026

  • Nadik: Cox Report Is a Dealer Wakeup Call

    Cox Automotive’s Tessa Nadik offers a multipoint strategy dealers can use to catch up to and keep pace with AI-equipped car shoppers, including adjustments to inventory data, dealership information and website content. +

    Aug. 27, 2026

  • Dealerslink Adds Six-Pack of AI Tools

    Dealerslink has launched its 2026 AI Suite, adding six new AI-powered tools dedicated to multiple facets of automotive sales and marketing, including inventory, pricing and vehicle description pages. +

    Jan. 19, 2026

  • Survey: 97% of Car Shoppers Say AI Will Influence Decision

    A new Cars.com survey of U.S. car shoppers finds 44% are already using AI-powered search tools built into online marketplaces and 97% believe AI will affect their vehicle selection. +

    Nov. 20, 2025