Experts say a near-$4,000 gap between first and last list price proves dealers should treat unsold new vehicles less like products and more like investments. +

A new Chaiz plugin allows vehicle owners to choose from a “carousel” of service contract options — including coverage and price — without leaving ChatGPT. +

Chaiz now offers a free way to determine whether a vehicle’s factory coverage is still active and compare service contract options from verified providers. +

Hrizn executives say they have closed the “last mile” of the company’s AI-native content OS with a new tool for sales, service and BDC professionals. +

The latest quarterly VIN-based inventory report from Lotlinx finds rebounding sales driven by new launches but offset by persistently aged inventory. +

Analysts say dealers can gain a competitive advantage by connecting AI-powered tools to customer, inventory, pricing and service data. +

Lotlinx’s 2026 Inventory Health Survey finds ample room for improvement in the way franchised dealers identify and minimize “at-risk” units. +

Cars.com’s new VIN-level, AI-generated video ads are the first to be powered by demand signals from in-market car buyers and appear to be driving results for early adopters. +

Lotlinx dealers can now use COOPABLE to apply manufacturer co-op funds to their inventory management solutions without the need for manual approvals or submissions. +

Lotlinx has hired Randy Kobat as its chief commercial officer, overseeing a number of divisions dedicated to executing the dealer software provider’s innovation and growth strategies. +