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Dealership AI Use on the Rise

Fifty-seven percent of dealership personnel reported using AI in some capacity as part of their jobs. - Canva

The most common artificial intelligence applications in automotive retail include customer communications, scheduling, reporting, marketing content and handling of online leads.

2026 Consumer Priorities Revealed

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The Global Automotive Consumer Study shows that U.S. car shoppers value in-person dealership visits, crave more affordability, and are still hesitant about EV adoption.

Automaker Websites Valuable Tools

A third of new-vehicle shoppers start their research undecided on a brand, though most visit an automaker website, J.D. Power reported. - Pexels/Pixabay

The majority of shoppers visit them, and most undecided consumers consider the brands whose sites they peruse, but some automakers emphasize brand over product detail.

Kia Trumpets Banner Year

Sales of Kia's Telluride midsize crossover rose 7% last year. Its second generation is scheduled to arrive soon at dealerships. - Kia

2025 U.S. sales broke brand records despite the pressure of U.S. tariffs on imports, smaller models and electrified vehicles leading the surge.

Black Book: Weekly Market Update

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Despite the week's softening conditions, the market analyst said demand for used vehicles showed in competitive bidding for newer units in better condition.

In-Vehicle AI Predicted to Spike

The report indicates a fundamental shift in automotive AI from a cloud-centric, luxury-focused implementation to a mass-market, in-vehicle edge execution. - Canva

Frost & Sullivan expects a $238 billion market opportunity for the technology in automobiles by 2030 as AI applications shift to more mass-market applications.