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Research library

The evidence behind
every next action.

Independent industry research that informs how LotLift helps dealership teams find and manage the lead-flow gaps they already pay to create.

Why this matters

Better lead flow starts
with a clearer baseline.

These studies describe industry conditions, not LotLift outcomes. We use them to focus a Lead Leak Analysis on the handoffs, response coverage, appointment follow-through, and reporting gaps worth measuring at your dealership.

Source library

Published research,
linked directly.

Open each original study for methodology, caveats, and its full findings.

Foureyes · 2026 dealer benchmarks

15.2%

of qualified leads never reached the CRM

1.4B website visits and ~32M inventory records across 22,900+ dealership websites, as reported by Foureyes.

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Foureyes · dealership funnel study

69%

reported average contact rate

Based on 2.6M leads across 1,150+ dealerships in Q1 2026; contact rate varied materially by market.

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Pied Piper · lead effectiveness study

3,290

dealership websites mystery-shopped

Its 2026 study reported weaker response when customer questions required thoughtful human assistance.

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NADA Data · 2025

$9.96B

U.S. dealership advertising spend reported

A reminder that every missed inquiry follows an investment already made to create demand.

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Cox Automotive · AI readiness study

74%

of surveyed leaders worried about AI accuracy

Cox Automotive surveyed 537 franchised-dealership leaders in 2025, as reported in its release.

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NADA workforce sample

66%

sales-consultant turnover reported

NADA's 2026 sample report covers 2024 workforce data and underscores why repeatable workflows matter.

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Research notice: Third-party studies use their own samples and methods. Their figures are context for dealership operators, not a dealer benchmark, promise, or guarantee of LotLift performance.

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