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Cox Automotive dealer survey: 82% use AI but 'still early in the journey'
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A Cox Automotive survey reveals that 82% of US car dealers use AI primarily for automating tasks, coordinating customer follow-ups, and content creation, but many struggle to measure its impact despite expecting sales growth. Consumers are rapidly adopting AI to prepare for dealership interactions, indicating a shift in the buying process.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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AI is reshaping how buyers prepare for vehicle purchases and how dealers engage leads, making it urgent for you running a dealership to invest in measurable AI tools now or risk falling behind more data-driven competitors.
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