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Cox Automotive dealer survey: 82% use AI but 'still early in the journey'

Published

13 August 2026

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opportunities

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Micromobility

Geography

United States

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Read at autoremarketing.com

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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.

◆ The Wire takeaway

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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1 source · 13 Aug 2026

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