January 7, 2026
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10 min read
2026 AI Vehicle Research Study
How 30% of Leads Are Using ChatGPT and Other AI Tools to Find Their Next Ride.

And what dealers can do to keep up.

AI Trends
Why these ideas aren’t at odds, and what it will take to align them.

Dealer Best Practices
Dealers’ inventory is automatically matched, enriched, and merchandised by AI—powering faster onboarding, better discovery, and autonomous titling.

Product & Announcements
Alignment, Momentum & What’s Coming Next

Company & Partnerships
From fake IDs to payment scams, Ekho shields your dealership with enterprise-grade fraud detection.

Product & Announcements
Buyers can now browse and select protection bundles directly in Ekho’s Checkout and Buyer Portal—bringing F&I into the digital flow.

Product & Announcements
And we're just getting started.

Company & Partnerships
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