Past reports, white papers, and industry studies
Comprehensive analysis of BHPH crisis, franchise fragmentation, AI adoption in dealerships, lender landscape, and market forecasts through 2028. Modeled from our AI simulation engine and public industry sources — LouieAuto is pre-launch with zero dealers today.
Deep dive into the collapse of BHPH approval rates from 68% (2024) to 51% (2026). Analyzes credit tightening, inflation, portfolio stress, and provides dealer survival strategies.
Feature-by-feature comparison of 12 leading dealer tech platforms (legacy DMS incumbents, F&I compliance and registration platforms, review/reputation tools, BHPH desking software, inventory pricing tools, Louie, and others). Includes pricing and ROI calculations — no dealer satisfaction survey data, as LouieAuto is pre-launch.
Thought leadership piece on the shift from "renting" software to "owning" strategic tools. Explores cost savings, data control, integration flexibility, and competitive advantages of the ownership model.
Annual market snapshot covering vendor consolidation, AI adoption rates, DMS migration trends, and forecast for 2026. Modeled from public industry sources — not a first-party dealer survey.
Illustrative example (not a real customer — LouieAuto is pre-launch) of how a 5-rooftop franchise dealer group could optimize F&I menus and product placement for a $180 per unit increase in profit. Includes methodology and ROI breakdown.
Comprehensive analysis of 42 BHPH and subprime lenders. Covers approval rates, reserve structures, stip frequency, buydown capacity, and soft-pull availability. Includes dealer routing recommendations.
Analysis of AI adoption among U.S. dealerships, drawing on public industry sources. Found 3% of dealers using AI (vs 18% in 2026). Documents barriers, leading use cases, and ROI expectations.
Analysis of why mid-market dealers are seeking software independence, the barriers to switching (data, integration, training), and what vendors need to do to win in this environment.
Baseline market assessment before the shift to software independence. Covers vendor landscape, dealer pain points, and emerging opportunities. Referenced by many 2025–2026 reports.
Historical baseline for lender rankings. Shows the baseline approval rate of 68% before the 2025–2026 decline. Useful for understanding market shift.
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