Catalyst IQ

Catalyst IQ accelerates automotive sales by delivering real-time insights, the intelligence to act on them, and proven results.

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Choosing a digital marketing agency is one of the biggest calls a dealership makes. The right one moves more metal. The wrong one drains budget.

4 things every dealer should look for 👉 https://t.co/OHFFTiyjEX

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When did your SEO strategy last match what you need to sell this week?

Connect your organic strategy to the cars on your lot and your local market, and every search becomes a chance to move what matters most.

Learn more: https://t.co/qRJbUK1NEu

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As prices hold at elevated levels and ownership costs rise, dealers are seeing longer buying cycles and more pressure on affordability.

👉 Get six strategies for operating in a higher-priced, affordability-minded market: https://t.co/zrKEB13Fkp

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Dealers spent $739 per vehicle on advertising last year. Most of that traffic never converts. Here are 6 steps to capture more of it: https://t.co/V1R46QOiNo

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New vehicle prices are approaching a record high. The average marketed price hit $51,610 on May 26, just $30 below the all-time record in July 2023.

Here are six strategies for operating in a higher-priced market: https://t.co/LSUqoQQ85U

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Every month, Catalyst IQ publishes market data, expert analysis, and practical guidance for dealers who want to stay ahead of what's happening in their market.

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While other Hyundai dealers in their market saw sales drop 4%, this dealership grew sales 15% in their first 30 days with Catalyst IQ.

+15% increase in sales
+9% increase in turn rate
+2.4% increase in market share

Read the full story: https://t.co/VMzIOLx6ZQ

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One month into working with Catalyst IQ, this Stellantis dealership outpaced their entire competitive set and grew sales +218%. Discover the strategy they used to do it:
https://t.co/vZPI2GvZeE

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Joe Beck joins Catalyst IQ as a Dealer Success Manager with a background in automotive digital marketing, campaign strategy, and performance reporting. We are excited to have Joe join the team where he can draw on his prior dealership marketing experience and love for data.✨

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Effective automotive SEO services today should cover three disciplines: SEO, AEO, GEO.

If your strategy only covers one of these, you’re leaving gaps in how shoppers find and choose your dealership.

Read the full blog to go deeper → https://t.co/qyNIB3jk3e

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Display ads work best when they’re connected to your inventory. When tied to real vehicles and shopper behavior, they support consideration and reinforce search and VDP activity.

Our free guide explains how display fits into an inventory‑first strategy: https://t.co/ibTLePskjo

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As social continues to influence purchase decisions, how inventory is selected and presented matters more than ever. Our blog explores how using market data to guide vehicle prioritization can help social ads align more closely with real shopper behavior. https://t.co/8xsUkkJWJR

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New car prices just hit $51,242, the highest point in over two years. And this time, the increase is structural. Nearly half of the top 200 models have MSRP increases of 3% or more. We break down what's driving it and what dealers can do about it. → https://t.co/FlYL7hjRoV

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Read the guide: https://t.co/zXDCZ7NOlN

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Your dealership's social ads should never promote a vehicle that sold yesterday. But without a live inventory feed powering your campaigns, it happens more than it should. We put together a breakdown of how inventory-synced social ads work best.

🔗 https://t.co/NZGu77zvKk

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Ford raised its 2026 profit outlook, but aluminum supply disruptions are putting pressure on production and margins.

Reuters reporter Nora Eckert cited Catalyst IQ data to report that F-150 inventory dropped 38% in April compared to the prior year. https://t.co/6d9kbrtE2m

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We’re excited to welcome Michael Lein to Catalyst IQ as Senior Vice President, Tier 3 Sales.

Michael's approach centers on helping dealers move beyond surface‑level metrics and into insights that drive smarter decisions.

Learn more: https://t.co/ydAeXWSHRC

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By the end of Q1 2026, the average marketed price of new vehicles climbed above $50,500, the highest level since late 2023.

Our new State of the Industry report breaks down where pricing pressure is coming from and how it should shape dealer strategy.
🔗 https://t.co/Gk85oLYV0W

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Catalyst IQ president Andy Lobred was recently a guest on the Auto Titans podcast and shared a perspective many dealers are wrestling with: How to move beyond dashboards and metrics to insights that support smarter outcomes across all tiers.
🎧 https://t.co/AYmdXcRrwm

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Nearly 190,000 vehicles were removed from the market compared to both last year and last quarter. Losses were concentrated in seven segments, led by mid-size SUVs and full-size trucks.

Q1 2026 State of the Industry reveals where inventory is tightening:
https://t.co/r0v9IkWQXO