Rick Wainschel, VP Data Science & Analytics

Rick has spent his entire career, including 25 years in the automotive industry, leading teams to develop analytics capabilities that address key strategic business challenges. He has a passion for finding narratives in the numbers that make analytics come to life in an accessible, understandable, and most importantly actionable way. Outside of work, Rick spends most of his time running or golfing.

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Fastest-Selling Used Cars of 2026: The Right Inventory Mix for Dealers

Picture of Rick Wainschel, VP Data Science & Analytics Rick Wainschel, VP Data Science & Analytics: January 14, 2026

As the automotive market closed out 2025, one thing became clear: demand didn’t disappear; it sharpened. Buyers grew more selective, more payment‑driven, and far less tolerant of pricing or inventory misalignment. Heading into 2026, success won’t...

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