Best Auto Gpt Podcasts (2024)

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We Won An Award! (And Other Philosophical and Theological Musings) 11:28

1h ago11:28

11:28

Shoot us a Text. It's a Saturday close to the month of August, and we've got some fun vibes this morning as Head Writer Chris Reeves and Head of Community Jordan Cox join Paul on the show. Last week at the NAMAD Annual Meeting, we won the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN)'s Ally of the Year Award! We are honored and thankful to support an a…

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Carvana Megasite, New Blue Sky Outlook, Dealership Sting Operation 16:33

4h ago16:33

16:33

Shoot us a Text. It’s the fifth Friday of the month heading into a holiday weekend, and we are covering how Carvana is launching a megasite, the latest on dealership buy/sell trends from Haig Partners, and a dealership delivery that ended in an arrest. Show Notes with links: Carvana is transforming the ADESA Kansas City location into its first "meg…

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Tesla Fights Tariffs, Gen Z Drives More, Most Disappointing National Park 14:36

1d ago14:36

14:36

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Thursday to be in the retail auto industry and we’ve got the one and only Ben Hadley on the show today. We’re covering how Tesla is pushing back against Canadian tariffs, how Gen Z and Millennials are driving more than previous generations and how the most disappointing national park responded to its ranking. Show Note…

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Hyundai Hybrid, Most Reliable Used Cars, Autotrader Dog ASMR 16:13

1d ago16:13

16:13

Shoot us a Text. Happy Hump Day! On this Wednesday, we’ve got guest host Erikka Tiffani Wells in the studio, talking about Hyundai pressing in on hybrids, the most reliable used car brands, and how Autotrader is helping dog owners with their travel. Show Notes with links: Hyundai is pivoting towards expanding its hybrid offerings due to slowing dem…

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CDK Data Safe!, The Future of Mobility, GPT High School 14:35

2h ago14:35

14:35

Shoot us a Text. There’s 5 days left in the month as we welcome guest host Steve Greenfield back to the show. Today, we’re covering the CDK cyberattack for hopefully the last time, Steve’s new book on mobility and a unique high school that is replacing teachers with AI. Show Notes with links: CDK Global reports that two significant cyberattacks in …

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Holman is 100, Toyota Doubles Down, and Loyal Gen Z 15:45

1d ago15:45

15:45

Shoot us a Text. Let’s kick off the last week of the month with guest host Daniel Govaer as we celebrate Holman’s century of automotive excellence, explore Toyota’s bold hybrid-only strategy as EV demand shifts, and dive into surprising brand loyalty trends among Gen Z. Show Notes with links: Holman marks a century of automotive innovation and grow…

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This JLR Store Creates Opportunities for Growth 10:45

36m ago10:45

10:45

Shoot us a Text. Today, Chris Reeves and Jordan Cox talk about Jack Pearson and his team from Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Indiana. Jordan spent some recently with Jack and his team, created some stand alone episodes, as well as a short story highlighting their great operation. Jack has intentionally developed a high performing team and recentl…

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ASOTU Stranded, Trade Convos in Service, Rate Cut, and Pumpkin Spice 13:45

5d ago13:45

13:45

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Friday to be in the car business as the ASOTU crew braves the trip home from a week of being on the ground with Dealers, OEMS, and Industry Partners at two separate events. Today we’re talking about some service lane trade data, a potential interest rate cut, and the pumpkin spice sign of the times. Show Notes with lin…

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Ford Tweaks EV Plans Again as EVs Break Sales Again 11:11

6d ago11:11

11:11

Shoot us a Text. We are rounding down a week of east coast travel here on the last day of the NAMAD Annual Membership Meeting. Today we are looking at Ford’s recently announced change in their EV plans and how EVs may not be slowing down as much as some sources may say. Show Notes with links: Ford is adjusting its electrification plans, canceling i…

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LIVE from NAMAD, Rivian VP to Stellantis, Betting on Personalized Cars 9:22

7d ago9:22

9:22

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Miami as we’re coming to you Live from the 2024 NAMAD Annual Meeting in Miami Florida where hundreds of Dealers, OEMs, and Industry Partners are talking about the current and future state of the industry. We’re also talking about the Rivian VP who is now spen to Detroit as well as Salesforce’s bet on the future of person…

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$99 Corollas, Plinko and More, Car Insurance Through The Roof, Live From Amplify 24 17:07

7d ago17:07

17:07

Shoot us a Text. It’s a travel Tuesday as we head to Virginia for the Reynolds Retail Summit and then Florida for the NAMAD Conference. Today we’re talking about the buzz our friends at Rohrman Toyota are making with creative marketing campaigns, why car insurance premiums keep going up and check in at Amplify 2024 with Kyle Mountsier and Reynolds …

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Dealership Profits Declining, Keeping Healthcare Costs Low, Cyber-Casket 17:30

11d ago17:30

17:30

Shoot us a Text. It’s a busy week around the ASOTU-verse as we’ve got people traveling in all different directions. Today, we’re talking about a new study showing a significant drop in dealership profitability, look at how Carter Myers is ahead of the curve on employee healthcare, and look inside a casket that feels like a Cybertruck. Show Notes wi…

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Vans Fixed and Vans Given... Because Auto Dealers Care 12:09

40m ago12:09

12:09

Shoot us a Text. Today on the show, Paul, Chris and Nathan talk about dealers giving back. First we have a story about how Fiesta Subaru came alongside one of their community members after a wildfire damaged her van. Then, Mercy Education Project in Detroit, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women and children, had its van stolen. When Lithia and Dr…

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Hybrid Tech, BMW Subscriptions, Data Breach, and Gen Z 15:20

24h ago15:20

15:20

Shoot us a Text. It’s finally Friday as we cover how European plug-in hybrid technology may guide US regulations, BMW is at it again charging monthly for physical hardware, we cover the data breach affecting BILLIONS, and how Gen Z feels more detached than ever. Show Notes with links: European regulations are driving the development of plug-in hybr…

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Lots of Cars On the Lot, Holman Invests in FM Capital, American Made Polestars, Waymo Lofi 13:27

2d ago13:27

13:27

Shoot us a Text. It’s a busy Thursday as we dig into Cox Auto’s data from July, talk about Holman buying a stake in FM Capital, discuss Polestar producing vehicles on US soil and relax while watching Waymos trying to get out of a parking lot set to lofi beats. Show Notes with links: The U.S. auto market in July 2024 saw a decline in average transac…

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Fain Files Against Trump-Musk, Auto Credit Tightens, AI Becoming A Turn-Off 13:40

3d ago13:40

13:40

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we are talking about the return of the Fain to the headlines in response to the Trump-Musk live conversation on X. We also talk about the tightening of the auto credit belt, as well as a shifting consumer sentiment to the use of ‘AI’ in products. The UAW has filed federal labor charges against former Presi…

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Car-less Olympics, Kia’s Theft Fix Works, Workers Feeling Stuck 13:51

16d ago13:51

13:51

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Tuesday to sell some cars as we talk about LA’s announcement of a car-less Olympics (oh the irony). We also talk about the effectiveness of Kia’s fix for rampant thefts, as well as the large group of workers feeling stuck. Los Angeles, a city synonymous with car culture, is casting it’s vision for the 2028 Olympic Game…

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Are Dealers The Holdup To Selling EVs?, Fake V8 Exhaust, Charging Connector Combo Pack 15:25

16d ago15:25

15:25

Shoot us a Text. It’s a new week in the retail auto industry, and that means its time to love some people more than cars. Today we’re discussing a survey that suggests dealers are not excited about selling EVs, the new Dodge Charger exhaust sound system, and how ChargePoint is combining all the charging connectors into one. Steve Greenfield made a …

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A Dealer's Birthday Party Raised How Much Money? 10:23

3d ago10:23

10:23

Shoot us a Text. Employees of the 16-dealership Wilson Automotive Group in Orange County, CA, have donated an impressive amount to various charities this year. Find out how much on today's show. This annual donation is made in lieu of giving their boss, David Wilson, a birthday and Christmas gift, reflecting their generous spirit and community-mind…

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Fain vs Trump, Who Actually Wants a Cybertruck?, Rivian & Lucid, Generational Sock Insights 14:01

8d ago14:01

14:01

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got that little something extra to help you through your Friday, as we’re talking about Rivian and Lucid’s Q2 struggles (did someone say dealer network?), Tesla’s Cybertruck struggles, Shawn Fain vs Donald Trump and a little fun to launch you into the weekend with some sock anecdotes. Rivian and Lucid continue to face signifi…

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Popping “Tires”, Buying A Phone Is As Bad As Buying A Car, Google Analytics Can’t Quantify Love 17:21

9d ago17:21

17:21

Shoot us a Text. It's Thursday, and we’re taking a break from the normal news cycle to look around LinkedIn a little and highlight some of the best conversations we’re seeing. Show Notes with links Shout outs to our community Steve Greenfield making moves at 5:00AM Alex Lawrence and George Saliba - always a powerhouse connection The West Herr Auto …

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Barra on TikTok, Uptimes on Chargers, and Elon on the Move 14:43

13d ago14:43

14:43

Shoot us a Text. Wednesday is rockin’ and we are covering the east and west coast this morning. On the east coast we track down our friends Mohawk Chevrolet hanging at GM headquarters and on the west coast everyone is trying to figure out where Elon is going…again. We will take a stop by an EV charger study along the way. Show Notes with links Moha…

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CDK Outage Costs Sonic $22M, A Van For A Paralyzed Shooting Victim, Gen Z Buying Homes 12:18

7d ago12:18

12:18

Shoot us a Text. Tuesday’s here, and we’re rolling through the morning talking about Sonic’s Q2 income growth, Sutherlin Auto donating a custom van to a paralyzed shooting victim, and the surprising fact about Gen Z and home ownership. Show Notes with links Sonic Automotive Inc. experienced a remarkable 76% YoY increase in second-quarter net income…

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How Dealers Use Data, A Mixed Recovery, Higher Prices = Higher Quality 12:39

8d ago12:39

12:39

Shoot us a Text. It’s a new week, and we’ll be on the ground in dealerships in New York and Indiana today. We’re talking about how dealers are using data to make decisions, what the second half of the year looks like for dealers, and how consumers are dealing with higher prices. Cox Auto's Power of Data Study was conducted in late 2023 and early 20…

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Dealers Taking Care of Your Little Ones With A Car Seat Safety Check 8:20

26d ago8:20

8:20

Shoot us a Text. Today on the Saturday show with head writer Chris Reeves, we're offering counter vibes to the poor perception around car dealers. We talk about Gary Rome Hyundai's Car Seat Safety Check that felt more like a party. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on…

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GMs Carrot On A Stick, Brave or Stupid Salesman, Sued By Own Shareholders 12:33

21d ago12:33

12:33

Shoot us a Text. How are you rating your employees' performance? On this Friday, we dig into GM’s new employee evaluation, ask whether a salesman was right in trying to stop a test drive burglary and discuss the latest fallout from the CrowdStrike outages. Show Notes with links GM is revamping its U.S. salaried employee performance ratings to rewar…

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Dealer Relevance Survey, BYD + Uber, Mach-E Fast Mode 15:46

12d ago15:46

15:46

Shoot us a Text. It's the first day of a new month and we’re kicking it off by diving into a new survey on the public’s perception of dealerships. Plus BYD and Uber are teaming up around the world and Ford just made its Mach-E go faster. Urban Science and The Harris Poll have released the 2024 Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index™ (DTI), w…

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Carvana Defies Expectations, Mazda’s Dull Logo, Tesla Hoods Unlatched 15:03

24d ago15:03

15:03

Shoot us a Text. Its the last day of the month, and we’re wishing all of you a successful day! Today, we’re flashing back to the very first automotive ad, then bringing it back to the present state of Carvana’s continued rise, an awkward recall involving Tesla hoods and Mazda’s new logo. Show Notes with links On July 30th in 1898, the weekly journa…

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Auto Headlines From 10 Yrs Ago, Fisker Owners Banding Together, Will Crowdstrike Pay Delta 15:16

28d ago15:16

15:16

Shoot us a Text. It's Tuesday and we’re hopping in an OG Delorean to look at auto industry headlines from ten years ago. Spoiler alert: It’s a lot of fun. We’re also talking about new Fisker owners banding together to keep their new Ocean’s on the road. We also talk about the brewing dispute between Delta and Crowdstrike over last week’s major busi…

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SearchGPT Is Here, CDKs Offer To Dealers, Three Is Better Than One 14:57

15d ago14:57

14:57

Shoot us a Text. We have three days left to make the most of July as we talk about CDK’s offer to compensate Dealers from last month’s outage. We also talk about significant progress for OEM EV partnerships, as well as the entrance of SearchGPT Show Notes with links In the latest update to the CDK saga, many dealers are now frustrated by the DMS pr…

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800 Episodes In... and We're Still Learning 12:25

18d ago12:25

12:25

Shoot us a Text. Today, head writer Chris Reeves hosts the show and is joined by Paul J Daly, Kyle Mountsier and head of production Nathan Southwick to talk about what it takes to get to 800 episodes of a show and share some of their favorite memories. If you like the show, share it with a friend! Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily…

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New Prices Steady, Used Prices Down, Wet Towel Teslas, Promo Codes For All 17:12

1M ago17:12

17:12

Shoot us a Text. It’s the last weekend of the month, and we’re digging into fresh insights from the team at Cars Commerce. Plus we talk about ways to NOT charge your Tesla and how everyone’s using promo codes. Show Notes with links A new Monthly Industry Insights Report released by CARS Commerce shares internal data from the first half of the year,…

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Ford Slips, Stellantis Drives Off A Cliff, GM EV Buybacks, Southwest Assigned Seats 14:11

1M ago14:11

14:11

Shoot us a Text. The dog days of summer are well upon us, and that means a great opportunity to love people more than cars. Today we’re talking about Ford and Stellantis’s Q2 earnings reports, GM’s early EV issues that led to buybacks, and Southwest’s shift to assigned seating. Show Notes with links Not everyone can be GM, as Ford’s income dropped …

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GM Pickup and SUV Record, Tense Tesla Earnings, Cookies To Stay 14:47

1M ago14:47

14:47

Shoot us a Text. We’ve made it to the middle of the week! Today we’re talking about GM’s record pickup and SUV sales in Q2, Tesla’s tough Q2 and how Google is not getting rid of cookies after all. Show Notes with links General Motors has raised its 2024 earnings forecast following a strong second quarter, driven by record North American sales of pi…

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Used Cars Driving Inflation Down, VinFast Dealer Advisors, Rivian’s Future Plans 13:16

22d ago13:16

13:16

Shoot us a Text. Today is Tuesday! Things are happening in the auto industry, like how lower used car prices are driving down inflation, VinFast is forming a US dealer advisory board and Rivian is pressing ahead on future plans. Show Notes with links Used car prices have plummeted over the past year, reaching their lowest level since 2021, and are …

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GM Pushes Ahead on EVs, BP’s EV Chargers, What is Luxury? 12:32

1M ago12:32

12:32

Shoot us a Text. It’s Monday and that means we GET to work in automotive retail. Today we’re talking about GM’s adjusted EV plans, BP’s investment into EV charging and what it means to be “luxury.” Show Notes with links General Motors is gearing up to launch a series of new electric vehicles across its Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac brands this year,…

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An Act of Kindness Multiplier Starting with a Dealership 12:21

24d ago12:21

12:21

Shoot us a Text. It's a content team takeover on the show this Saturday morning, as Jordan Cox and Nathan Southwick host the show, joined by writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada. Today we're talking about how Anderson Ford in Lincoln, Nebraska fixed the van of Rodney Smith's Raising Men and Women non-profit which encourages young people to mow th…

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Inflation = Repos, Ford Picks Trucks Over EVs, Green Bubble Goodbye 15:47

1M ago15:47

15:47

Shoot us a Text. As another week comes to a close, we’re grateful for the auto industry. Today we’re covering how inflation is affecting repos, how demand is affecting Ford’s production plans and how iPhones and Androids might finally get along. Show Notes with links Auto repossessions are up 23% in the first half of 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic l…

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Toyota’s Last Olympic Hurrah? Chinese Car Software Ban? Gen-Z Works In Healthcare? 16:33

1M ago16:33

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Shoot us a Text. There’s less than 2 weeks left in July, and we’re already thinking about Toyota’s upcoming presence at the Olympics. Plus, we discuss if the US is poised to ban Chinese software in cars and the surprising places Gen-Z wants to work. Show Notes with links As the 2024 Paris Olympics are set to begin next Friday, Toyota is set to depl…

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Selling Cars During Hurricanes, Auction EV Surprise, Robot Auto Assembly 14:22

28d ago14:22

14:22

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday! Paul’s in Moscow (not Russia), Kyle’s in Nashville as we talk about coastal dealers’ facing skyrocketing insurance premiums. We also talk about EV’s topping the Manheim auction charts, as well as humanoid robots spotted at a BMW plant…working. Show Notes with links Coastal automotive dealers are facing skyrock…

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CDK Hack Costs Dealers $1B, GM To Miss EV Target, Prime Day Hype 11:58

29d ago11:58

11:58

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday. That is all. Today, we’re talking about a new report that shows the CDK hack resulted in $1B in losses, how GM is pulling back from its EV target and what other retailers are doing to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day Show Notes with links Dealerships across the nation are reeling after a devastating cyberattack on C…

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Which Is Cheaper To Own, EV or ICE?, Inflation Down, Unlocking EV Range 9:46

30d ago9:46

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Shoot us a Text. It’s a new week and we’re in a new(ish) location, coming to you live from the 3rd Annual Beaver Toyota of Cumming Charity Golf Tournament. We’re covering a surprising JD Power study that shows that EVs are cheaper to own than ICE vehicles, how the auto industry is influencing inflation, and Tesla “unlocking” extra range for $1000+.…

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Handling 'Creative' Ideas From Your Team Effectively w/ Some Help From Matt Lasher 13:10

1M ago13:10

13:10

Shoot us a Text. Today we have ASOTU writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada in the studio to dissect this LinkedIn post from the CMO of the West Herr Auto Group, Matt Lasher. Matt has one of the most creative and savvy marketing departments in the country. That means there is no shortage of ideas. Matt outlined how to get keep some level of order w…

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CDK To Pay Dealers, Kia Over Hyundai, A 5-Min EV Charge 14:32

2M ago14:32

14:32

Shoot us a Text. We’ve reached the end of another week in the automotive industry. There’s a buzz around news that CDK will financially compensate dealers for their losses due to DMS outages, more interesting Q2 data involving Kia’s EVs and a new battery that could help drive EV adoption. In a letter to over 15,000 dealerships, CDK Global CEO Brian…

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Tesla Under 50% Market Share, 3 Row Pickups, AI Interview Assistants 13:18

1M ago13:18

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Shoot us a Text. It’s another great day in the auto industry, and we’re digging into the news that Tesla’s EV market share has fallen below 50%. Plus, pickups are considering adding a 3rd row of seating, and AI is helping job applicants (and potentially BDCs in the future) ace their interviews. Show Notes with links Tesla's dominance in the U.S. EV…

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22 Months of Wholesale Declines, Carvana Tax Credits, Google’s Advanced Protection 14:38

1M ago14:38

14:38

Shoot us a Text. We’re rolling through the middle of the week as we cover Cox Automotive’s June wholesale price data and its warnings about lease maturities. Plus, Carvana is now offering used EV tax credits at checkout and Google is making it easier to have advanced account protection. Show Notes with links Used-vehicle wholesale prices experience…

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Beryl Disrupts Dealers, Personalized Pricing Woes, Target Ditches Paper Checks 16:48

1M ago16:48

16:48

Shoot us a Text. Tuesdays are for troublemakers! Today we zoom out to see the effects of Hurricane Beryl on the auto industry, talk about personalized pricing and how Target will stop accepting paper checks. Show Notes with links Hurricane Beryl's arrival as a Category 1 storm brought severe weather to southeast Texas on July 8, affecting car deale…

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40 Under 40, Big Buzz Around Big EV Players, New Gen Z Social NoPlace 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

Shoot us a Text. We hope you’re as ready for this week as we are as we say ‘hello’ to the new Automotive News 40 Under 40 honorees. We also talk about the buzz over Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar and also the new Gen Z social media app. (We knew you wanted one more) Show Notes with links: It’s that time of year again as we get our first look at the Au…

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He Didn't Fit In Sales or Servce... But They Found A Role 11:33

1M ago11:33

11:33

Shoot us a Text. Happy Saturday! Today, Head Writer Chris Reeves invites Head of Community Jordan Cox onto the show, so he can share about his recent trip to Rohrman Toyota. Jordan shares about some of the creative marketing campaigns they've done, plus how their GM Zac Kinch works to make sure everyone on the team is in the best seat. Hosts: Paul …

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Prices Up, Prices Down, Prices WAY Down 10:22

1M ago10:22

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Shoot us a Text. You may be getting a multitude of OOO messages, but not from us! Today we’re talking about declining vehicle prices consumers aren’t seeing. We also talk about a sub $20/mo EV lease, as well as Fisker’s clearance rack. Show Notes with links The average price paid for new vehicles is set to drop for the first time since 2008, fallin…

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