All Podcast Episodes
Feb. 28, 2025
Daily Dealer: Economic group warns of tariff impact, Tesla investors debate brand’s future, Ex-Stellantis CEO cashes out
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses or even wrong emails. The fix? Clean, verify, and enrich your data with Experian Automotive’s first-...
Feb. 27, 2025
Daily Dealer: President Trump floats 25% EU tariffs, the future of car design, car payment extensions jump
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses or even wrong emails. The fix? Clean, verify, and enrich your data with Experian Automotive’s first-...
Feb. 26, 2025
Daily Dealer: NY dealers push back on state’s EV demands, Sen. Moreno unveils new auto legislation, Ram’s ‘secret weapon’
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses or even wrong emails. The fix? Clean, verify, and enrich your data with Experian Automotive’s first-...
Feb. 25, 2025
Daily Dealer: Auto lenders loosen for tax refund season, EV owner satisfaction jumps, NHTSA workforce cut by 4%
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses or even wrong emails. The fix? Clean, verify, and enrich your data with Experian Automotive’s first-...
Feb. 24, 2025
Daily Dealer: Wholesale used car prices drop, dealers struggle to implement AI, Ford recalls 240K SUVs
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer files have data issues from outdated vehicle ownership to incorrect names and addresses or even wrong emails. The fix? Clean, verify, and enrich your data with Experian Automotive’s first-...
Feb. 23, 2025
The Breakdown: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next This episode is brought to you by: Car Wars – Car Wars is the trusted partner for discerning dealerships in the Automotive Retail Industry, offering premium call tracking, texting, and phone solutions. Visit https://carguymedia.com/3Z3gDPX to learn more. Prefer to read? Take a look at the comp...
Feb. 22, 2025
The Weekly: Asbury makes a billion dollar acquisition, Trump challenges California emissions standards, Toyota tells dealers to prepare for more inventory
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Asbury Automotive Group set to buy The Herb Chambers Companies in billion-dollar acquisition 2. Winter storm delays expected to fuel new car sales spike in February 3. Toyota tells dealers to prepare for more inventory 4. Trump’s EPA sends California emission waivers to Congress 5. Personal politics are heavily influencing EV buying decisions Have a tip for our editorial team? Sen...
Feb. 21, 2025
Daily Dealer: Strong new car sales forecasted for Feb., Rivian’s cost-cutting mission, next-gen Ford F-150 on hold
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Auto Hauler Exchange—Tired of slow, overpriced vehicle transport? Skip the brokers and take control with Auto Hauler Exchange. Connect directly with 5,000+ vetted carriers and ship vehicles faster and cheaper—with no middlemen. No markups. Just transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and no hidden fees—ever. Whether you’re moving one ca...
Feb. 20, 2025
Daily Dealer: Carvana’s record-breaking Q4, new automotive ad platforms on TikTok, personal politics shape EV perception
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Auto Hauler Exchange—Tired of slow, overpriced vehicle transport? Skip the brokers and take control with Auto Hauler Exchange. Connect directly with 5,000+ vetted carriers and ship vehicles faster and cheaper—with no middlemen. No markups. Just transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and no hidden fees—ever. Whether you’re moving one ca...
Feb. 19, 2025
Daily Dealer: Ford boosts cost-cutting commitment, Porsche struggles in China, EPA moves to block CARB waiver
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Auto Hauler Exchange—Tired of slow, overpriced vehicle transport? Skip the brokers and take control with Auto Hauler Exchange. Connect directly with 5,000+ vetted carriers and ship vehicles faster and cheaper—with no middlemen. No markups. Just transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and no hidden fees—ever. Whether you’re moving one ca...
Feb. 18, 2025
Daily Dealer: Asbury announces $1.34B acquisition, auto tariff uncertainty looms large, cyber threats target auto industry
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Auto Hauler Exchange—Tired of slow, overpriced vehicle transport? Skip the brokers and take control with Auto Hauler Exchange. Connect directly with 5,000+ vetted carriers and ship vehicles faster and cheaper—with no middlemen. No markups. Just transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and no hidden fees—ever. Whether you’re moving one ca...
Feb. 17, 2025
Daily Dealer: Toyota vows to scale up production, strong used car sales in Jan., protests flare against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Auto Hauler Exchange—Tired of slow, overpriced vehicle transport? Skip the brokers and take control with Auto Hauler Exchange. Connect directly with 5,000+ vetted carriers and ship vehicles faster and cheaper—with no middlemen. No markups. Just transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and no hidden fees—ever. Whether you’re moving one ca...
Feb. 16, 2025
The Breakdown: From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: From dealer revolt to redemption—inside Stellantis’ comeback play This episode is brought to you by: Pencil Wrench – Ignite Your Most Productive Employee. Typing cause-and-correction stories that satisfy OEM warranty reimbursement requirements represents a huge time suck for your most productive employee: your technicians. Enter Pencilwrench, a point-a...
Feb. 15, 2025
The Weekly: Inflation heating up, Auto loan availability rising, Costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Inflation heats up to 3% for the first time in 7 months 2. Auto loan availability is the strongest its been in nearly 2 years 3. Report: Car buyers are smarter, better prepared, and more satisfied 4. The costly mistakes dealers are making with their phone leads 5. AI agents are coming to dealerships—here’s what that means Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at in...
Feb. 14, 2025
Daily Dealer: Nissan searches for financial partners, software bugs weigh on auto dependability, Scout Motors hits roadblock
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...
Feb. 13, 2025
Daily Dealer: How tariffs might put pressure on auto insurance, inflation comes in hot in Jan., car buyers are smarter than ever
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...
Feb. 12, 2025
Daily Dealer: EV sales growth under pressure, auto financing access expands, Detroit automakers speak up on tariffs
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...
Feb. 11, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealers struggle with phone leads, automakers roll back DEI policies, DOGE team takes aim at CFPB
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...
Feb. 10, 2025
Daily Dealer: AI agents reshape dealerships, GM drops gas-powered Blazer, drivers skeptical of connected car apps
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...
Feb. 9, 2025
The Weekly: Nissan cancels Honda merger, Trump tariffs weigh on the auto industry, VW dealers sue Scout Motors
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Nissan walks away from Honda merger talks 2. Nissan expands U.S. dealer bonuses to drive sales through fiscal year-end 3. Scout Motors’ direct sales fight heats up in courtrooms and legislatures 4. Trump’s new tariffs are putting the auto industry on high alert 5. Ford CEO warns automakers could lose “billions” if Trump tariffs take effect Have a tip for our editorial team? Send u...
Feb. 8, 2025
The Breakdown: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess This episode is brought to you by: Kenect AI – The platform auto dealers are using to gather reviews, generate leads, and improve their online reputation, all powered by AI. Visit https://www.kenect.com/ to learn more. Prefer to read? Take a look at the companion newsletter ...
Feb. 7, 2025
Daily Dealer: Trump halts funding for EV chargers, how tariffs could affect interest rates, N.C. auto insurers eye rate hikes
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...
Feb. 6, 2025
Daily Dealer: Ford CEO cautions against U.S. tariff plans, January car sales tick up, Nissan boosts dealer incentives
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...
Feb. 5, 2025
Daily Dealer: Nissan scraps Honda merger talks, GM cuts 50% of Cruise workforce, automakers eye software-defined vehicles
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer. Simply list your new and used inventory on Edmunds to gain access to an audience of over 20 million monthly visits, and watch as qualified, in-market traffic flows directly to your vehicle de...