All Podcast Episodes
Jan. 9, 2025
Daily Dealer: Hyundai CEO positive about Trump-Musk connection, wholesale used car prices edge down, Scout Motors’ confident outlook
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 Foureyes — No matter how hard your sales team is grinding, Foureyes is there to help work their leads 24/7. Learn more at https://foureyes.io. Today’s top stories: 1. Dec. wholesale used car prices signal end to volatile depreciation swings https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/dec-wholesale-used-car-prices-signal-end-to-depreciation-swing...
Jan. 8, 2025
Daily Dealer: Sony-Honda EV opts for direct-to-consumer sales, hybrid cars draw in more buyers, Ram debuts revamped heavy-duty trucks
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 Foureyes — No matter how hard your sales team is grinding, Foureyes is there to help work their leads 24/7. Learn more at https://foureyes.io. Today’s top stories: 1. Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 EV to be sold without traditional dealers https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/sony-honda-s-afeela-1-ev-to-be-sold-without-traditional-dealers-2025-01-...
Jan. 7, 2025
Daily Dealer: Dealer outlook dims for 2025, Car buying was trickier in Dec., automakers report strong year-end sales
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today's top stories: 1. Auto dealers cautiously eye an uncertain year ahead 2 Car buying was trickier in Dec., but satisfaction remains high 3. Rising incentives fueled a strong year for U.S. auto sales in 2024 Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. This episode is brought to you by: Foureyes — No matter how hard you...
Jan. 6, 2025
Daily Dealer: EVs close out 2024 with a bang, used car market finally stabilizes, auto financing reaches new highs
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today's top stories: 1. Electric vehicle demand surges in Q4 2. Tight supply locks in elevated prices for used cars 3. Monthly new car payments hit new peak in Q4, lower interest rates offer some relief Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. This episode is brought to you by: Foureyes — No matter how hard your sales ...
Jan. 4, 2025
The Weekly: Strong 2025 projected, Hertz EV deals, Carvana accusations, Gen Z buying Habits
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. 2025 forecasted to be the strongest year for new car sales in half a decade — Cox Auto 2. Mazda sticks to gas engines — fueling record-breaking sales 3. Hertz offers renters EV deals to offload depreciating inventory 4. Carvana accused of shady practices in Hindenburg report 5. What matters most to Gen Z car buyers (it’s not just price) Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us y...
Jan. 3, 2025
Daily Dealer: 2025 auto retailing trends, Carvana targeted in new report, car ownership costs expected to ease
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today's top stories: 1. 2025 forecasted to be the strongest year for new car sales in half a decade — Cox Auto 2. Carvana accused of shady practices in Hindenburg report 3. Elevated car ownership costs are forcing drivers to rethink every mile Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. This episode is brought to you by: ...
Jan. 3, 2025
The Breakdown: 7 Crucial Lessons Dealers Are Carrying Into 2025 (Pt. 2)
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: 7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 (Pt. 2) This episode is brought to you by: Auto Hauler Exchange - The Auto Hauler Exchange has revolutionized the way vehicle haulers and vehicle shippers collaborate. The Exchange is the first digital marketplace of its kind in the vehicle logistics industry. Learn more @ https://hubs.ly/Q02NJdZ80 Pref...
Jan. 2, 2025
Daily Dealer: Honda Nissan merger doubts, Maryland dealer group under fire, Tesla Cybertruck explodes
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today's top stories: 1. Making the Honda Nissan merger work will be a heavy lift 2. FTC targets Lindsay Automotive for alleged deceptive practices 3. Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel, killing driver Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. This episode is brought to you by: Tax Max – The Tax Max “File and Drive”...
Dec. 28, 2024
The Weekly: Buyers turn to smaller cars, Used car sales surge, Auto execs warn 'breaking point'
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Honda, Nissan formally begin talks for possible $58B merger 2. Buyers turn to smaller cars as new vehicle prices stay elevated 3. Used car sales surge during holiday season 4. Auto execs warn of industry 'breaking point' 5. CNCDA sends cease-and-desist to Scout Motors Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. This episode is brought t...
Dec. 27, 2024
The Breakdown: 7 Crucial Lessons Dealers Are Carrying Into 2025
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: 7 crucial lessons dealers are carrying into 2025 This episode is brought to you by: Impel - Impel enables automotive retailers, manufacturers, and online marketplaces to turn shoppers into buyers, and buyers into lifelong customers, with the auto industry's most advanced AI-powered Customer Lifecycle Management platform. Learn more @ https://impel.ai/ ...
Dec. 21, 2024
The Weekly: New Sales Expected to Surge in 2025, Used Car Prices Hover at $30K, Honda/Nissan in Talks to Merge
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. New vehicle sales forecasted to surge in 2025 after successful Q4 2. Used car price drops slowing down, hovering around $30K 3. Wholesale used car prices hold steady so far this month 4. Mobile vehicle service is key to winning back customers 5. Honda in talks with Nissan over possible merger Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. ...
Dec. 20, 2024
The Breakdown: How Dealers Quietly Outsmart Their Competition
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: How Dealers Quietly Outsmart Their Competition This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – A dealer-specific payment acceptance solution designed to boost productivity and enhance customer retention. With over 25 years of experience, Dealer Pay is a trusted partner for dealerships across the U.S. Learn more at dealer-pay.com or contact Julie, CEO o...
Dec. 14, 2024
The Weekly: Amazon Is Officially Selling Cars, Tekion Files Lawsuit Against CDK Global, Used Car Demand Stays High
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Amazon officially starts selling new Hyundai vehicles online 2. Prime auto loan borrowers lean toward the used car market 3. Wholesale used car prices up year-over-year in November 4. Dealer reputations improve online, but customers still have gripes 5. CDK Global fires back at Tekion’s anti-trust lawsuit Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealers...
Dec. 13, 2024
The Breakdown: 3 Hard-Hitting Auto Market Realities From The Dealership Floor
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s big story: 3 hard-hitting auto market realities from the dealership floor—and what it could mean for 2025. This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE - The leading online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. Learn more at https://www.openlane.com/ Prefer to read? Take a look at the compani...
Dec. 7, 2024
The Weekly: The Leasing Boom Continues, Hybrids Hit Their Stride, New Universal EV Charging Framework
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Leasing continued to rise in Q3 strengthening captive lenders 2. Negative equity and delinquencies cast a shadow on auto lending 3. Universal EV charging framework set to roll out in 2025 4. Hybrid reliability is neck and neck with gas-powered cars 5. Hybrids drive higher conquest rates in the auto market Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealers...
Dec. 6, 2024
The Breakdown: Is This the Next Big Profit Center in Used Cars?
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s big story: Is this the next big profit center in used cars? Prefer to read? Take a look at the companion newsletter for this episode here This episode is brought to you by: The Auto Hauler Exchange has revolutionized the way vehicle haulers and vehicle shippers collaborate. The Exchange is the first digital marketplace of its kind in the vehicle logistics indust...
Nov. 30, 2024
The Weekly: New Car Sales Surge, Dealership M&A Market Heats Up, Nissan’s Troubles Escalate
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. SUV market share sets record but prices remain constrained 2. U.S. new vehicle sales ramp up as year winds down 3. Dealer M&A heats up in Q3 despite profitability slide 4. 2 unnamed Nissan execs. say the company has “12-14 months to survive” 5. Ram CEO teases new mid-size pickup, details coming in 2025 Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealership...
Nov. 27, 2024
The Breakdown: Is Stellantis Facing Its Time of Reckoning?
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s big story: Is Stellantis facing its time of reckoning? Now comes the hard part… Prefer to read? Take a look at the companion newsletter for this episode here This episode is brought to you by: Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on behalf of your customers even if they don’t have the Uber app. If you’re ready to reduce the costs associated wi...