May 12, 2023

#9 Why we still have vehicle shortages, new and used car price predictions, when we’ll get back to normal & that time CDG bought 50 Chevys at auction | Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive

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#9 Why we still have vehicle shortages, new and used car price predictions, when we’ll get back to normal & that time CDG bought 50 Chevys at auction | Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive

In this episode, I'm speaking with Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive.


(00:00) Intro

(00:51) Our unique market environment

(04:12) Jonathan's background

(08:45) The Great Digitization

(11:46) That time CDG bought 50 Chevys at auction

(13:40) Are we in a K-shaped recovery?

(18:45) Domestic vs International supply constraints

(26:00) When do we get back to 2019 price levels?

(33:45) Forecasting new vs used car prices

(38:19) Advising a new car buyer

(41:42) Jonathan's take on EVs

(47:38) DJ Smoke's recommended listening


You can find Jonathan here:

Twitter @SmokeonCars

Smoke on Cars insights at Cox Automotive


This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.


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