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March 3, 2025

Can Musk save Tesla?

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March 3, 2025

Daily Dealer: Nissan reportedly searches for next CEO, Hyundai pulls back on solid-state tech, an...

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 DriveHRIS—Is managing HR across multiple systems—or worse, on paper—slowing you down? With the DriveHRIS Mobile App, everything is in one place, including: self-serve…

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March 2, 2025

Carvana buys its first physical dealership!?

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March 2, 2025

The Breakdown: How dealers are outsmarting the used car crunch

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 are outsmarting the used car crunch This episode is brought to you by: Corpay – Corpay is transforming how dealerships handle payments. We help you save time,…

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March 1, 2025

How this dealer grew their profits fast

Imagine taking a bottom 10 service department to top 3 out of 120+ stores... In under 12 months. Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal of We Auto, breaks down how they’re pushing past $400M in sales. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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March 1, 2025

The Weekly: Trump threatens massive EU tariffs, NY Car Dealer bashes EV mandates, Rise in payment...

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Trump moves to hit EU with 25% tariffs ‘on cars and all other things’ 2. Senator Bernie Moreno claims new legislation will lower car prices 3. New York dealer says state’s EV…

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Feb. 28, 2025

Why the next 24 months will be different for every dealer

"Big changes coming over the next 12-24 months. For some dealers, it means growth. For others, it means sitting on inventory they can’t move. Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal of We Auto, explains what’s ahead. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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Feb. 28, 2025

Daily Dealer: Economic group warns of tariff impact, Tesla investors debate brand’s future, Ex-St...

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…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Why some dealers aren't winning with digital retail

36% of consumers want to buy cars online. But only 5% actually do. Why? Most think they’ll get a worse deal—so they still buy in-store. Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal of We Auto, explains what’s holding digital retail back. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Daily Dealer: President Trump floats 25% EU tariffs, the future of car design, car payment extens...

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…

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Feb. 27, 2025

Dealer pushes back on NY EV Mandates

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Feb. 27, 2025

Lessons From Lithia And Beyond: The Habits Driving A Successful Dealer Group With Happy Employees

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal of We Auto, a Michigan-based dealer group. We discuss the lessons he learned from working for Lithia and how they shaped his own dealerships, why he’s investing over $250K in company culture,…

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Feb. 26, 2025

Credit card fees: roadblock for dealers?

Some dealers risk major fines over... credit card surcharges. Why? State laws, compliance rules, and secret shoppers catch them off guard. Julie Douglas, President at @dealerpay, breaks down the issue. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @dealerpay

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Feb. 26, 2025

Daily Dealer: NY dealers push back on state’s EV demands, Sen. Moreno unveils new auto legislatio...

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…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Secret to a winning dealership culture

The secret to a winning dealership culture? Jennica Krebsbach, Controller at @vanhornautomotivegroup5193, shares how they get their dealership teams fully bought in. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @dealerpay

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Feb. 25, 2025

Daily Dealer: Auto lenders loosen for tax refund season, EV owner satisfaction jumps, NHTSA workf...

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…

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Feb. 25, 2025

EV ownership is getting even more political

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Feb. 25, 2025

Perfecting the Card Swipe: How Van Horn Auto Group Is Capitalizing on the Final Customer Touchpoint

Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Jennica Krebsbach, Controller at Van Horn Auto Group, and Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay. This episode of the…

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Feb. 24, 2025

Daily Dealer: Wholesale used car prices drop, dealers struggle to implement AI, Ford recalls 240K...

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…

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Feb. 23, 2025

How smart dealers are winning the price war

Market exclusivity is a cheat code for car dealerships: Less price competition, better margins, and dominant local demand prevent a *race to the bottom.* Brett Sutherlin, Owner at Sutherlin Automotive Group, explains why. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…

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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…

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Feb. 23, 2025

February car sales hit a new record

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Feb. 22, 2025

How dealers are winning in 2025

Where are the biggest dealers placing their bets? Matt Bowers, Owner of @MattBowersAutoGroup, shares his approach. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx and CDG Recruiting

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Feb. 22, 2025

Stellantis keeps EV tax credits on life support

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