Daily Dealer Insights

May 12, 2026

Why dealers should be careful chasing Chinese OEMs

The rise of Chinese automakers is creating a *new* concern in auto retail. @BernieMorenoforSenate, (R-OH), explains why some dealers are questioning the long term viability of warranty support behind emerging brands. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…

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May 12, 2026

How Banning Chinese Cars Might Save America

Today, I'm joined by Sen. Bernie Moreno to discuss his legislative plan to "hermetically seal" the US market from Chinese vehicles to protect national security and dealer valuations. We dive into the $400 billion cost of the EV transition, the "Common Sense" way to handle FTC pricing compliance, and why…

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May 11, 2026

High Gas Prices Are Slowing Vehicle Transport Nationwide | Frank Zombo on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Auto Hauler Exchange – Auto Hauler Exchange is the vehicle transportation marketplace connecting shippers and carriers directly to remove inefficiencies, cut delivery timelines in half, and save 15-20% on transport. Visit https://www.autohaulerexchange.com/ to set up your free account today. Follow Car Dealership…

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May 11, 2026

Walton on Rural Dealerships, Zombo on Reconditioning Clock, Cain on AI in F&I | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Lee Walton, Dealer Principal & Vice President at Bob Allen Ford-Ottawa - Frank Zombo, VP of Sales at Auto Hauler Exchange - Marion Cain, Founder of ACE™ This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Not every service customer needs a loaner. Uber…

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May 11, 2026

$1.3 BILLION… Gone to Fraud

Data via @Dealertrack, take their compliance quiz to see how protected your dealership is from fraud here: https://carguymedia.com/49nDydy Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the…

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May 10, 2026

Why some dealers are struggling to get ROI from AI

AI performance in dealerships is starting to expose a bigger issue. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains why poor data hygiene is limiting results. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware, @Veramatic-io and…

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May 10, 2026

“Employee Pricing”… Sounds Great — Until You Realize Who Pays

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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May 9, 2026

How top dealers are building strong buying centers

Buying cars is becoming a leadership priority in some stores. Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains why GM involvement in the buying process sets the standard for the entire operation. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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May 9, 2026

A 25% Tariff… Who Actually Pays for It?

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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May 8, 2026

Why Nissan Is Doubling Down on US Dealers | Tiago Castro on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into one connected system that actually runs the work. If your AI isn’t driving real outcomes, it’s time to take a closer…

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May 8, 2026

Predicting customer value is changing how dealers think

Dealers are starting to quantify missed opportunities in their customer base. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains how predictive models are assigning value to customers who haven’t been engaged. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…

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May 8, 2026

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Tiago Castro, Chuck Turck, & William Demaree | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Tiago Castro, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales at Nissan Group of North America. - Chuck Turck, Fixed Operations Director at Classic Cadillac and Subaru - William Demaree, Group Director of Fixed Operations at Tom Wood Group This episode is brought to you by: Podium –…

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May 7, 2026

Why CDPs are becoming essential in auto retail

CDPs are becoming a bigger focus in auto retail. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains why unifying customer data into a single profile is improving how dealers operate and market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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May 7, 2026

How Bad Data is Cannibalizing Your AI Strategy

Today, I'm joined by Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at CDK Global, to discuss the critical shift from viewing AI as a "tool" to an operational strategy that prevents massive profit leakage. Brian explains why nearly 60% of dealer data is currently "dirty," how consumer AI agents are…

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May 6, 2026

How Dealers Are Replacing Third-Party Dependence With Social Content | Omar Mo on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into one connected system that actually runs the work. If your AI isn’t driving real outcomes, it’s time to take a closer…

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May 6, 2026

What top car salespeople are doing differently

High performers in car sales don’t always follow the same playbook. Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains why some prioritize trust over short-term tactics. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware and @Zurich.Insurance

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May 6, 2026

One Year of DDL with the Car Dealership Guy Team | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Cole Short, Head of Content & Creative Strategy at Car Dealership Guy - Jay Law, Head of Partnerships at Car Dealership Guy - Ash Savage, Head of Editorial at Car Dealership Guy - Yossi Levi, Chief Car Guy at Car Dealership Guy This episode is brought…

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May 5, 2026

How this dealer moves 800 cars a month without a digital buyer

Moving 800 cars a month without a digital buyer isn’t typical– Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains how long-standing relationships and boots on the ground drive their volume. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware…

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May 5, 2026

How AI-Powered Sourcing Is Solving Used Car Acquisition

Today, Sam D'Arc is joined by Sam Hatch, General Manager at JRR Motor Sales, to discuss how he moved his top salesperson into a dedicated buying center to source 70+ units off the street in a single month. We discuss the "Matrix" view of inventory data, the spicy reality of…

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May 4, 2026

Most Sales Teams Are Only Working at 50% (Here’s the Fix) | Kyle Coleman on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into one connected system that actually runs the work. If your AI isn’t driving real outcomes, it’s time to take a closer…

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May 4, 2026

Kyle Coleman on Path to 40 Stores, Scott Pharr on F&I Pay Plan | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Kyle Coleman, President & CEO of Coleman Automotive Group - Scott Pharr, COO & Partner of P4 Automotive This episode is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into…

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May 4, 2026

The Generic Car Ad is Dying

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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May 3, 2026

Why social media is a massive advantage for dealers

The way dealers are building local visibility is changing. Todd Hatch, Service Director at @Palmspringsnissan explains why social media is becoming the primary channel for reaching customers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business

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May 3, 2026

Tariff Refunds Are Coming… Don’t Expect Prices to Drop

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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