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March 29, 2025

3 Levers to 10X dealership sales

Dahl Automotive grew from $40M to $450M in just 10 years. How? - More used cars - New revenue streams - Steady expansion Andrew Dahl, President at @dahlauto, explains the 3 levers behind their 10x run. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your…

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March 29, 2025

Cars are going to get expensive

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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March 29, 2025

The Weekly: White House tariffs Breakdown, Hyundai's $21B US investment, Auto loan fraud tops $9 ...

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. White House adds clarity to President Trump’s 25% auto tariff announcement 2. Hyundai pledges $21B U.S. expansion as automakers brace for tariffs 3. President Trump’s auto tariffs spark global backlash 4. Auto…

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March 28, 2025

Bad data is killing car sales 💀

Dealership data is getting more valuable by the day— But many stores are still running on *dirty* records. Chad Rycenga, Chief Product Officer at @AuthenticomMedia explains how data hygiene is driving a better customer experience. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…

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March 28, 2025

🚨 Auto Tariffs Are Coming—Now What?

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March 28, 2025

Daily Dealer: New vehicle sales surge in March, global leaders respond to auto tariffs, car insur...

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 Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted…

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March 19, 2025

The "dealer problem" holding Nissan back

Nissan sales per dealership are too low... But with restructuring already underway, *slashing* the dealer network isn’t likely an option. Vinay Shahani, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at @nissanusa, explains how they’re trying to fix throughput without pulling stores. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…

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March 19, 2025

The Safest Car Brand In 2025?

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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March 19, 2025

Daily Dealer: Auto loan delinquency update, Mazda dials back EV investment, Nvidia and GM partner...

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 Uber for Business—Courtesy transportation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a need-to-have. In fact—80% of dealers surveyed by Uber in 2023 say arranging…

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March 18, 2025

Nissan's plan to grow profits

Nissan has a profitability problem that it's determined to fix— How? A mix of product, pricing, and placement. Vinay Shahani, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at @nissanusa, breaks down how they’re working with dealers to drive stronger returns. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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March 18, 2025

Daily Dealer: Six-figure vehicle sales set a new record, Honda to buy batteries from Toyota, BYD’...

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 Uber for Business—Courtesy transportation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a need-to-have. In fact—80% of dealers surveyed by Uber in 2023 say arranging…

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March 18, 2025

Inside Nissan’s Comeback Gameplan: Profitability, Product Mix, & The Long Road Ahead | Vinay Shahani

Today, I’m sitting down with Vinay Shahani, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at Nissan/Infiniti USA. We break down Nissan’s comeback strategy, how its product mix is evolving, whether or not the brand is "over-dealered," and what it all means for the future of the franchise—plus much more. This episode is…

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March 17, 2025

Daily Dealer: Tax refunds fuel used car sales spike, Honda settles with regulators over data priv...

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 Uber for Business—Courtesy transportation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a need-to-have. In fact—80% of dealers surveyed by Uber in 2023 say arranging…

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March 16, 2025

Reality: Tariffs are shaking up the auto industry

Tariffs may be here to stay. As car prices climb, automakers look for ways to hold volume— Consumer and dealers get caught in the middle. Alan Haig, Founder of @Haigpartners, breaks down how tariffs are hitting auto retail. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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March 16, 2025

The Weekly: Car loans get easier to secure, VW kills touch screen controls, BMW floats tariff costs

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Car loans get easier to secure—even for riskier borrowers 2. Dealership service satisfaction holds strong despite repair delays—study 3. Volkswagen reintroduces physical buttons as touchscreen fatigue grows 4. BMW shields U.S. dealers…

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March 15, 2025

Car market outlook for the next 12 months

Everyone thought 2025 was shaping up to be a big year for auto retail... Now post-election sentiment is flipping— And affordability’s still the *elephant* in the room. Alan Haig, Founder of @Haigpartners, breaks down what’s really shaping the road ahead. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy…

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March 15, 2025

Oversupply in luxury vs mainstream car markets

Some dealer lots are oversupplied 3+ months out— But prices remain high and incentives are still limited. Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at @vinartautogroup, breaks down how oversupply is playing out in luxury vs mainstream markets. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…

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March 15, 2025

Over $8000 off a new car?

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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March 15, 2025

The Breakdown: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them

Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them This episode is brought to you by: Pay Junction – Are you leaving money on the table with your…

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March 14, 2025

Manufacturer sales goals may hurt car buyers

Stair-step programs (OEM bonuses for hitting monthly sales targets) don’t just push volume— They can end up *punishing* the car buyer. How? Prices drop and vehicle resale values sink. Alan Haig, Founder of @Haigpartners, breaks down how incentives are impacting the car market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the…

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March 14, 2025

Daily Dealer: Dealership service earns high marks, 3 potential tariff scenarios, Ford CEO rakes i...

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 Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid…

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March 13, 2025

Dealership profits may have hit a new floor

Dealership profits are still double pre-pandemic levels. Why? Service and parts are compensating for front-end sales slow down. Alan Haig, Founder of @Haigpartners, breaks down what’s driving today’s dealership M&A. ➤ 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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March 13, 2025

Daily Dealer: BMW “eats” tariff costs temporarily, dealer sentiment ticks up, next-gen Audi R8 w...

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 Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid…

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March 13, 2025

Buy-Sell Boom or Bust? The Truth About Dealership Mergers in 2025 | Alan Haig pt. 5

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I welcome back Alan Haig, CEO of Haig Partners to discuss: Why dealers are lining up to buy Stellantis stores, Why "Japan Inc." won't let Nissan fail, the vibe shift on dealership profitability in 2025, and how 10 million cars…

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