Smart dealers aren’t just watching sales— They’re tracking every *part* of the store in real time. Christian Crain, VP of Operations at @CrainTeam1, breaks down how top operators stay dialed in. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment This episode is brought to you by: Mia – Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like…
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*Volume* dealers are used to selling under MSRP— But when tariff panic hit, demand spiked and pricing strategies flipped overnight. Christian Crain, VP of Operations at @CrainTeam1, explains the impact. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @qmerit,…
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Today I’m joined by Christian Crain, VP of Operations at Crain Automotive — a 16-store dealer group based in Arkansas. We dig into a story that’s both unique and all too common in the car business: generational turmoil, how control can fracture a family, what it takes for the next…
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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. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14…
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. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14…
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Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: This episode is brought to you by: Mia – Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just…
Tariffs just flipped the market— Some tariffs are paused but uncertainty is still lingering... And dealers are shifting strategy fast. Frank Zombo, VP of Sales at @autohaulerexchange, explains how record shipments show who's playing offense. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…
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Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations. 2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From…
The used car market is heating up— And dealers are back in day-trader mode. Tom Bear, Head of Used Vehicle Operations at @CableDahmerAutomotiveGroup, shares his 3-part playbook for winning the buy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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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. Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/pre-tariff-pull-ahead-demand-adds-extra-153-000-vehicle-sales-in-march-2025-04-11 2. Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-tech-is-advancing-but-demand-not-so-much-2025-04-11 3. In-person auto shows still…
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The used car market is surging as automotive tariffs hold— But chasing inventory without a strategy could get costly fast. Stephan Morris, Head of Used Vehicle Operations at @CableDahmerAutomotiveGroup, explains why smart car buying matters more than ever. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…
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. March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/march-new-car-prices-stay-flat-but-sub-30k-models-are-fading-2025-04-10 2. Kia is targeting 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-targets-4m-global-sales-by-2030-with-evs-leading-the-charge-2025-04-10…
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 Tom Bear, Platform Used Car Director at Cable Dahmer Automotive Group, Stephan Morris, Used Vehicle Acquisition Manager at Cable…
After Jaguar's controversial rebrand last year, here's where it's headed. The automaker is leaning into *bold* design, niche appeal, and EV tech, aiming for 8,000 to 10,000 U.S. units a year. Michael Wood, GM at @landrovervirginiabeach9885 , shares how the brand is getting back to its roots. ➤ Stream the…
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. Ford CEO on tariffs: ‘This is a moment for Ford to differentiate itself’ https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-on-tariffs-this-is-a-moment-for-ford-to-differentiate-itself-2025-04-09 2. Americans are missing their car payments at a staggering rate https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/americans-are-missing-their-car-payments-at-a-staggering-rate-2025-04-09…
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