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Broker-driven sales are *complicating* how demand is measured at the store level. Some OEMs are responding by tightening policies to keep customer relationships tied to the retailer. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, explains how this is influencing valuations and store performance. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…
Showing real out-the-door pricing upfront is gaining traction. Some dealership sales teams are presenting transparent quotes early to keep momentum and maintain trust. Fred Emich IV, Partner at @EmichAutomotive, explains how this is shaping the in-store experience. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…
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Some brands that leaned heavily into EV are now rebalancing toward ICE and hybrid. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, explains how those product shifts are showing up in dealer demand and profitability. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…
Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Vice President & General Manager of Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura David Boice, Founder & CEO of TeamVelocity Sanjay Varnwal, Co-Founder & CEO of Spyne.ai Danny Zaslavsky, Co-Founder and President of VINCUE This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – A full-service, fully…
Data from Voice of the Customer Q3 2025. Check out the latest dealership experience trends shaping brand reputation. → https://carguymedia.com/49JefUi | @widewail 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…
Dealership buy-sell activity is re-accelerating. More owners are re-entering the market as macro uncertainty eases and pent-up seller demand comes forward. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, explains what he’s seeing in M&A conversations. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Today I’m joined by Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners. We dig into why Q4 buy-sell activity is suddenly exploding, which franchises are becoming “must-own” (and which aren’t), how rate cuts are reshaping buyer math, and get a sneak peek at the latest Haig Report before its released. This episode…
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Product readiness is becoming a defining factor in EV sales momentum. Fred Emich IV, Partner at @EmichAutomotive, explains how software stability and reliability are shaping customer confidence. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CDKGlobal, @Lotlinx and CDG…
Today's show features: Alex Perdikis, CEO, Koons Motors, Inc. Michael Wood, GM of Jaguar Land Rover Chantilly Nick Huff, Used Car Director at Fred Martin Superstore This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – A full-service, fully integrated, tech-enabled advertising agency that drives measurable results through performance marketing,…
Data from The Expert Sit-Down: A Conversation on What’s Working Now for the Modern Dealership → https://carguymedia.com/4974gbc | CarWars 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…
Templated deal structures are gaining traction in EV retail. Sales teams are presenting clear pricing upfront— Reducing back-and-forth and keeping transactions moving. Fred Emich IV, Partner at @EmichAutomotive, explains how this model is helping close EV transactions smoothly. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…
Today I’m joined by Fred Emich IV, Partner at Emich Automotive. We cover how Emich Automotive became the #1 EV retailer for Kia, the challenges Fred’s faced as Chairman of VW’s National Dealer Council, and the evolving threat Scout poses to VW dealers — plus much more. This episode is…
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Today's show features: Jeff Ramsey, CMO of Ourisman Auto Group Brian Kramer, EVP, Dealer Growth & Success at Cars Commerce Dustin Clark, CMO of Andy Mohr Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – A full-service, fully integrated, tech-enabled advertising agency that drives measurable results through…
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Service retention is becoming the core driver of lifetime customer value. Shane Wilson, President at Connected Dealer Services, explains how owning the service relationship keeps customers returning for their next vehicle. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Customer loyalty is increasingly consolidating at the group level. Shane Wilson, President at Connected Dealer Services, breaks down how centralized inventory and customer data are keeping shoppers within one dealership ecosystem. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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