Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: Amazon Autos wants to sell used cars—here’s what it can’t screw up This episode is brought to you by: CRC Transport – If you’re tired of unreliable vehicle transport…
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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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…
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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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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…