Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Trump moves to hit EU with 25% tariffs ‘on cars and all other things’ 2. Senator Bernie Moreno claims new legislation will lower car prices 3. New York dealer says state’s EV…
"Big changes coming over the next 12-24 months. For some dealers, it means growth. For others, it means sitting on inventory they can’t move. Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal of We Auto, explains what’s ahead. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
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 Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer…
36% of consumers want to buy cars online. But only 5% actually do. Why? Most think they’ll get a worse deal—so they still buy in-store. Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal of We Auto, explains what’s holding digital retail back. ➤ 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 Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Michael Speigl, Dealer Principal of We Auto, a Michigan-based dealer group. We discuss the lessons he learned from working for Lithia and how they shaped his own dealerships, why he’s investing over $250K in company culture,…
Some dealers risk major fines over... credit card surcharges. Why? State laws, compliance rules, and secret shoppers catch them off guard. Julie Douglas, President at @dealerpay, breaks down the issue. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @dealerpay
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 Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer…
The secret to a winning dealership culture? Jennica Krebsbach, Controller at @vanhornautomotivegroup5193, shares how they get their dealership teams fully bought in. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @dealerpay
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 Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer…
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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 Jennica Krebsbach, Controller at Van Horn Auto Group, and Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay. This 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 Experian Automotive—Life moves fast—new jobs, homes, and families make it tough to keep up with your dealership’s customers. And in fact—61% of dealer…
Market exclusivity is a cheat code for car dealerships: Less price competition, better margins, and dominant local demand prevent a *race to the bottom.* Brett Sutherlin, Owner at Sutherlin Automotive Group, explains why. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: The new car market split: Winners, losers, and what’s next This episode is brought to you by: Car Wars – Car Wars is the trusted partner for discerning dealerships…
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Where are the biggest dealers placing their bets? Matt Bowers, Owner of @MattBowersAutoGroup, shares his approach. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx and CDG Recruiting
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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. Asbury Automotive Group set to buy The Herb Chambers Companies in billion-dollar acquisition 2. Winter storm delays expected to fuel new car sales spike in February 3. Toyota tells dealers to prepare…
The dealership’s *most reliable* moneymaker, even as the car market shifts: Service. Brett Sutherlin, Owner at Sutherlin Automotive Group, breaks down how their car buyers bring in $17K in lifetime value. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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Many dealerships know this: Push too hard, and service customers walk. Brett Sutherlin, owner of Sutherlin Automotive Group, explains their approach to selling out service. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by DriveHRIS, @CDKGlobal, and CDG Recruiting
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 Auto Hauler Exchange—Tired of slow, overpriced vehicle transport? Skip the brokers and take control with Auto Hauler Exchange. Connect directly with 5,000+ vetted…