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…
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…
Car pricing on listing sites is getting harder to trust… And both dealers and buyers are feeling it. Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at @vinartautogroup shares his perspective on what’s happening with third-party listing sites. ➤ 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 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…
The car leasing cliff from the pandemic is starting to hit— Most dealers just don’t see it yet. Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at @vinartautogroup, breaks down what’s unfolding at his stores. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at Vinart Dealerships. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Phone Ninjas - Is your store missing opportunities before they even hit the lot? Phone Ninjas helps dealers maximize every opportunity…
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…
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…
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention,…
9 of 10 consumers prefer a "flexible" car buying experience (Autotrader). Pre-negotiated pricing and remote appraisals are making that a reality. @BenzsandBowTies, GSM of North Olmsted Mercedes-Benz (@Mbohio), explains how dealerships are adapting. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Auto lenders turn to AI to cut loan processing costs and time 2. Strong new car supply might provide short-term buffer from tariff impact—report 3. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida could be replaced…
Chasing the highest bidder in the car biz doesn’t always pay. @BenzsandBowTies, GSM of North Olmsted Mercedes-Benz (@Mbohio), breaks down why the long game wins big. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @openlaneus, @autohaulerexchange, and CDG Recruiting