Conflicting trade values are becoming a *trust* problem in automotive retail. George Chamoun, CEO of @ACVAuctions, explains why pricing consistency may become a competitive advantage for dealerships. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @ACVAuctions
Today's show features: - Scott Morrison, Fixed Operations Director at Mercedes Benz of Hampton - Dave Thomas, Director, Content Marketing at CDK Global - Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Honda and Acura This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Elevate your service department…
Trust in dealership data is becoming a bigger conversation in automotive. Dennis Gingrich, Sales and Finance Director at @TheNielloCompany, explains why more stores are relying on data to reduce routine decision making. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…
In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Dennis Gingrich, Sales and Finance Director at the Niello Company, and George Chamoun, CEO of ACV Auctions to discuss the shift from gut-based appraisals to VIN-specific data science and how Niello Company exploded their lead volume by democratizing…
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The franchise model still has strong defenders in automotive. @BernieMorenoforSenate, (R-OH), explains why he believes Tesla would be more successful with dealers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware, @CDKGlobal and CDG Circles
Today's show features: - Harold Hurst, COO of Purdy Group USA - Adam Crowell, Chief Legal & Strategy Officer at KPA - Seth Dobbs, Co-Chair of National Automotive Practice at FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Replace your dealership shuttle. Uber for…
The rise of Chinese automakers is creating a *new* concern in auto retail. @BernieMorenoforSenate, (R-OH), explains why some dealers are questioning the long term viability of warranty support behind emerging brands. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Today, I'm joined by Sen. Bernie Moreno to discuss his legislative plan to "hermetically seal" the US market from Chinese vehicles to protect national security and dealer valuations. We dive into the $400 billion cost of the EV transition, the "Common Sense" way to handle FTC pricing compliance, and why…
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Today's show features: - Lee Walton, Dealer Principal & Vice President at Bob Allen Ford-Ottawa - Frank Zombo, VP of Sales at Auto Hauler Exchange - Marion Cain, Founder of ACE™ This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Not every service customer needs a loaner. Uber…
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AI performance in dealerships is starting to expose a bigger issue. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains why poor data hygiene is limiting results. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware, @Veramatic-io and…
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Buying cars is becoming a leadership priority in some stores. Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains why GM involvement in the buying process sets the standard for the entire operation. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…
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…
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Dealers are starting to quantify missed opportunities in their customer base. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains how predictive models are assigning value to customers who haven’t been engaged. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Today's show features: - Tiago Castro, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales at Nissan Group of North America. - Chuck Turck, Fixed Operations Director at Classic Cadillac and Subaru - William Demaree, Group Director of Fixed Operations at Tom Wood Group This episode is brought to you by: Podium –…
CDPs are becoming a bigger focus in auto retail. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains why unifying customer data into a single profile is improving how dealers operate and market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
Today, I'm joined by Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at CDK Global, to discuss the critical shift from viewing AI as a "tool" to an operational strategy that prevents massive profit leakage. Brian explains why nearly 60% of dealer data is currently "dirty," how consumer AI agents are…
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High performers in car sales don’t always follow the same playbook. Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains why some prioritize trust over short-term tactics. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware and @Zurich.Insurance
Today's show features: - Cole Short, Head of Content & Creative Strategy at Car Dealership Guy - Jay Law, Head of Partnerships at Car Dealership Guy - Ash Savage, Head of Editorial at Car Dealership Guy - Yossi Levi, Chief Car Guy at Car Dealership Guy This episode is brought…