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Jesse Chan
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Making Cents of the Car Business. Join us as we talk about the ideas, decisions, people, and organizations that made the automotive business the way it is today. Do you have a question about the car business or shopping for a car that you would like answered on the show? Email companycarspodcast@gmail.com with your question and you might be featured on the show!

  1. 12/11/2023

    E35: Overseas Delivery Programs

    Overseas Delivery Programs, what they are, how did we end up with them briefly during the 1990s and 2000s, why we only have 1 program standing, and whether that program (Volvo) is a good idea or not. I also talk about my rental of a brand new Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury from Hertz in Phoenix, AZ.

    26 min

  2. 10/29/2023

    E34: 2023 Market Update and Drive By

    Howdy! For this long belated episode, I do a drive-by of three of the most impactful events in the automotive market this year: 1) Tesla's continued price cuts, which launched an EV price battle, 2) is EV demand saturating?, and 3) how high interest rates have impacted certain corners of the car market. I also discuss a rental car roulette that is a minivan- my favorite category of cars! I drive a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Touring-L from Budget Rent-a-Car!

    42 min

  3. 01/14/2023

    E33: The Big Tesla Price Cuts

    On this emergency episode of the podcast, I evaluate and assess the big Tesla price cuts implemented on January 13, 2023 and what the immediate implications for other automakers, current Tesla owners, and EV shoppers.  I also talk about a fun rental car roulette- a Ford Mustang Ecoboost Convertible!

    41 min

  4. 01/08/2023

    E32: 2022 in Review and Thoughts on 2023

    On the first episode of 2023, I reflect on how the automotive market went in 2022 for consumers, dealers, and automakers and talk about how 2023 might unfold. I also evaluate a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid that was surprisingly available at Hertz!

    30 min

  5. 09/14/2022

    E31: The End of the Manual Transmission

    On this episode, I mourn the end of the manual transmission and discuss how from a business perspective we've wound up at this point. I also discuss the first pickup truck on rental car roulette! Have an automotive related question? Send it to companycarspodcast@gmail.com!

    29 min

  6. 08/22/2022

    E30: Car Buying Today vs. Pre-Pandemic: An Interview with the Alberts Family

    On this episode, I interview the Alberts family (Jeff, Maria, and Stephanie) about their car buying experiences pre-pandemic (Stephanie) and today (Jeff and Maria). Having been involved in both purchases, we talk about their car buying experiences, how it's changed, and their advice for car shoppers today. I also briefly discuss a second appearance on rental car roulette for the Ford Edge, which has been refreshed for 2022 with minor updates!

    38 min

  7. 08/08/2022

    E29: The Death of the Affordable New Car

    In this episode, I explore the death of the affordable new car, with average new car prices rising to over $46,000 recently (up from $39,000 in December 2020). I'll discuss why the average price has jumped so dramatically, why this issue has flown under the radar, and my thoughts on how this will trend over the next few years.  I'm also revisiting a previous rental car roulette selection, the Mazda CX-30 2.5S Select.

    28 min

  8. 06/27/2022

    E28: What Makes a Car Influential? And Influential Cars of the Past 25 Years

    In this episode, I talk about what makes a new car "influential" for the automotive business, in my opinion, and share thoughts on the three most influential products of the past 25 years. I also discuss another rental car roulette, where I experience the current generation Ford Escape with the 1.5L 3-cylinder engine. Have a question about the automotive business? Send it in to companycarspodcast@gmail.com!

    38 min
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Making Cents of the Car Business. Join us as we talk about the ideas, decisions, people, and organizations that made the automotive business the way it is today. Do you have a question about the car business or shopping for a car that you would like answered on the show? Email companycarspodcast@gmail.com with your question and you might be featured on the show!

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  • Creator
    Jesse Chan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jesse Chan
  • Show Website
    Company Cars