Car Dealership Guy Bites

Car Dealership Guy

Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you ahead with quick, daily insights into automotive retail—delivered in under 5 minutes to fit your busy day. Featuring three focused segments: Daily Dealer: Fresh auto industry news & insights, delivered every weekday. The Breakdown: Deep dives into trends, strategies, and shifts shaping auto retail. The Weekly: A roundup of the top five must-know industry headlines from the week. Perfect for dealers, industry pros, and car enthusiasts—Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you informed in minutes.

  1. Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force

    04/15/2025

    Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force

    Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-hints-at-some-reprieve-on-auto-tariffs-2025-04-15 2. EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-makers-roll-out-conquest-offers-as-tesla-trade-ins-climb-2025-04-15 3. Hyundai assembles task force to build its own EV batteries — report https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/hyundai-assembles-task-force-to-build-its-own-ev-batteries-report-2025-04-15 This episode is brought to you by Impel — Want tailored customer experiences at every touchpoint? There’s AI for that. Impel’s AI Operating System is helping dealerships boost engagement, drive more revenue, and keep customers coming back—across marketing, chat, sales, and service. And with the new AI Knowledge Bank, updates are simple. Just train it once, and every conversation reflects the latest incentives, service policies, or even tariff responses. It’s personalized, one-to-one service—at scale, and with less effort. Explore the possibilities of AI by visiting impel.ai/cdg. Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

    5 min
  2. Daily Dealer:  Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV

    04/14/2025

    Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV

    Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14 3. Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/subaru-teases-rugged-electric-suv-ahead-of-new-york-auto-show-debut-2025-04-15 This episode is brought to you by Impel — Want tailored customer experiences at every touchpoint? There’s AI for that. Impel’s AI Operating System is helping dealerships boost engagement, drive more revenue, and keep customers coming back—across marketing, chat, sales, and service. And with the new AI Knowledge Bank, updates are simple. Just train it once, and every conversation reflects the latest incentives, service policies, or even tariff responses. It’s personalized, one-to-one service—at scale, and with less effort. Explore the possibilities of AI by visiting impel.ai/cdg. Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

    5 min
  3. 04/12/2025

    The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act

    Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations. 2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From America, For America,” which offers employee pricing to all U.S. customers 3. The end of March kicked off a mad dash to dealerships—a sugar high of car sales, driven by fears of what’s coming next. 4. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price was $47,462, down slightly from February’s revised figure 5. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno—known to some as the GOP’s rising “car czar”—is quickly becoming a key player in President Trump’s vision to reshape the auto industry. Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. This episode is brought to you by: Pencilwrench from StoneEagle – Technicians hate writing repair stories, but incomplete documentation risks unpaid warranty claims. That’s why smart dealers are using Pencilwrench to save time, eliminate frustration, and ensure they get fully compensated for every repair. See how it works at https://bit.ly/3DscNIw and get free setup and training when you sign up for one year. Mention code CDGWRENCH during your demo — and tell them Car Dealership Guy sent you! Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. Prefer to read? Take a look at the companion newsletter for this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

    6 min
  4. Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential

    04/11/2025

    Daily Dealer: Pre-tariff demand adds 153,000 sales in March, ADAS features annoying drivers, auto shows still influential

    Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/pre-tariff-pull-ahead-demand-adds-extra-153-000-vehicle-sales-in-march-2025-04-11 2. Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-tech-is-advancing-but-demand-not-so-much-2025-04-11 3. In-person auto shows still move metal—even in a digital age https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/in-person-auto-shows-still-move-metal-even-in-a-digital-age-2025-04-11 This episode is brought to you by PayJunction—Most dealers think they’re stuck with the payment processor baked into their DMS—but PayJunction is changing that. With lower rates, more features, and tools like surcharging, dealers keep more of every transaction—without losing integration. Don’t let your payment system limit your success. Take your payment processing to the next level at https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

    4 min
  5. Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor

    04/10/2025

    Daily Dealer: New car prices flat in March, Kia reveals future EV roadmap, BMW pushes back against Trump’s trade advisor

    Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/march-new-car-prices-stay-flat-but-sub-30k-models-are-fading-2025-04-10 2. Kia is targeting 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-targets-4m-global-sales-by-2030-with-evs-leading-the-charge-2025-04-10 3. BMW fires back at White House trade advisor Peter Navarro https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/bmw-fires-back-at-white-house-trade-advisor-peter-navarro-2025-04-10 This episode is brought to you by PayJunction—Most dealers think they’re stuck with the payment processor baked into their DMS—but PayJunction is changing that. With lower rates, more features, and tools like surcharging, dealers keep more of every transaction—without losing integration. Don’t let your payment system limit your success. Take your payment processing to the next level at https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

    4 min
  6. Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future

    04/09/2025

    Daily Dealer: Ford CEO talks tariffs, missed car payments near record levels, Toyota’s EV future

    Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. Ford CEO on tariffs: ‘This is a moment for Ford to differentiate itself’ https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-on-tariffs-this-is-a-moment-for-ford-to-differentiate-itself-2025-04-09 2. Americans are missing their car payments at a staggering rate https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/americans-are-missing-their-car-payments-at-a-staggering-rate-2025-04-09 3. Toyota accelerates EV strategy with 15 new models planned by 2027 — report https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/toyota-accelerates-ev-strategy-with-15-new-models-planned-by-2027-report-2025-04-09 This episode is brought to you by PayJunction—Most dealers think they’re stuck with the payment processor baked into their DMS—but PayJunction is changing that. With lower rates, more features, and tools like surcharging, dealers keep more of every transaction—without losing integration. Don’t let your payment system limit your success. Take your payment processing to the next level at https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at insights@cardealershipguy.org. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

    5 min

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Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you ahead with quick, daily insights into automotive retail—delivered in under 5 minutes to fit your busy day. Featuring three focused segments: Daily Dealer: Fresh auto industry news & insights, delivered every weekday. The Breakdown: Deep dives into trends, strategies, and shifts shaping auto retail. The Weekly: A roundup of the top five must-know industry headlines from the week. Perfect for dealers, industry pros, and car enthusiasts—Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you informed in minutes.