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Mid-June Check-Up with Cox Auto

Mid-June Check-Up with Cox Auto

Supply and demand are a little down, but the auto industry is still lookin’ strong. 💪

MINI Cars, Big Animal-Loving Hearts

MINI Cars, Big Animal-Loving Hearts

If one were to buy a MINI, how many dogs could one theoretically adopt and still be able to take home in one trip? At least like 10, right? Asking for a friend…

Nom Nom News

Nom Nom News

On a scale from “Ah, Heck Yeah!” to “Oh, Heck No!,” how interested are you to try lab-grown meat? Hit reply and let us know!

Considering Commercial BEV Fleets?

Considering Commercial BEV Fleets?

Just like most things, trying something new can be difficult and scary, but careful consideration and planning will set you up for success.

Vroomin’ and Groomin’ at Strickland’s Stratford Toyota

Vroomin’ and Groomin’ at Strickland’s Stratford Toyota

100% sure we love this initiative. Not 100% sure we’d let a barber give us a trim while wearing sunglasses. 😎

Just Human Stuff

Just Human Stuff

Being a person is tough and kinda icky.

Motor Morsels: Suzuki, Rivian, and Hyundai

Motor Morsels: Suzuki, Rivian, and Hyundai

Suzuki's making flying cars, Rivian's adopting Tesla's chargers, and Hyundai e-SUVs are being investigated.

Improving Dealer Websites

Improving Dealer Websites

What would you add to this list?

Cavender Cares About Our Military

Cavender Cares About Our Military

Cavender’s is always proud to support and uplift our military heroes, and we are always proud to support and uplift their heart-warming efforts.

Squid Game: The Show: The Gameshow

Squid Game: The Show: The Gameshow

Is it a great and original idea? Meh. Is it a popular idea that Netflix can afford to produce? You bet ya!

Motor Morsels: Tesla, Ford, Nissan, Stellantis

Motor Morsels: Tesla, Ford, Nissan, Stellantis

Musk says robo-driving is still going to make or break Tesla. Ford says China is winning at EVs and it is better to take notes than deny it. Nissan Canada and FLO are not getting in on the charging standard just yet. Stellantis says it will release a $27K EV as an affordable option.

May Data Dips

May Data Dips

We don’t have a degree in data science or finance, but we are friends with John Ellis which is pretty close.

Ciocca Has Their Community “Covered”

Ciocca Has Their Community “Covered”

We had to give this story a spotlight! Making sure your community has food is beautifully human, but making sure their kids have diapers is neighborly. 👶

Wes, Monty, and Uber

Wes, Monty, and Uber

"That rabbit's got a vicious streak a mile wide! It's a killer!" "What's he do? Nibble your bum?"

Motor Morsels: Startup Surge, Fake Transmission, Hydro-Royce, and Demand and Demand

Motor Morsels: Startup Surge, Fake Transmission, Hydro-Royce, and Demand and Demand

EV startups have unexplained up period, Automakers are still talking about putting fake sound and shifters in EVs, Rolls-Royce may ditch BEVs for Hydrogen, and Tesla upped the price of its charging standard.

All Things Branding Pt.2

All Things Branding Pt.2

Last week David Long and the All Things Used Cars community spoke about personal branding and its impact on sales.

Prancing Horses Found in Barn

Prancing Horses Found in Barn

No, not THOSE kinds of horses. 🐴

Paige Goodwin: The Importance of Service, Mentorship, and 1989 Ford Probe GTs

Paige Goodwin: The Importance of Service, Mentorship, and 1989 Ford Probe GTs

Chopping it up with the lovely Director of Digital Retailing for Group 1 Automotive, Paige Goodwin.

The Last of Us IRL

The Last of Us IRL

This seems fun, but the real terror will almost definitely be the line to get in. Miss us with that noise.

New Florida Bill Blocks DTC Car Sales

New Florida Bill Blocks DTC Car Sales

Where would OEMs be if all the dealers said, “ok, sure, go direct. Best wishes,” and bailed? We aren’t sure, but Central Florida in June seems like a good metaphor for it.

Motor Morsels: BenzGPT, Electric Bubble, Tossing Cash, UK’s Little Buddy

Motor Morsels: BenzGPT, Electric Bubble, Tossing Cash, UK’s Little Buddy

TL; DR– Mercedes automates texting while driving, Porsche build an electric Bat-mo-bubble, Stellantis is spreading its battery investments out, and the UK has a new tiny EV with a tiny price.

A New Beatles Song?

A New Beatles Song?

The Beatles continue to transcend time, proving that even in the digital age, all you need is love (and maybe a little computational magic). 🤖

Motor Morsels: High Point, 2000 hp, E-Beetle, and New Plant Who Dis?

Motor Morsels: High Point, 2000 hp, E-Beetle, and New Plant Who Dis?

TL; DR – Toyota hits a high, Lotus gets hardcore, VW pinches pennies, and Ford goes to Germany.

New Cars Are Cheaper, Leasing EVs is Even Cheaper

New Cars Are Cheaper, Leasing EVs is Even Cheaper

It feels like 8 minutes ago leasing was at risk due to shifting prices. Now this. It all just proves change is the only constant, y’all.

Filling Monroe’s Food Pantry

Filling Monroe’s Food Pantry

No one is at their best when they’re hungry, but the power of community and compassion can make all the difference for those in need. ❣️