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Every step toward renewable energy is a step away from geopolitical decisions based on oil exports and who may withhold them.
TL: DR - Ford had the most auto recalls in 2022. The house-powering feature of the F-150 Lightning has proven itself. Eventually, Ford EVs could replace bonfires at outdoor get-togethers.
Hey, it’s time to delete all your Tweets asking why Canoo trucks look like bubble gum 1 breath away from popping. They got lawyers, y’all!
Pushback Proverb - Incentives now are better than fines later.
Taking time to celebrate our victories is important. Taking time to celebrate 20+ victories in a month is required.
All we know is it's based on a play about a man trying to reconnect with his daughter, and every still image from the movie makes us sad. Even just that description sounds like an award-winning movie.
Threats like these are usually listed in the first paragraph when researching why the US has auto dealer laws.
Obviously, there is nothing wrong with adjusting course based on new information. It’s just funny when “never” and “always” become “sometimes.”
Honestly, we had to check the date on this announcement because we forgot there were still brands holding out.
Tragically, 27 people perished in the blizzard. Thanks to people like the team at West Herr looking out for one another, that number isn’t much larger.
They don’t call country music “three chords and the TRUTH” for nothing, y’all.
TL; DR - Rivian removed some features despite previous claims those days were behind them. Cadillac’s first EV is a Cadillac, indeed. Nio’s production projection and stock value took a hit.
The auto industry is a global ecosystem. Russia is investing in building cars, but what are they gonna Putin ‘em without components from “unfriendly” nations?
Every vehicle is an off-road vehicle if you are brave enough.
When we say dealers are dedicated to getting folks where they need to go, we usually mean “selling them the car they need.” This is a welcome surprise!
*Fingers crossed* “Robot Ronald McDonald Vs Godzilla crossover movie”
This looks like a down week for Tesla. Just like “what goes up must come down,” we like to remember, “What goes down could bounce back (OR shatter instantly on impact).” It’s really anybody’s guess.
Toyota really cut production projections all year and then broke their own record. You win every game you write your own rules for, y’all.
You don’t need to be an accountant or senator to understand “taxes = less” is helpful.
Good techs don’t grow on trees. They grow in service departments willing to give them the training and patience needed to become masters. Fantastic stuff, Chastang!
Four ways digital analytics can properly diagnose your dealership marketing strategies!
We didn’t forget these topics we just figured everybody was as fatigued by them as we are. Here is a snapshot- now try to ignore the news until Monday, friends.
We love this ASOTU fam and are grateful for you this holiday season for being willing to be a part of the shift in culture and perception of this great industry! Have a Merry Christmas!
We never know what Elon will do next, but we do know a portion of the population will call it brilliant, a portion of the population will call it pointless, and a small portion of the population will change jobs.