So you are telling me out of 7 verticals, auto is the only one that doesn’t have a social media platform that it should stay away from…um, time to hire that content creator, eh?
Long story short: VW may hang on to some cash fluidity but delay the beginning of their electrification journey. Also, somehow the year 2030 STILL managed to find its way into this story.
If the economy was an apple tree, automotive would be in the apples… and the leaves… also the roots and branches…
But, for real, how much dealer merch does Santa wear on December 24th?
This is a real homerun (maybe the wrong sports metaphor, but oh well) for Magic and GM. Great work, team!
TL; DR- Toyota announces new Prius models, Ford announces new in-house production plans, and GM announces (even more) deals to keep battery production profitable.
Carefree+ is a 🥬 great name and all, but have you considered 🍃 calling the program🍂 “Turn a new LEAF?” Maybe it is too late 🍁 to change it, just keep that name for the next 🍀 idea.
Beyond the material needs being met by Findlay’s gift is the wonderful feeling that "somebody has your back." Kids don’t always recognize it at the moment, but when they grow up, they will remember who cared, and folks like Findlay will be on the list. 🌋
And the award for song that makes you want to live alone in the wilderness goes to “Carolina” by Taylor Swift - Charity@asotu.com
A trusted dealer is the only piece of the automotive industry the average consumer ever encounters. The story you tell them about what is happening in the rest of the industry will build or shake confidence in the whole ecosystem. #NoPressure
Eventually, Tesla will not be the dominant name in EVs. Big legacy OEMs, once up to full speed, will overtake them. So the path to continued powerful relevance may be in collaboration (by standardizing charging tech) and control of resources (like the charging infrastructure.)
From the point of view of the participant, this is pretty dope, too - pay $50 for a car OR the satisfaction of helping children escape poverty and housing insecurity. Fantastic work, Veneeca and Integrity!
Goodbye forever r/MildlyInteresting, you were boring the entire time.
Some news and memes, you know the deal!
Feel free to pass our notes to your used car manager.
Some November giveaways are turkey, and some help you get to the turkey. Both are great!
TL; DR - The EU bans ICE at home, but play your cards right, and they will sell you some. Germany is still business friends with China. Carvana is still learning how deep a down month goes.
Chips are only becoming more essential as technology advances. Who knows, in ten years chips may be worth more than 100 verified accounts on Twitter. #TopicalJoke
TL; DR- Jaguar Land Rover prepares for them newfangled electronic automobiles, EVs were nearly one-sixth of Porsche’s deliveries last year, and a student design prototype car eats carbon.
Most of the McDonald's employees we've met would love to build cars for $25/hr. What's REALLY going on here, Subaru? You can tell us.
Friends, we need you to know that every single time we write about being moved by the generosity dealers show children, we mean it with our whole hearts. This one, again, totally blown away.
Character development is so important in good storytelling. For instance, want to make a character a dad? Give him a beard and an ax. People will just assume from there.
Google's digital test cars and Rivian's electric Amazon vans (with memes)
The best way to prepare for the future is to embrace your present. New inventory levels will return to “normal” eventually. Let’s not wait till then to thrive.
We love how often these dealer stories include charity AND compassion. Each are wonderful, but together they seem to multiply.