Asking for a friend - Impressive robots, Mr. Musk, good thing they will never possess the ability to… I don’t know… Be the head writer of a dealer-owned media publishing company focused on fostering community and equipping dealers with what they need to provide the best possible customer experience. Because NOBODY would buy that model. Nobody.
Free idea - 1. Get this process down to a few hours. 2. Put it in a big transparent tube. 3. Make it like build-a-bear, but for electric cars. 4. Profit
TL; DR - Toyota is still downshifting to deal with chip shortages but confident about finishing their personal race for this year and EV adoption… less so about staying relevant in zero-emission states.
Axios is owned by Cox Enterprises, which cannot see the future, but has been a trusted data-backed opinion for over 100 years. Whatever it looks like, the future is coming… Let's be ready!
You know what they say - Vibes don’t lie, but AI is responsible for some of the funniest mistakes on the internet. It’s us, we are “they.”
TL:DR - Customers who can wait on buying a used car are waiting and customers who cannot wait are paying elevated prices. Both need to know dealers are in this weird season with them. Otherwise, somebody else will set the narrative.
December 31, 2034 is shaping up to be the month end to end all month ends…
We like Scott. Not only because the first 3 letters of his name are the same as the first 3 of the brand he represents, but also because he believes in the driver still, you know, driving the car!
Shell games are great for between innings at 4 hour long baseball games. Work environments…not so much…
It is not unusual for OEMs to launch models outside the US at all, BUT we are curious to see how much more often it becomes in light of the US Tax Credit rules.
A “lower quarter” amid a higher month and year to date feels like fertile ground for recession noise. Don’t be confused, friends!
Trick Shots are cool, but starting small is ok. Practice by throwing this email at somebody who will enjoy it and see if you can hit their inbox.
TL:DR - GM’s offices are lonely, Ford’s logo is AWOL, and Stellantis’ EVs are practicing their “bonjour.”
Somebody is going to meet the needs of EV owners in your community. Why not you?
Fun Fact - Corvettes are actually 2nd only to reindeer-powered sleigh for toy delivery.
TL;DR - At Walmart you can buy socks, a blender, a month's supply of groceries, and a tent that sleeps 20, but they are still switching it up to connect with Gen Z. We wonder what that means for auto retail?
VW is closer to their “Overtake Tesla by 2030” goal, yes, but they are also better friends with Canada…which is its own reward.
Sure, when GM recycles batteries it’s cool, but when we do it it’s all “Who took the batteries out of the TV remote?”
At the end of the day, what the consumer wants is the tie-breaking vote. 100 years of trust and loyalty have customer favor on dealers. Now, what needs to be done to deserve it 100, 10, and even 1 year in the future?
Confidence boost - It’s pretty cool this is exactly how all us non-scientists would have tested the strength of balloon houses too.
TL;DR - Renault is helping employees with inflation, Mercedes has nothing to say, and Toyota is leaving Russia for real real.
Welcome to Tennessee, Jim! Home of notable people like Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, and two members of the ASOTU Crew.
Cars, community, charity, and care: ingredients found in the recipe for continuing to shift the cultural perceptions of auto 😁
If we can trust AI with our brains, we should definitely be able to trust AI with our customers!
