Yes, franchise protections exist in the US, but bigger things have been changed when you throw enough money at lobbyists. We are not preaching fire and brimstone, but we ARE suggesting you double-check where your brimstone-proof shoes are, just in case.
In a lot of ways Carvana did everything right: sold more cars, had more revenue, and made good use of their big acquisition. Just shows acquiring used inventory for the right price is as difficult as it is critical.
So, in short, the secret sauce for turning insights into actions starts with high-quality insights becoming realistic goals that produce measurable steps with a willingness to fail fast so you can fail forward. With this fresh guidance, ASOTU has work to do, and we know you do too.
Imagine if 10 years ago somebody told you the cure for climate change was a Tesla roof and tie-dye windows. You’d cross the street when you saw them coming, but, apparently, here we are.
Some people: We aren’t mad, we’re just disappointed. Toyota President: Nope, we’re mad.
208 miles seems low compared to some other EVs on the market, but compared to the average person’s daily driving, it seems pretty adequate.
TL:DR — Tesla is getting ready to start selling solar roofs again, may be upgrading the charging experience in unimagined ways, and could be splitting its potentially overvalued stock. What a week!
Oh no! All those diehard Batgirl fans, who definitely exist, will have nothing to watch!
Y’all, GM is fighting to get back on top even if the car that takes them there has to drive itself!
TL:DR — Analysts say car demand is dropping as high prices persist. Automakers say enough backlogged demand already exists to withstand a recession, and demand will never get too low. What do you think?
This just feels weird, like if Mary Barra suddenly announced a collab with Chester Cheeto to make cheese-powered SUVs. 🧀🐯
Don’t sue GM, Don’t sleep on Ford, and don’t forget BMW also sells EVs.
Local workers mean the paychecks mostly get spent in the community. Local leadership means profits do too.
We’ve been on TikTok enough times to know nobody expects perfection. Start making stuff. Learn as you go. Somebody is going to love it. What's stopping you?
Highlights— "Innovation is typically hindsight." "I don't want to be original, I want to be successful." “Every time humanity has advanced forward it is by somebody who was not qualified.” “We can Youtube our way out of problems.” “You don’t get a guarantee if you are doing something new.”
Asian and European expansion does not mean eventual US adoption. EG: Diesel cars. BUT we will still be watching for battery swap tech to hop the pond(s).
Honestly, though, the US gov would be more effective if they spent some time doing some bipartisan muddin’. Just sayin’. 🤷
There are as many ways to invest in your people as there are… well… people. We are excited to see the brand success that grows from this investment in associate success!
This is (dissapointing) (disapoinging), (dasippointing), a letdown.
Tesla used to be out to disrupt the way things are, but now they are part of the way things are. They grow up so fast…
TL:DR — Stellantis is thrivin’, Nissan is survivin’, and Rivian ain’t hirin’ anytime soon.
In all the tried and tested ideas shared by the dealers and friends of the All Things Used Cars community, one thing always resonates with us - the compounding value of collaboration.
Back in 2013, GTA5 did a good job of giving players a tense, dramatic experience that felt like Breaking Bad with punchlines. Now we just watch the evening news for that.
Every time data shows the importance of TikTok for connecting with Gen Z, we increase the font. We’re at 19 now (in the email).
OEMs have their own corner of the ecosystem, but they are still part of it. While currently in different situations, GM, Ford, Honda, and Toyota, are each finding perspective and stability that will spread up and down the supply chain with time.