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How do you reconcile that, when trying to attract a generation that is starting to get used to working from home working in reverse mode environments are being encouraged that by a lot of the tech partners that are outside of auto? Yeah.…
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And so that developers can like dive into the work of creating apps systems creating, like with all of the new things that you can do, leaning into that app development space.…
Flexible Work, ASOTU Clubhouse is Coming Back, & Used Car Forecasts from Ally. January 25, 2022. We are pumped to get things really rolling with Clubhouse and our emails next week! Get on the list now so you don’t miss a thing.…
Home Sweet Home. To: Push Back Troublemakers. 41 Years Later, Advantage, and Tetris On The Go. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Pent Up Demand, Tesla Party Permit Getting Punked, Meta Execs Far From Home. March 24, 2022. Today we talk about the potential effects of all the pent up demand that may be building and what that may mean for the next year or so.…
Tesla Comes Home? Discounts AND tax incentives? What’s a few bucks for a U-Haul in this economy? February 24, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
A Four Day Work Week. 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! August 2, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Changes At Home. TL;DR — Ford switches from leasing EVs to renting them, VW divests its stake as Electrify America looks to massive expansion, Hyundai and Kia are quietly giving Tesla something to think about.…
Remote-Work Opens New Hiring Pools. 2020: We need to get back to the office! 2022: We need y'all to all move to Brazil…. February 18, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Nissan And Renault Work Things Out. Rome was not built in a day, but 4 months to reach a “we should both get an equal vote” agreement in a partnership is a little surprising. What changes do you see heading for dealers based on Nissan’s newfound freedom?…
Stuff From CES. TL: DR - Dyson is adding vacuums to headphones and shoes, BMW is adding AI to its cars, and Ring is adding doorbell cameras to your 1992 Toyota Corolla. January 12, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Operation Ride Home. 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! December 28, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
97 Billion, The Lock-down That Started ASOTU, and A Word From Theodore Roosevelt. November 11, 2021. Today we give our quick thoughts on Rivian's IPO. Listen On. Summary. Transcription.…
Poll Finds Potential Benefit of Remote Work. The pandemic has shown a lot of folks who they really are: Capable, smart, and able to overcome more than they imagined. February 22, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Humble Suggestions From OEMs. TL; DR - Lexus suggests trying a pretend gear shift, Lucid suggestions not leaving them, and BMW suggests potholes are as bad as they seem. December 12, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Home Charging Financing and Fueling. We’ve been talking for a while about how private vehicle ownership is beginning to look like smartphone ownership. Why not close the loop and make it look like home renovation too?…
Batteries From The Sea. It seems like the future of E-fuel, EV, Seasalt batteries, and hydrogen isn’t “either or” but “yes and.”. December 21, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Work-Life Balance: Dealership Style. To: Push Back Troublemakers. Chips and Science, Swapping Batteries, and Jim McKelvey. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
JD Power’s Home Charging Satisfaction Survey. The score also dropped based on the total absence of gas station snacks in most American garages. 🥤🌭. March 17, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
A Time Capsule From Saturn. It’s hard to tell which new ideas are going to become regular ideas over time. Best to keep an open mind so we aren’t surprised when the gear shifts. June 13, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
From Wagons To E-Bikes. All these features and nowhere to hitch up our wagon? #MissedOpportunity. November 3, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Rooftops Are up From 2021. More rooftops means more sales but also more points of acquiring inventory. The snowball is rolling, friends! March 1, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Electric Bikes From The Metaverse. Every time we write about metaverse auto retail we double and triple check to be sure they mean vehicles people drive in the real world. This time they do.…
Work Truck Solutions Top 5 Trends for 2023. What’s Affecting The Commercial Vehicle Industry? January 16, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Fred Beans Auto Group Named Best Place To Work. Is Automotive the only industry where brand success is like a potluck? Everybody brings their personal success to the table, and professional success flourishes.…
Dealers Doing Good Work for Holidays. To: Push Back Troublemakers. A Note from Us and a Jaunt around the world of news. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Everybody’s working from home these days…. April 14, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Airbnb: Working from (somebody’s) home friendly. May 2, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Paul and Damon spoke about a specific tech, Ayana, who moved to Damon's service department from a drive-through oil change location.…
Bothered by this elusive buzz word we decided to dive in, find some answers and opinions, and write up a quick guide on the past, present, and possible future of this spreading lingo.…
Growth From Knowledge Dealership Favor Research. Throwback — A few weeks ago, David Long and the All Things Used Cars folks talked about the impact of markups on loyalty.…
New From Polestar, Ford, and Nissan. Polestar heard people like performance, Ford heard Europe has looser direct EV sales laws, and Nissan heard folks like their car to be safe (who knew?). March 22, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Russia Banned From Eurovision. t’s not all bad, on the flip side Russian karaoke bar patronage increased by 900% following the news. February 28, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Diversity and Inclusion Discussion from CARS.com. Diversity starts at home, in our workplaces, at our tables, and in the values we pass to our family. March 17, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Vans, Plans, and 999 from Vietnam. TL; DR - Ford has a new van with office space, Toyota is making good on its choice to accept an unavoidable setback, and VinFast is setting up shop in the SunShine State.…
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!…
Swimming, Clocking Out, and Finding a New Home. FlyingFish is free-falling, Flaco is a free bird, and workers in India are free at last (as soon as they get their reminder). February 22, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Saudi Government Orders 100,000 Vehicles From Lucid. Lucid: Number one EV choice for people who are invested in Lucid. April 28, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
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from the, from the dealer community on that.…
Lessons From a Long-Distance EV Journey. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin in response to EV travel. February 24, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Hopeful News From Russia And Ukraine. One small step away from a global food shortage, one medium size leap toward justice and peace. July 25, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Hiring From Outside Automotive Is A Hit. Kevin Grant, GM of Keys Hyundai of Mission Hills in LA decided to “Stop looking for car people” and instead “. start hiring for personality.”. January 31, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Gas Price Relief Comes From Unexpected Source. If things keep going this way, Paul McCartney will have to update his feelings about the taxman. March 24, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
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And what's the if you were to personify the overall energy of Philly, in one word, what. Michael Cirillo: 0:39. would you say? The roots, roots. Paul Daly: 0:42. that okay. Kyle Mountsier: 0:44.…
Three Weeks From Today. To: Push Back Troublemakers. Clashes, Dividends, and Keeping Up With TikTok. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
COX Automotive Take-Aways From Q1 2022. No two markets are the same, but if you look the whole country as one huge market, some things stand out. April 22, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Nissan to Move Away From ICE Development. Shifting focus from dinosaur coffee to lightning bottles feels like sci-fi, but here we are…. February 8, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Updates from China, Europe, and The US. TL; DR - Chinese BYD is capturing more home field market share by the day, Rivian is reconsidering which fields it should be playing on, and GM’s Ultium is sitting on funds to build their own field (or 3).…
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From CEO Tim Cook, “We are excited to move forward with the pilot and believe that this revised framework will enhance our ability to work flexibly, while preserving the in-person collaboration that is so essential to our culture.…
Hacked Teslas, Home Depot Sees Fewer Shoppers, & Dealer Consolidation. May 17, 2022.…