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Today, I'm speaking with Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive.
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - DJ Smokey Smoke returns
05:55 - The general state of the market
15:25 - Interest rates and how they affect the industry
18:03 - Supply & demand, inventory issues, price improvements
26:55 - Winners & losers in the EV space
34:00 - Used car market update
38:30 - Will UAW strike?
48:00 - Best deals for consumers right now
52:25 - The state of auto lending
1:03:10 - Wrapping up
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