I am so excited to announce that today is the first-ever episode of my new monthly show:
The Car Dealership Guy Market Update—Brought to you by Edmunds.
A panel-style, monthly discussion with automotive industry experts and dealers about where our car market is today—and where it may be headed.
Think of this as a forum for auto insiders to share everything from macroeconomic trends to ground-level dealership insights, all with a simple goal:
To make you smarter and more informed about the car market and economy, in under an hour.
Let's get into it!
Today, im speaking with Jessica Caldwell, Head of Insights at Edmunds, and Kevin Frye, eCommerce Director of Jeff Wyler Automotive Group.
This episode is brought to you by:
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Topics
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:13 - Introducing Kevin and Jessica
00:03:38 - The state of the market
00:05:13 - Price trends
00:09:13 - Auto financing
00:11:25 - Leasing
00:18:55 - Acquiring inventory
00:20:39 - The affordability issue in new cars
00:27:48 - Shopper behavior
00:29:43 - Sales volumes
00:34:11 - Brand performances
00:39:48 - Evs
00:41:32 - Dealer growth strategies
00:42:43 - Outlook for the next 90 days
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
