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April 21, 2025 ~ Sam Klement, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Detroit Auto Show and Todd Szott Chairman of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show talks to Steve Courtney and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W Smith.

On this episode of Connected, Greg talks with Sam Klemet, executive director of the Detroit Auto Show and the Detroit Auto Dealers Association as he comes off of a very successful 2025 auto show! Sam shares details of what went into putting on this year's show and the importance of Detroit to this event in telling the automotive story. He and Greg get into: -The background of the Detroit Auto Show and Sam's first year as executive director. -Social media storytelling bringing the show beyond the attendees. -Standout topics and events from this year's show.

January 8, 2025 ~ Lloyd. Jamie, and Hank Winchester talk with Detroit Auto Dealers Association president Todd Szott about the upcoming launch of the Detroit Auto Show, its return to the winter, and next week's Industry Days!

January 3, 2025 ~ The 2025 Detroit Auto Show is around the corner. Kevin is joined by Sam Klemet, co-executive director of the Detroit Auto Show and the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, joins him share what expect to see this year.

November 20, 2024 ~ Metro Detroit elected officials and auto dealers hope new laws in Michigan will help curb the ongoing auto theft problems in Michigan. Bob Weller, legal counsel for the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, joins Kevin to discuss more.

November 12, 2024 ~ Sam Klemet, Co-Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association is in for Paul.

July 31, 2024 ~ The Detroit Auto Dealers Association announced the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit from Friday, Jan. 10 to Monday, Jan. 20. 2024. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with DADA executive director Rod Alberts about the return to winter after holding two shows in September 2022 and 2023, and the exciting new content coming to this year's show!

July 30, 2024 ~ Karl Zimmermann, Chairman of the 2025 North American International Auto Show and Todd Szott Chairman of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association announce some key dates for the next Auto Show.

July 24, 2024 ~ Bob Weller General Counsel for the Detroit Auto Dealers Association discusses the spike in smash and grab robberies auto dealerships have been experiences.

July 15, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from Forest Lake Country Club for the Angels' Place Annual Golf Classic, and talk with Detroit Auto Dealers Association co-executive directors Rod Alberts and Sam Klemet about the DADA's support of Angels' Place, and the plans for the Detroit Auto Show in 2025.

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Wednesday as we cover the full restoration of CDKs DMS. We also talk about the big surge in hybrid loyalty, as well as a major insurance ultimatum set by State Farm to the State of California. Show Notes with links"We are ahead of the anticipated schedule, and as of this morning, substantially all dealer connections are live on the Dealer Management System," are words we're sure that felt great for CDK to say and for Dealers to hear as the company announced significant progress in restoring its DMS services to Dealers across the countryThe reboot is ahead of schedule as the company's target restoration date was July 3 or 4, with most dealer connections live as of July 2 after the June 19 ransomware attack impacted over 15,000 CDK customers in North America.Dealer Todd Szott, dealer partner at Szott Auto Group in metro Detroit and president of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association confirmed his stores are back online and processing transactions smoothly.Despite challenges, Szott's team exceeded their sales goal, selling over 500 vehicles in June.CDK has not disclosed if the cyberattacks involved the theft of sensitive customer information, and the company has declined to comment on reports of paying a ransom.On July 1, four dealerships and two consumers filed a federal lawsuit alleging compromised private information and business harm, with other related lawsuits pending.Customer loyalty to hybrid vehicles reached a record high in the first quarter while demand for electric vehicles remained flat. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter that hybrid loyalty has increased.42% of hybrid owners who returned to the market in the first quarter purchased another conventional or plug-in hybrid, according to S&P Global Mobility.Sales of conventional hybrids more than doubled in the quarter compared with a year earlier, with plug-in hybrid sales rising 59%, according to Cox Automotive.Conventional and plug-in hybrids made up about 11 percent of light-vehicle sales, a record high. In contrast, EV share was relatively flat at 7.2 percent, down from 7.3 percent in the first quarter of 2023."Cost is one of the biggest drivers of hybrid sales," said Thomas Libby of S&P. "Many hybrids have sticker prices under $30,000, while the average transaction price for an EV exceeds $57,000."John Iacono of BRAM Auto Group noted that "[Hybrids] take care of their sensitivity to the environment, but yet doesn't alter their lifestyle,"State Farm, California's largest insurer, has threatened to leave the state unless California's Department of Insurance approves significant rate hikes for home insurance. State Farm requested home insurance rate increases of 30% for homeowners, 36% for condo owners, and 52% for renters.If these demands are not met, State Farm will cease providing coverage in the state.Other insurers like Allstate and Farmers Direct have already limited coverage or exited the California market.More than half of Californians report risiHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

July 2, 2024 ~ Car dealerships plan to restore all services this week, following a cyberattack of their software company CDK Global. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Detroit Auto Dealers Association president Todd Szott about the June sales numbers at dealership, and how they can prevent future cyberattacks.

June 24, 2024 ~ Todd Szott, President Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Dealer Partner at Szott Auto discusses the cyber hack that has been causing headaches for dealerships around the country.

June 21, 2024 ~ Auto dealers are suffering from a cyberattack to one of the common software providers used to run their stores. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Detroit Auto Dealers Association general counsel Robert Weller about the delays in parts, service, and sales from the shutdown.

May 21, 2024 ~ Rod Alberts Co-Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Bob Weller, DADA's in house legal council discusses the effect that a recently busted auto theft ring had on dealerships.

May 6, 2024 ~ After 34 years as the executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Rod Alberts will step down at the end of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Alberts, along with the new co-executive director Sam Klemet, about the succession plan at the DADA, and the fresh mindset that Klemet will bring to the role.

May 2, 2024 ~ Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association introduces Sam Klemet as Co-Director of the DADA.

November 20, 2023 ~ Karl Zimmerman, President of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Lomas Brown, co-host of WJR's Sportwrap talk with Paul W. Smith about Hunger Free In The D

September 13, 2023 ~ Todd Szott, Vice President of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie at the Detroit Auto Show about the exciting reveals at this year's event.

August 22, 2023 ~ Todd Szott, Vice President of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talks with Guy Gordon and Lloyd Jackson about the announcement that Jennifer Hudson will perform at the Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview. Photo: Robert Hanashiro ~ USA Today Network

July 17, 2023 ~ Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talks with Guy Gordon from the 31st Annual Angels' Place Golf Outing at Forest Lake Country Club about the upcoming North American International Auto Show.

June 7, 2023 ~ Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talks with Guy Gordon about the upcoming North American International Auto Show, that will debut multiple new vehicles.

June 7, 2023 ~ Full Show. Joe Charles, Director of Instruction for the Boyne Golf Academy kicks off day 3 of the Pure Michigan Golf Tour. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson discusses Detroit having the world's worst air quality today due to the Canadian wildfires. Sarah Procario, Advocacy Director for the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan and Leader of the Michigan All Copays Count Coalition tells us about new co-pay rules. Bernie Friedrich, Director of Golf Course Renovations and Development for Boyne Golf talks golf. Craig Mauger from the Detroit News discusses Michigan lawmakers' plan to allow early voting and the possibility of a national popular vote. Tom Gillis, Professional Golfer on the PGA Tour on the uproar among PGA golfers over the LIV merger. Josh Richter, Senior Vice President of Golf Operations for Boyne Golf joins us and Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association has some exciting news for the 2023 North American International Auto Show.

September 15, 2022 ~ Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talks with Guy Gordon from the reimagined North American International Auto Show.

September 15, 2022 ~ Full Show. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Mikhael Farah, Director of Buick and GMC Communications, Keith Naughton, Auto Business Reporter for Bloomberg, Daniel Howes, Senior Business Editor for the Detroit News and Jim Owens, Mustang Marketing Manager Ford Motor Company join Guy live at The North American International Auto Show. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson discusses the $104.6 million grant to turn I-375 into a boulevard. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne reports on the US railroad strike that was averted in the wee hours of the night and Sports Analyst Steve Courtney on Roger Federer retiring from tennis.

September 14, 2022 ~ Full Show. Thadd Szott, President of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Partner of Szott Auto Group, Ted Ryan Archives and Heritage Brand Manager for Ford Motor Company, Chris Feull Chrysler Brand CEO, Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick and Jim Owens, Mustang Marketing Manager for Ford Motor Company join Guy from the 2022 North American International Auto Show. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne updates us on the drama in East Lansing between the MSU board and President Samuel Stanley Jr. and Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson discusses Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tudor Dixon's $1 billion plan for law enforcement

July 11, 2022 ~ Andrea Trudeau, Director of Even Services at Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talks with Kevin and Tom about the Auto show and Concours d'Elegance teaming up for a September weekend showcasing Detroit.

April 27, 2022 ~ The President of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association tells Paul the North American International Auto Show is returning to Detroit in September and he says it's going to be an indoor-outdoor show.

September 23, 2021 ~ Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talks with Guy Gordon about the public days of Motor Bella at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

September 23, 2021 ~ Full Show. Jacqui Heinrich from Fox News discusses the migrant situation at the border. Chad Livengood Senior Editor at Crains talks state investment in childcare and Governor Whitmer's call for auto insurance reform. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne reports on possible shortages and delays with this year's holiday shopping. Rod Alberts, Executive Director of Detroit Auto Dealers Association invites people back down to Motor Bella. Dan Hearsch Managing Director in the Automotive and Industrial Practice at the Global, Multi-Industry Consulting Firm AlixPartners joins us for Mobility Makers and Dr. Matthews Sims from Beaumont gives his thoughts on Pfizer booster shots for people 65 and up.

July 12, 2021 ~ Full Show. Live from Angel's Place 29th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic. Doug North, Special Events Chairman of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and President of North Brothers Ford, Cheryl Loveday, Executive Director for Angel's Place and Lynn Gates, Board of Director for Angel's place join Guy live throughout the broadcast to talk about what Angel's Place does for the community and how the 29th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic helps them accomplish their goals. Beth LeBlanc, Reporter for the Detroit News examines why 648,000 unemployment recipients may have to repay their benefits. Should Richard Branson be considered an astronaut? Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne gives us an update on VP Kamala Harris's visit to Detroit. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick on the state of Michigan calling for Trump attorney Sidney Powell to face sanctions over her claims of election fraud. Andrea Trudeau, Event Services Director for Detroit Auto Dealers Association is this week's Rising Star Nominee and Doug Bernstein, Detroit Riverfront Events Director on why Detroit Hydrofest has been cancelled for the second straight year.

Big changes are coming for the Auto Show and Rod Alberts (Executive Director of DADA and NAIAS) tells us why the team decided to move the event from January to June and other exciting changes to watch for.

On tonight’s edition of “Powering Michigan’s Future” as all eyes turn toward the North American International Auto Show, we’ll spend some time talking with with Michael Richard, Business Manager of IBEW Local 58 and Tom Mittelbrun (MITTELL-BROON), Executive Vice President of the National Electrical Contractors Association about what it takes behind the scenes for the Auto Show, spend time with Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and hear about the great things happening at COBO Center with Claude Molinari, Assistant General Manager for COBO and Regional Director of Operations for SMG Mideast.

High Cotton Three hundred years ago when cotton was king, the tallest and healthiest plants were the most valued. Farmers were said to be in "high cotton" when they had a bumper crop of plants like those because it translated directly to their status and wealth. These days the phrase "high cotton" may be a bit dated, however, it still carries the distinction of wealth. And during January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, there was no one sitting in "higher cotton" than those few who were invited to "The Gallery." A few years ago, to cater to the customer that F. Scott Fitzgerald described as being "different from you and me," the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, sponsors of the NAIAS, developed this special preview of the most exclusive vehicles at the auto show for the crowd that Fitzgerald termed "the very rich." Well, if the Rolls-Royce fits...and in this case it does. As does the Maybach, the Bentley, the Maserati and more. Join John McElroy as he takes his cameras behind-the-scenes and into a world that even Jay Gatsby couldn't imagine. He'll talk to the men behind the event as well as dealers and customers who crossed the country to attend it. Why he even catches up with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck who developed an exclusive meal for this very exclusive group. It's a peek inside "The Gallery," this week on Autoline.

High CottonThree hundred years ago when cotton was king, the tallest and healthiest plants were the most valued. Farmers were said to be in "high cotton" when they had a bumper crop of plants like those because it translated directly to their status and wealth.These days the phrase "high cotton" may be a bit dated, however, it still carries the distinction of wealth. And during January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, there was no one sitting in "higher cotton" than those few who were invited to "The Gallery."A few years ago, to cater to the customer that F. Scott Fitzgerald described as being "different from you and me," the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, sponsors of the NAIAS, developed this special preview of the most exclusive vehicles at the auto show for the crowd that Fitzgerald termed "the very rich." Well, if the Rolls-Royce fits...and in this case it does. As does the Maybach, the Bentley, the Maserati and more.Join John McElroy as he takes his cameras behind-the-scenes and into a world that even Jay Gatsby couldn't imagine. He'll talk to the men behind the event as well as dealers and customers who crossed the country to attend it. Why he even catches up with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck who developed an exclusive meal for this very exclusive group. It's a peek inside "The Gallery," this week on Autoline.

Getting Better Throughout the sixties the "sweet and savory" song writing from the Lennon & McCartney partnership produced lines that emphasized the beautiful schizophrenia of life. That's why this week it didn't take much to imagine that the good folks at the Detroit Auto Dealers Association might've been recalling the 2009 NAIAS with the Beatles' chorus "I've got to admit it's getting better...it can't get no worse" echoing in their ears. Yet the good news is true to the song, this year's edition is indeed "getting better" thanks to more OEM booths, more journalists and a heck of a lot of more smiles even though they -- the smiles -- are probably still bordering on the "cautiously optimistic" type. This week on Autoline Detroit John McElroy talks to three automotive professionals from disparate parts of the industry -- wholesale, retail and analytical -- to hear what they have to say about not only the 2010 North American International Auto Show, but where the next twelve months will take us.

Getting BetterThroughout the sixties the "sweet and savory" song writing from the Lennon & McCartney partnership produced lines that emphasized the beautiful schizophrenia of life. That's why this week it didn't take much to imagine that the good folks at the Detroit Auto Dealers Association might've been recalling the 2009 NAIAS with the Beatles' chorus "I've got to admit it's getting better...it can't get no worse" echoing in their ears. Yet the good news is true to the song, this year's edition is indeed "getting better" thanks to more OEM booths, more journalists and a heck of a lot of more smiles even though they -- the smiles -- are probably still bordering on the "cautiously optimistic" type.This week on Autoline Detroit John McElroy talks to three automotive professionals from disparate parts of the industry -- wholesale, retail and analytical -- to hear what they have to say about not only the 2010 North American International Auto Show, but where the next twelve months will take us.