Podcasts about Edmunds

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1112: Carvana's stock hits jaw-dropping highs while negative equity haunts car buyers. At the same time, a new report says Gen X may quietly be the most powerful consumer group of the next decade.Show Notes with links:What once seemed like a dying online used‑car startup has roared back. Carvana's share price hit an all‑time high in late July 2025—up over 10,000% from the December 2022 bottom—while short-sellers suffered nearly $7.42 billion in losses.Q2 2025 sales hit $4.84 billion, up 42% year-over-year. Retail units sold jumped 41% to 143,280; wholesale units rose 44.5% to 72,770.Net income surged to $308 million with record profit margins across the board.Traditional peers have seen modest stock gains by comparison — AutoNation is up about 80% and Lithia around 44% — with CarMax actually down roughly 7% in the same period.CEO Ernie Garcia III called Carvana “the fastest‑growing and most profitable automotive retailer.”“This rally…is one of the most spectacular recoveries in modern market history,” said Dave Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Financial.A growing share of U.S. car buyers are finding themselves stuck in negative equity, with Edmunds reporting the average underwater loan balance at $6,754 in Q2 2025 — one of the highest levels seen in years.26.6% of new‑car trade‑ins were upside down, a four‑year high.Average negative equity climbed to $6,754, up $500 from 2024.Nearly one in three underwater trade‑ins carried $5,000–$10,000 in debt.The average monthly payment for these buyers hit $915 — $159 above the industry average.Edmunds' Ivan Drury warns: “Many are at risk of getting stuck in a cycle of debt that only grows harder to break over time.”While millennials and Gen Z grab headlines, new research shows Gen X — those born between 1965 and 1980 — may be the most influential consumer group of the next decade.Gen X is set to remain the world's highest-spending demographic through 2033.In 2025 alone, they're projected to drive $507B in food and beverage sales, $80B in beauty, and $42B in alcohol.Nearly 40% use AI assistants for shopping recommendations, defying “tech-averse” stereotypes.72% prefer name brands over private label, bucking the store-brand trend.“Gen Xers are the gatekeepers of trillions in spending, effectively serving as the CFOs of three generations,” said Wolfgang Fengler of World Data Lab.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss what the Federal Reserve actually does, why dissent matters, and how it will determine the rate cut decision. Companies from A-Z are starting to complain that tariffs will cost them millions. Why stimulus checks to pay for tariffs is a bad idea. Joseph Yoon, Edmunds, joins the show to chat about car loans crushing buyers. Buying crypto with your credit card is a terrible idea.

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data on the used car market! Tune in to learn more.

Edmunds senior vice president of marketing Alison Anziska returns to the show for a discussion about the company's latest ad campaign featuring Tommy Edman of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the spot, the aptly named Edman shows Angelenos how they can get valuations on their cars through Edmunds' upgraded vehicle appraisal tool. Anziska shares what Edmunds hopes dealers and consumers can come to understand about the vehicle appraisal process, how the Edmunds appraisal tool works and why LA is a hidden gem of car culture and the auto industry.

Desperate for a new series to binge-watch or heading to the cinema for date-night? Gayle Edmunds shares her top picks of things to watch on the big and small screen with CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King on Weekend Breakfast. This week we’re watching: Amy Bradley is Missing Cast:  Plot: This true-crime series investigates the 1998 disappearance of a 23-year-old woman from a Caribbean cruise and her family's tireless search for answers. - netflix.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is episode three of a four-part series created in collaboration with Redtorch called What's Sport Selling? It's a conversation with John Ridgeon, the chief executive of World Athletics. Previous episodes in the series:UP443 Big Sugar, Big Pharma...Where's the Big Sport Lobby?UP458 Fitness, Toxicity and the Importance of the ASICS MessageJon Ridgeon bioAthletic Career (1980s-1990s)Born: February 14, 1967, Bury St. Edmunds, SuffolkKey Achievement: Silver medal at the 1987 World Championships in Rome in 110m hurdlesOlympic Participation: Represented Great Britain at 1988 Seoul Olympics and 1996 Atlanta OlympicsPersonal Best: 13.29 seconds in 110m hurdles (British record holder)Education: Magdalene College, CambridgeBusiness Career (1998-2019)Fast Track Sports Marketing (1998-2012): Founding and managing partner of Fast Track. Broadcasting: TV commentator for BBC and BSkyB Achieve Events: Director where he helped build the mass participation events business until its acquisition in 2015European Sports Championships: Director of the 2018 multi-sport championship eventWorld Athletics Leadership (2019-Present)Appointment: Appointed CEO in December 2018Mandate: Working alongside President Sebastian Coe to modernize and grow athletics globallyThis podcast is sponsored by Redtorch, a global research & creative agency passionately dedicated to making sport more relevant. We help sports rights holders and brands punch above their weight. Born in the Olympic movement, we thrive under pressure – small teams, high stakes, global eyes. We're trusted and retained by many of the world's biggest sports because we offer everything you'd want from a specialist agency: unmatched flexibility, the best people and a constant stream of innovative ideas.Visit redtorch.sport to learn how we consistently grow audiences, deliver high-impact creative and turn cultural signals into a winning advantaUnofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

Desperate for a new series to binge-watch or heading to the cinema for date-night? Gayle Edmunds shares her top picks of things to watch on the big and small screen with CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King on Weekend Breakfast. This week we’re watching: Untamed on Netflix Cast:  Eric Bana, Sam Neill Plot: In the vast expanse of Yosemite National Park, a woman's death draws a federal agent into lawless terrain, where nature obeys no rules but its own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before you drop serious money on your next vehicle, watch this. We break down which car reviewers are truly independent, who's backed by corporate dollars, and how to tell the difference. From Consumer Reports and Edmunds to Doug DeMuro and ChrisFix, we dissect the most influential car review sources and what's really going on behind the scenes.You'll learn:Who's trustworthy—and who's notHow sponsorships quietly shape “honest” opinionsWhy some reviewers never mention long-term ownership issuesThe metrics and red flags to watch for in every reviewWe cover real data, transparent testers, and the subtle bias traps most buyers miss. Whether you're looking at a budget sedan, a used 4×4, or the latest EV, this episode will help you separate noise from facts.Grab a copy of my book:https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqaxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-motor-files-podcast--4960744/support.

Andy Edmunds is the director of the Virginia Film Office, an arm of the Virginia Tourism Corporation tasked with expanding the motion picture industry in Virginia. VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Edmunds about the ins and outs of the film industry in Virginia and the economic impact of film production.

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data from Edmunds on auto finance and it is shocking to say the least. Tune in to learn more.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis are joined by Ohio State football's 2027 quarterback commit Brady Edmunds. Edmunds discusses his recent five-day visit to Columbus, committing just days after the Michigan loss, his plans for community involvement, and his role in recruiting other top players to join him. Plus plenty more. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices