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Autoline After Hours
AAH #735 - Diving Into U.S. Car Sales

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 64:50


TOPIC: Car Sales PANEL: Rick Wainschel, Cloud Theory; Bob Gritzinger, Wards Auto; Doron Levin, Seeking Alpha; Gery Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net

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Autoline After Hours
AAH #734 – The Most Reliable Cars You Can Buy

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 61:01


TOPIC: Vehicle Dependability PANEL: Jason Norton, JD Power; Jackie Charniga, Detroit Free Press; David Kiley, Wards Auto; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

孤岛车谈
139 吉利雷诺合资Horse:法国人跟中国人学造内燃机 对话嘉宾:陈圣夫,陆风鸣,胡博峰

孤岛车谈

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 93:35


【节目简介】失去戈恩的雷诺毫无起色于是他们找到了吉利成立了个合资公司生产内燃机嗯。疯了吧?本期《孤岛车谈》我们就从雷诺所在的法国聊起,探寻一下这家熬了一百多年的中流车企跟吉利搞出来的合资公司Horse Powertrain是个什么东西。Horse股权结构Luca de Meo介绍雷诺韩国和吉利合作法国马力税的计算公式雷诺集团市占率最高的几个国家神奇的4m长的7座MPV Triber俄罗斯市场逆输入车Arkana展示了9国国旗的Horse产研资源分布Horse现有产品【话题成员】罗新雨 底盘电子系统工程师陈圣夫 前MIX项目经理陆风鸣 社科教授胡博峰 法国居住生活15年,前日产供应链+前雷诺市场罗新雨个人微博@大众风Volkswind陆风鸣个人微博@Patrick小白剪辑 ATTC埃科,罗新雨片尾曲 Sympathique covered by Pomplamoose (2019)【时刻文稿】3:44 新闻背景4:49 雷诺在法国毕业生心目中的地位9:01 当代平庸的法国车12:48 法国的马力税17:14 法国的工会30:29 雷诺的主销市场39:17 雷诺海外工厂众多46:57 雷诺韩国56:51 极光湾的故事1:07:52 Horse公司的产品1:10:50 Horse公司的全球足迹1:12:44 展望Horse合作【参考链接】1.Carlos Ghosn, Academy Class of 2004, Full Interview(英文,2007):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1r5MkFotzI2.The transcultural leader: Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault, Nissan(英文,2008):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF3W2vCH9dU&t=10s3.BBC新闻 雷诺收购三星汽车(英文,2000):http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/725235.stm4.LA Times 雷诺收购三星汽车(英文,2000):https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-22-fi-22151-story.html5.Wards Auto介绍三星汽车的历史(英文,1999)https://www.wardsauto.com/nissan/the-short-troubled-life-of-samsung-motors-6.极星宣布使用雷诺韩国的釜山工厂生产极星4,出售给北美和韩国市场(英文,2024):https://media.renaultgroup.com/renault-korea-busan-plant-will-produce-and-export-pure-electric-vehicles-starting-2025/#:~:text=The%20agreement%20has%20been%20reached,and%20domestic%20South%20Korean%20markets.7.拜登政府提议禁止所有采用中国作为源头的软件的汽车在美国路上行驶(英文,2024):https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/biden-proposes-banning-chinese-vehicles-us-roads-with-software-crackdown-2024-09-23/8.凯迪拉克2022年宣布到2030年品牌纯电化(英文,2022):https://chargedevs.com/features/cadillacs-ambitious-move-to-an-all-electric-luxury-brand-by-2030/9.捷豹2021年宣布到2025年品牌纯电化(英文,2022):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-5607201910.沃尔沃2021年宣布到2030年品牌纯电化(英文,2021):https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/277409/volvo-cars-to-be-fully-electric-by-203011.沃尔沃2024年宣布放弃2030纯电化(英文,2024):https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/333213/volvo-cars-adjusts-electrification-ambitions-remains-committed-to-fully-electric-future12.2022年,沃尔沃为了配合其2030年全面电动化的目标,将33%的极光湾股份转让给了吉利。https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/306381/volvo-cars-executes-on-its-strategic-ambitions-divests-its-holding-in-aurobay-to-geely-holding13.Alpine和Lotus宣布合作生产纯电跑车(英文,2021):https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/official-alpine-and-lotus-will-build-electric-sports-car14.Alpine和Lotus宣布合作生产纯电跑车告吹(英文,2023):https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/alpine-and-lotus-axe-deal-co-develop-electric-sports-car15. 雷诺CEO Luca De Meo的Linkedin帖子:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lucademeo_renaulution-renaulution-geely-activity-6890218163838050305-nDIH?trk=public_profile_like_view

孤岛车谈
137 2024巴黎车展(1):雷诺真是极星该有的样子

孤岛车谈

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 63:54


【节目简介】你大概很好奇已经撤离中国的雷诺战略性撤退中国的标致和即将撤离中国的雪铁龙在欧洲混得怎么样本期《孤岛车谈》我就来聊聊在2024年巴黎车展的观察。油车雷诺Megane纯电雷诺Megane E-Tech纯电雷诺Megane E-Tech纯电雷诺5 E-Tech四代雷诺Espace MPV混动雷诺Espace E-TechDacia BigsterMobilize Duo和BentoAixam免照车展台,口号就是“没驾照,所以呢?”(Sans Permis,et Alors? )雷诺Scenic仪表比亚迪Seal U DM-i仪表雷诺4 E-tech经典雷诺4雷诺5 E-tech的充电指示灯标致展台标致Inception概念车标致Hypersquare线控转向体验【话题成员】罗新雨 底盘电子系统工程师罗新雨个人微博@大众风Volkswind剪辑 罗新雨片尾曲 Que reste-t-il de nos amours? by Pomplamoose (2021)【参考链接】1.华晨雷诺更名!华晨中国退出股东行列,吴小安卸任法定代表人、董事长(中文,2024)http://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2024-09-06/doc-incnfawn4819507.shtml2.Luca de Meo接受彭博社采访谈论和中国的关系是竞争-合作(英文,2024):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqmsH9G4tiE3.Linda Jackson在2024年巴黎车展接受Wards Auto专访(英文,2024):https://www.wardsauto.com/stellantis/stellantis-contender-peugeot-s-linda-jackson-eyes-brand-growth-outside-europe4.标致2024巴黎车展公关稿(英文,2024):https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/peugeot/press/paris-motor-show-2024-peugeot-will-present-its-100-electric-range-demonstrating-its-commitment-to-tech-innovation-to-deliver-driving-pleasure

The Walk Around
S03E03 - What to Expect in the Automotive Retail Space

The Walk Around

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 48:29


As automotive retail evolves, staying ahead of rising trends and the latest technology is important. On this episode of The Walk Around podcast, Cliff Banks of The Banks Report shares his thoughts on the future of this space in the modern dealership. As an “industry insider,” Cliff's unique background in journalism has helped him grow and become a pioneer in automotive news. In this episode you'll hear:   How non-traditional sources are changing automotive journalism   Industry insights and trends that dealers are thinking about   Tips to identify the right DMS vendor for your business   Thoughts on an end-to-end approach in the future of retail   The importance of trustworthy relationships between vendors and dealers    Cliff Banks is the founder of AUTOVATE, an annual conference, podcast, and newsletter that covers the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in automotive retail. AUTOVATE has helped foster nearly $2 billion in acquisitions and investments in automotive retail technology companies. Cliff has 35 years of experience in the automotive sector and nearly 25 years as a journalist and analyst. In his career, he spent over a decade as an editor with WardsAuto, managed the Digital Dealer conferences and publications for two years and launched The Banks Report, an online newsletter focused on investment in the automotive retail space.   For more about Cliff, visit his LinkedIn. Like this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out JM&A Insider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more content like this.

Auto Insider
HUGE PRICE CUTS ARE COMING TO THE CAR MARKET | Episode 564

Auto Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 36:28


Today on the Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Wards Auto which shows that major automakers are actually growing slower than inflation. Tune in to learn more!

Autoline After Hours
AAH #670 - The Strikes Are Over, Is It a Good Time to Buy a Car?

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 60:55


TOPIC: Car Buying PANEL: Brian Finkelmeyer, Cox Automotive; Damon Bell, Cars.com; Doron Levin, SeekingAlpha; Nancy Dunham, WardsAuto; Gary Vasilash, on AutomotiveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270298/advertisement

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Leading Inventory Attack Teams with Richard Lebovitz

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 58:08


Richard Lebovitz and Joe Lynch discuss leading inventory attack teams. Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA, a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA, a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. (acquired by SAP). He is a board member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and a contributor to the Forbes Technology Council, Manufacturing Today, WardsAuto, Supply Chain Brain, Industry Today, Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, ASSEMBLY, and more. About LeanDNA LeanDNA is a leading inventory optimization and execution platform that is solving the execution gap in the supply chain. This award-winning platform synchronizes execution across the supply chain, empowering manufacturers to prioritize and collaborate to resolve critical material shortages and excesses. With LeanDNA, manufacturers in industries that include aerospace, industrial, automotive, and medical know they will get the right part in the right place at the right time. Key Takeaways: Leading Inventory Attack Teams An Inventory Attack Team (IAT) consists of key stakeholders across a supply chain organization who collaborate regularly to optimize daily inventory opportunities. The IAT strives to drive an effective, sustainable process to attack the biggest daily inventory optimization opportunities across complex teams with multiple sites. LeanDNA helps manufacturers to improve their supply chain efficiency and agility, while also reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction. LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality. LeanDNA's platform also provides users with actionable insights into their supply chain performance, enhanced demand-to-delivery visibility, and prioritization of inventory optimization opportunities. LeanDNA is used by manufacturers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical. Some of its customers include Boeing, Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems, and Tesla. Here are some specific examples of what LeanDNA can do: Help manufacturers to identify and reduce excess inventory Improve on-time delivery performance Reduce stockouts Improve forecast accuracy Reduce supply chain costs Improve collaboration between different supply chain teams Learn More About Leading Inventory Attack Teams Richard Lebovitz on LinkedIn LeanDNA on LinkedIn Lean DNA website Inventory Management Best Practice: Create an Inventory Attack Team - LeanDNA Supply chain awards - LeanDNA LeanDNA Success Stories Richard Lebovitz - Forbes Technology Council Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai's dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins. The Greenscreens.ai solution combines aggregated market data and customer data with advanced machine learning techniques to deliver short-term predictive freight market pricing specific to a company's individual buy and sell behavior. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Podcast de chars
Les 10 plus beaux habitacles de 2022

Podcast de chars

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 24:49


Fred et Germain réagissent à la liste des 10 plus beaux habitacles de 2022 selon le média américain WardsAuto. Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

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Transport Topics
Transport Topics (Jan. 20, 2022)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 2:26


U.S. retail sales in December of Classes 4-7 commercial vehicles reached the second-highest volume for 2021 despite declines across the board. Sales in the month fell 8.9% compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported. Sales were 22,326 compared with 24,507 a year earlier. December's total trailed only March's 23,575. Full-year sales increased 10.1% to 239,703 compared with 217,753 in the 2020 period, according to Wards.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (Jan. 13, 2022)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 2:34


Class 8 U.S. retail sales in December rose 15.5% compared with a year earlier, and reached the high point for the year, WardsAuto.com reported Jan. 12. Sales hit 24,716 compared with 21,402 in the 2020 period. For the full year, sales climbed 15.6% to 221,889 compared with 191,900 a year earlier, according to Wards. Truck makers' respective 12-month market shares remained largely the same — except for Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., whose share fell to 14.6% compared with 15.7% a year earlier.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (Sept. 14, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 2:18


Class 8 sales in August bumped up 2.8% to 18,176 compared with 17,685 in the same 2020 period, according to WardsAuto.com. All truck makers but two saw sales increase compared with a year earlier. Freightliner and Volvo Trucks North America saw sales drop, although Freightliner remained the leader in market share at 36.6%. Mack Trucks, a unit of Volvo, had the largest jump in sales at 46.4%.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (Aug. 12, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 2:15


U.S. Class 8 retail sales improved 16.3% in July to nearly 17,000, but still landed at the year's second-lowest level, WardsAuto.com reported. Sales reached 16,824 compared with 14,462 in the 2020 period, according to Wards. July's sales surpassed the 2021 low of 15,369 in February. Yet, all truck makers improved sales in July compared with a year ago, except Volvo Trucks North America, which experienced strike-interrupted production by members of United Auto Workers Local 2069 in Dublin, Va., that ended in July with a new, narrowly approved, contract.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (July 15, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 2:09


Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales rose in June to the second-highest level of the year as they cleared 20,000 units, with all segments improving over the same period last year, WardsAuto.com reported. Sales hit 20,944, the second-highest 2021 total to date. A year earlier they were 17,515. March's medium-duty sales sit at the top this year at 23,575.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (July 15, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 2:09


Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales rose in June to the second-highest level of the year as they cleared 20,000 units, with all segments improving over the same period last year, WardsAuto.com reported. Sales hit 20,944, the second-highest 2021 total to date. A year earlier they were 17,515. March's medium-duty sales sit at the top this year at 23,575.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (July 14, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 2:39


U.S. retail sales of Class 8 vehicles in June topped 19,000, WardsAuto.com reported, and reached the second-highest volume this year. June improved 49.4% to 19,840 compared with a year earlier when sales were 13,276, according to Wards. Only March has been higher this year, when sales exceeded more than 22,000. Once again, sales cleared the generally accepted U.S. replacement level of 16,000 — as has happened in all but one month of this year. Sales through the first six months rose 35% to 111,552, compared with 82,648 a year earlier.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (July 14, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 2:38


U.S. retail sales of Class 8 vehicles in June topped 19,000, WardsAuto.com reported, and reached the second-highest volume this year. June improved 49.4% to 19,840 compared with a year earlier when sales were 13,276, according to Wards. Only March has been higher this year, when sales exceeded more than 22,000. Once again, sales cleared the generally accepted U.S. replacement level of 16,000 — as has happened in all but one month of this year. Sales through the first six months rose 35% to 111,552, compared with 82,648 a year earlier.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (June 17, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 2:21


U.S. retail sales in May for Classes 4-7 improved 36% compared with a year earlier, as all but the heaviest class showed strong gains, WardsAuto.com reported. Sales reached 20,134 compared with 14,809 in the 2020 period. Year-to-date sales jumped 21.5% to 99,318 compared with 81,766 last year. Act Research Vice President Steve Tam said, “Private fleets and lease and rental fleets are driving the demand, largely, and most of what is occurring is replacement activity.”

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (June 17, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 2:21


U.S. retail sales in May for Classes 4-7 improved 36% compared with a year earlier, as all but the heaviest class showed strong gains, WardsAuto.com reported. Sales reached 20,134 compared with 14,809 in the 2020 period. Year-to-date sales jumped 21.5% to 99,318 compared with 81,766 last year. Act Research Vice President Steve Tam said, “Private fleets and lease and rental fleets are driving the demand, largely, and most of what is occurring is replacement activity.”

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (May 13, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 2:48


Class 8 retail sales jumped 52.8% in April compared with a year earlier to 19,312, WardsAuto.com reported. In the 2020 period, sales were 12,637, according to Wards. That month saw a severe drop-off in freight, the accelerating spread of the novel coronavirus and temporary shutdowns at truck plants across various weeks. Meanwhile, year-to-date sales rose 22.1% to 73,534 compared with 60,219 a year earlier. All truck makers posted double-digit gains except for the smallest, Western Star, which saw sales fall by 27 trucks year-over-year.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (May 13, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 2:47


Class 8 retail sales jumped 52.8% in April compared with a year earlier to 19,312, WardsAuto.com reported. In the 2020 period, sales were 12,637, according to Wards. That month saw a severe drop-off in freight, the accelerating spread of the novel coronavirus and temporary shutdowns at truck plants across various weeks. Meanwhile, year-to-date sales rose 22.1% to 73,534 compared with 60,219 a year earlier. All truck makers posted double-digit gains except for the smallest, Western Star, which saw sales fall by 27 trucks year-over-year.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (April 13, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 2:19


Class 8 truck sales in March jumped 33.7% to 22,031 as all truck makers posted gains compared with a year earlier, according to WardsAuto.com. Freightliner led the way with a gain of nearly 48% to 8,839 trucks. Volvo was next with a 44% gain to 2,474 trucks. Peterbilt was third with better than a 41% improvement on sales of 3,181 trucks. This comes as ACT Research says the business conditions for trucking are the best it has seen in 35 years.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (January 14, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 2:30


WardsAuto.com reported Jan. 13 that sales for U.S. Class 8 trucks in December reached 21,402, the high mark for 2020. However, this figure was down 7.4% compared with December 2019, when sales were more than 23,000. Year-to-date sales were 191,900, down about 30% compared with 276,348 a year earlier. All truck makers posted double-digit percentage declines for all of 2020 compared with 2019. In terms of market share for 2020, results compared with 2019 were mixed. Four brands improved their market shares, and three posted declines.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (January 14, 2021)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 2:30


WardsAuto.com reported Jan. 13 that sales for U.S. Class 8 trucks in December reached 21,402, the high mark for 2020. However, this figure was down 7.4% compared with December 2019, when sales were more than 23,000. Year-to-date sales were 191,900, down about 30% compared with 276,348 a year earlier. All truck makers posted double-digit percentage declines for all of 2020 compared with 2019. In terms of market share for 2020, results compared with 2019 were mixed. Four brands improved their market shares, and three posted declines.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (December 11, 2020)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 2:56


Class 8 U.S. retail sales in November reached 17,803, down 4% compared with 18,545 a year earlier, according to a report Thursday from WardsAuto.com. Sales were able to draw close to that year-over-year parity essentially on gains from two truck makers — Freightliner and International. Freightliner, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America, notched 7,709 sales, up 9.4% compared with the same period a year ago. International, a brand of Navistar, logged 1,847 sales, good for a sharp 45.1% increase over last year. All other truck makers in November posted year-over-year sales declines.

Transport Topics
Transport Topics (November 13, 2020)

Transport Topics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 3:08


Class 8 U.S. retail sales in October remained 18.4% below year-ago levels, but closed in on 19,000, according to a WardsAuto.com report yesterday. Sales were 18,774 compared with 23,001 a year earlier. It was the second-highest tally of the year, trailing only 19,126 in September. All truck makers in the month posted lower year-over-year sales except Western Star, the smallest, which rose 2.8% to 484 units compared with 471 a year earlier. Western Star earned a 2.6% market share. For the first 11 months of the year, all OEMs except International and Peterbilt have notched gains in market share compared with 2019.

Autoline After Hours
AAH #529 - Nissan Upgrades Its Product Development

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 72:34


GUEST: Thomas Mally, Associate Chief Vehicle Engineer, Nissan Technical Center North AmericaTOPICS:- Nissan Sentra- GM China Q3 Sales: GM U.S. Not So Lucky- What Do the Bolt, Kona EV and Kuga Plug-in Have In Common? Fires- VW Intros Taos: How Many Compact SUVs Do We Need?PANEL:Tom Murphy, WardsAuto.com; Gary Vasiliash, autobeatonline.com; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

CBT Automotive Network Podcast
WardsAuto Editor Steve Finlay on Digital Retailing, Inventory Struggles, and More

CBT Automotive Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 13:18


Joining us today to give a full recap on retail automotive trends and what dealers need to know is Steve Finlay, senior editor at WardsAuto. For a number of years, automotive digital retailing has been a topic of conversation, but the COVID-19 pandemic kicked it into high gear. Steve wonders if the surge of online transactions and home delivery will stick, or if many dealers will revert back to their usual practices. While many consumers would still rather do their shopping online, the flip-side for dealers is that building the infrastructure to facilitate online transactions can be expensive. Steve asks – Can smaller dealers really afford this? However, digital retailing allows consumers to do most of the heavy lifting, while dealers can spend less on marketing and other expenses. Inventory also continues to be a challenge for dealers nationwide. Domestic OEMs have considerably reduced the manufacturing of their sedan models. This is due to the high demand for trucks and SUVs among consumers. Brand loyalty is also not what it used to be according to Steve. Despite these challenges, Steve believes that the auto industry is resilient and pre-COVID sales levels are expected to return in 2022-2023. In addition to being the senior editor at WardsAuto, Steve Finlay is also the editor of WardsAuto Dealer Business Magazine. As such, he covers automobile dealers, OEMs, and retail practices. His career in journalism started 42 years ago as a crime reporter. For the last 23 years, he has followed the automotive retail industry, and continues to write informative and engaging stories. https://www.cbtnews.com/wardsauto-editor-steve-finlay-on-digital-retailing-inventory-struggles-and-more/

CBT Automotive Network Podcast
Texas VW Dealer John Luciano on the Importance of a Strong CPO Program

CBT Automotive Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 21:50


With all of the challenges presented to dealers by the Coronavirus, Street Volkswagen in Amarillo, TX decided to face them head-on and re-invest in their customer community. They offered free vehicle inspections and opened up their service drive to all car brands. John Luciano, Head of the VW of America Dealer Council and Managing Partner for the dealership, wanted to make sure that front line workers and other essential personnel had reliable transportation. Even with factory closures, John says that Volkswagen sales are up about five percent year over year. Largely in part because CPOs playing a bigger role today due to new car shortages. First reported by WardsAuto, about 60% (103,524) of used vehicles sold last year at VW’s 650 U.S. dealerships were CPOs. Many dealers tend to think that used car sales take away from new car sales, but in the current lending conditions, they don’t, says John. At Street Volkswagen, salespeople are more likely to flip potential buyers from used to new vehicles. Not the other way around. Customer retention around the CPO program is phenomenal as well. It builds brand loyalty, and John finds that many customers return to purchase new vehicles later on. He explains, “A 17 million SAAR that we had for so long, and now maybe going to be 12.1, that 5 million transactions that I think all of us thought wouldn’t happen…Last month [dealers] sold record numbers; it’s all coming back. They’re making up for lost time.” https://www.cbtnews.com/texas-vw-dealer-john-luciano-on-the-importance-of-a-strong-cpo-program/

CBT Automotive Network Podcast
J.D. Power’s Larry Dixon Examines Used-Car Market Performance as We Near the End of Q2

CBT Automotive Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 13:25


On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Larry Dixon, Senior Director of Valuation Services at J.D. Power, who was recently featured in the WardsAuto article, “Car Dealers Stop ‘Freaking Out’ About Used-Vehicle Sales.” In this segment, Larry gives us his take on how the used car market has fared amidst the pandemic, as we near the end of Q2. https://www.cbtnews.com/j-d-powers-larry-dixon-examines-used-car-market-performance-as-we-near-the-end-of-q2/

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2417: Arsenal of Democracy—COVID-19 Style

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 27:53


The U.S. auto industry employs nearly a million people and generates nearly one trillion dollars for the U.S. economy. The faster the auto industry gets back on its feet, the faster the U.S. economy recovers. U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, Julie Fream, CEO of the Original Equipment Supplier Association, Steve Finlay of WardsAuto and John McElroy of Autoline.tv discuss what the industry needs.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2417: Arsenal of Democracy—COVID-19 Style

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 27:54


The U.S. auto industry employs nearly a million people and generates nearly one trillion dollars for the U.S. economy. The faster the auto industry gets back on its feet, the faster the U.S. economy recovers. U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, Julie Fream, CEO of the Original Equipment Supplier Association, Steve Finlay of WardsAuto and John McElroy of Autoline.tv discuss what the industry needs.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2416: Applying Artificial Intelligence To The Automotive Industry

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 27:58


The U.S. auto industry employs nearly a million people and generates nearly one trillion dollars for the U.S. economy. The faster the auto industry gets back on its feet, the faster the U.S. economy recovers. U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, Julie Fream, CEO of the Original Equipment Supplier Association, Steve Finlay of WardsAuto and John McElroy of Autoline.tv discuss what the industry needs.

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2416: Applying Artificial Intelligence To The Automotive Industry

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 27:58


The U.S. auto industry employs nearly a million people and generates nearly one trillion dollars for the U.S. economy. The faster the auto industry gets back on its feet, the faster the U.S. economy recovers. U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, Julie Fream, CEO of the Original Equipment Supplier Association, Steve Finlay of WardsAuto and John McElroy of Autoline.tv discuss what the industry needs.

CBT Automotive Network Podcast
WardsAuto’s Steve Finlay Talks Digital Retailing and the Importance of Cyber Security

CBT Automotive Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 24:08


On today’s show, we welcome back long-time CBT contributor and Senior Editor at WardsAuto, Steve Finlay. In this segment, Steve and Jim talk about digital marketing and why it’s important to keep your data safe during these times. https://www.cbtnews.com/daily-automotive-newscast-may21-2020/

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2415: What Will It Take To Get The U.S. Auto Industry Back On Its Feet?

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 27:43


The U.S. auto industry employs nearly a million people and generates nearly one trillion dollars for the U.S. economy. The faster the auto industry gets back on its feet, the faster the U.S. economy recovers. U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, Julie Fream, CEO of the Original Equipment Supplier Association, Steve Finlay of WardsAuto and John McElroy of Autoline.tv discuss what the industry needs.

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2415: What Will It Take To Get The U.S. Auto Industry Back On Its Feet?

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 27:42


The U.S. auto industry employs nearly a million people and generates nearly one trillion dollars for the U.S. economy. The faster the auto industry gets back on its feet, the faster the U.S. economy recovers. U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, Julie Fream, CEO of the Original Equipment Supplier Association, Steve Finlay of WardsAuto and John McElroy of Autoline.tv discuss what the industry needs.

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2406: The End of the ICE Age, or is it?

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 27:54


Some experts say we’re on the verge of a tipping point with electric cars. Other experts say the internal combustion engine will be around until the middle of this century. On Autoline This Week, three reporters from Wards, who intensely cover powertrains and propulsion systems, join us to share what they’ve learned about where the automotive industry is really headed.

Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2406: The End of the ICE Age, or is it?

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 27:55


Some experts say we’re on the verge of a tipping point with electric cars. Other experts say the internal combustion engine will be around until the middle of this century. On Autoline This Week, three reporters from Wards, who intensely cover powertrains and propulsion systems, join us to share what they’ve learned about where the automotive industry is really headed.

CBT Automotive Network Podcast
Assessing 5 Major Auto Retail Trends with Steve Finlay, Editor of WardsAuto

CBT Automotive Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 19:55


Originally posted on CBTNews.com: https://www.cbtnews.com/assessing-5-major-auto-retail-trends-with-steve-finlay-editor-of-wardsauto/ In years past, a common criticism the auto industry has faced is that it’s stuck in the past or slow to innovate. However, industry professionals on the showroom floor every day know this simply isn’t true. Here to walk us through some of the defining auto retail trends for 2019 and exciting new developments to watch for in 2020 is Steve Finlay, Editor at WardsAuto Magazine. -------------- CBT Automotive Network is a multi-media platform for retail automotive professionals. With digital channels including a daily show, informative website, daily eNewsletters, monthly magazine, webinars and 9 network shows hosted by the industry's top trainers and thought leaders. CBT is your dealership's "go to" source from the showroom to the service drive. https://www.cbtnews.com/ CONNECT WITH US! Contact us: info@cbtnews.com Subscribe: https://www.cbtnews.com/freesubscription Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarBizTodayNews Twitter: @CarBizToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/

Autoline This Week - Video
Autoline This Week #2403: The World’s Best Engines and Propulsion Systems

Autoline This Week - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 27:09


Every year, the editors from Wards evaluate the newest engines and propulsion systems from the world’s top automakers. Then they pick what they believe is the best of the best, from V8s to battery electrics to fuel cells. On Autoline This Week, they announce which engines made the list and why they were chosen.

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Autoline This Week
Autoline This Week #2403: The World’s Best Engines and Propulsion Systems

Autoline This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 27:09


Every year, the editors from Wards evaluate the newest engines and propulsion systems from the world’s top automakers. Then they pick what they believe is the best of the best, from V8s to battery electrics to fuel cells. On Autoline This Week, they announce which engines made the list and why they were chosen.

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Her Success Story
Standing your ground and asking the right questions

Her Success Story

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 32:44


Jordan Daiagi Harary President at Leader in Cars Auto Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordandaiagiharary/ jordan@licauto.com Jordan Daiagi Harary graduated from New York University's Stern School of Business before beginning her career as an Account Executive at Yelp. From there, she entered into the automotive world as President of Leader in Cars Auto Group, then consisting of two Mazda dealerships in Garden City and Huntington on Long Island. During her tenure, the group acquired New Rochelle Hyundai and Genesis.  By 25 years old, she was managing a team of 150+ employees and $150M in revenue. Jordan currently sits on the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA)’s Board of Directors and was nominated as Secretary this past summer. She concurrently serves as the Chairwoman of the NextGen Committee. Jordan was recently featured in Wards Auto, CBT Automotive News and Chase’s Women in Automotive. She's also been featured in many Long Island publications for the charitable work she does through the group's focus on Autism Awareness. In this episode we discuss: - Managing as a young woman in an older male dominated industry - Becoming comfortable asking tough questions regardless of judgement - Maintaining your values while dealing with tough business situations - The importance of supporting your local community and charitable causes - Being conscious of each person’s integrity or lack thereof

Autoline After Hours
AAH #479 - Robots, Amazon and The State of California

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 63:07


SPECIAL GUEST: Mike Cicco, President and CEO, FANUC AmericaTOPICS:- Ford Folds Canvas- Trump, California and Cars- Waymo’s 60K Miles in One MonthPANEL:- Drew Winter, WardsAuto.com- Mike Austin, Hemmings Motor News- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

Autoline After Hours
AAH #473 - The Corvette C8 and Classic Cars

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 67:12


SPECIAL GUEST: David Rand, DesignerTOPICS:05:36 - Concours d'Elegance of America32:30 - Doctor Data35:18 - What Will Happen to the Detroit 3 If People Stop Buying Pickups?42:55 - Corvette C8: What We Think54:00 - Tesla's 408 Million Loss56:18 - Cruise Automation: Slow MovingPANEL:Christie Schweinsberg, WardsAuto.com; Joe DeMatio, Hagerty; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

Autoline After Hours
AAH #468 - Need A Body Shop? Go To BodyShopology.com!

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 93:21


SPECIAL GUESTS: Stacey Wesselink, Marketing Director, I-CAR and Joe McCabe, AutoForecast SolutionsPANEL:- Steve Finlay, WardsAuto.com- Eric Trytko, IM at CS- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Autoline After Hours
AAH #464 - Why The Car of The Future Will Still Be Made From Steel

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 60:49


SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Jody Hall, Vice President, Automotive Market, Steel Market Development InstituteTOPICS:06:50 - Stronger with Steel: SMDI42:19 - Name Recognition: Dave who?44:22 - Best-selling Hybrid Passenger car in U.S.48:02 - Adaptive Cruise Control and Manual Transmissions49:35 - Will Nissan need another Carlos Ghosn to take care of its seeming collapse?53:02 - Is Rimac more amazing than Rivian?PANEL:- Drew Winter, WardsAuto.com- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production- John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Autoline After Hours
AAH #458 - Sandy Munro Talks About Tesla in China

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 88:28


SPECIAL GUEST: Greg Wallace, GM Heritage CenterTOPICS:- Carlos Tavares Goes Shopping: What Looks Good?- GM to Invest 2.7-billion in Brazil: How Do You Say Yikes in Portuguese- Evelozcity Talks to Magna Steyr About Building EVs in U.S.PANEL:- Craig Cole, AutoGuide.com- James Amend, WardsAuto.com- Gary Vasilash, AD and P

Autoline After Hours
AAH #457 - The Amazing Heritage of General Motors

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 64:31


SPECIAL GUEST: Greg Wallace, GM Heritage CenterTOPICS:- Carlos Tavares Goes Shopping: What Looks Good?- GM to Invest 2.7-billion in Brazil: How Do You Say Yikes in Portuguese- Evelozcity Talks to Magna Steyr About Building EVs in U.S.PANEL:- Craig Cole, AutoGuide.com- James Amend, WardsAuto.com- Gary Vasilash, AD and P

Autoline After Hours
AAH #454 - Tractors, Airplanes and Other Things You Don't Know About Ford

Autoline After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 70:01


SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Kreipke, Ford Historian, EmeritusTOPICS:04:10 - Ford's Fascinating History33:50 - Doctor Data37:40 - Mercedes and BMW: Joining on Autonomy41:35 - The Reality of Level 4 Autonomy45:20 - Did Ford go too far in the move to SUVs?51:55 - FCA: Maybe They Should Rename the Company Jeep56:45 - Tesla: The Wait is Almost Over1:02:45 - POST SHOW discussionPANEL:- Christie Schweinsberg, WardsAuto.com- Greg Migliore, Autoblog.com- Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production