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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today’s top stories:

1. President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-hints-at-some-reprieve-on-auto-tariffs-2025-04-15

2. EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-makers-roll-out-conquest-offers-as-tesla-trade-ins-climb-2025-04-15

3. Hyundai assembles task force to build its own EV batteries — report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/hyundai-assembles-task-force-to-build-its-own-ev-batteries-report-2025-04-15

This episode is brought to you by Impel — Want tailored customer experiences at every touchpoint? There’s AI for that. Impel’s AI Operating System is helping dealerships boost engagement, drive more revenue, and keep customers coming back—across marketing, chat, sales, and service. And with the new AI Knowledge Bank, updates are simple. Just train it once, and every conversation reflects the latest incentives, service policies, or even tariff responses. It’s personalized, one-to-one service—at scale, and with less effort. Explore the possibilities of AI by visiting impel.ai/cdg.

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today’s top stories:

1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing…

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14

2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14

3. Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/subaru-teases-rugged-electric-suv-ahead-of-new-york-auto-show-debut-2025-04-15

This episode is brought to you by Impel — Want tailored customer experiences at every touchpoint? There’s AI for that. Impel’s AI Operating System is helping dealerships boost engagement, drive more revenue, and keep customers coming back—across marketing, chat, sales, and service. And with the new AI Knowledge Bank, updates are simple. Just train it once, and every conversation reflects the latest incentives, service policies, or even tariff responses. It’s personalized, one-to-one service—at scale, and with less effort. Explore the possibilities of AI by visiting impel.ai/cdg.

Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected].

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today’s top stories:

1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing…

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14

2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14

3. Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/subaru-teases-rugged-electric-suv-ahead-of-new-york-auto-show-debut-2025-04-15

This episode is brought to you by Impel — Want tailored customer experiences at every touchpoint? There’s AI for that. Impel’s AI Operating System is helping dealerships boost engagement, drive more revenue, and keep customers coming back—across marketing, chat, sales, and service. And with the new AI Knowledge Bank, updates are simple. Just train it once, and every conversation reflects the latest incentives, service policies, or even tariff responses. It’s personalized, one-to-one service—at scale, and with less effort. Explore the possibilities of AI by visiting impel.ai/cdg.

Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected].

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Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail.

Today’s Big Story:

This episode is brought to you by:

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Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.

This week's top stories:

1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations.

2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From America, For America,” which offers employee pricing to all U.S. customers

3. The end of March kicked off a mad dash to dealerships—a sugar high of car sales, driven by fears of what’s coming next.

4. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price was $47,462, down slightly from February’s revised figure

5. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno—known to some as the GOP’s rising “car czar”—is quickly becoming a key player in President Trump’s vision to reshape the auto industry.

Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected].

This episode is brought to you by:

Pencilwrench from StoneEagle – Technicians hate writing repair stories, but incomplete documentation risks unpaid warranty claims. That’s why smart dealers are using Pencilwrench to save time, eliminate frustration, and ensure they get fully compensated for every repair. See how it works at https://bit.ly/3DscNIw and get free setup and training when you sign up for one year. Mention code CDGWRENCH during your demo — and tell them Car Dealership Guy sent you!

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today’s top stories:

1. Pre-tariff ‘pull-ahead demand’ adds extra 153,000 vehicle sales in March

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/pre-tariff-pull-ahead-demand-adds-extra-153-000-vehicle-sales-in-march-2025-04-11

2. Car tech is advancing—but demand? Not so much

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-tech-is-advancing-but-demand-not-so-much-2025-04-11

3. In-person auto shows still move metal—even in a digital age

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/in-person-auto-shows-still-move-metal-even-in-a-digital-age-2025-04-11

This episode is brought to you by PayJunction—Most dealers think they’re stuck with the payment processor baked into their DMS—but PayJunction is changing that. With lower rates, more features, and tools like surcharging, dealers keep more of every transaction—without losing integration. Don’t let your payment system limit your success. Take your payment processing to the next level at https://www.payjunction.com/payments/

Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected].

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today’s top stories:

1. March new car prices stay flat, but sub-$30K models are fading…

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/march-new-car-prices-stay-flat-but-sub-30k-models-are-fading-2025-04-10

2. Kia is targeting 4M global sales by 2030—with EVs leading the charge

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-targets-4m-global-sales-by-2030-with-evs-leading-the-charge-2025-04-10

3. BMW fires back at White House trade advisor Peter Navarro

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/bmw-fires-back-at-white-house-trade-advisor-peter-navarro-2025-04-10

This episode is brought to you by PayJunction—Most dealers think they’re stuck with the payment processor baked into their DMS—but PayJunction is changing that. With lower rates, more features, and tools like surcharging, dealers keep more of every transaction—without losing integration. Don’t let your payment system limit your success. Take your payment processing to the next level at https://www.payjunction.com/payments/

Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected].

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today’s top stories:

1. Ford CEO on tariffs: ‘This is a moment for Ford to differentiate itself’

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-on-tariffs-this-is-a-moment-for-ford-to-differentiate-itself-2025-04-09

2. Americans are missing their car payments at a staggering rate

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/americans-are-missing-their-car-payments-at-a-staggering-rate-2025-04-09

3. Toyota accelerates EV strategy with 15 new models planned by 2027 — report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/toyota-accelerates-ev-strategy-with-15-new-models-planned-by-2027-report-2025-04-09

This episode is brought to you by PayJunction—Most dealers think they’re stuck with the payment processor baked into their DMS—but PayJunction is changing that. With lower rates, more features, and tools like surcharging, dealers keep more of every transaction—without losing integration. Don’t let your payment system limit your success. Take your payment processing to the next level at https://www.payjunction.com/payments/

Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected].

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

Today’s top stories:

1. Auto industry enters high-stakes reset under new tariffs — report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-industry-enters-high-stakes-reset-under-new-tariffs-report-2025-04-08

2. UAW Pres. backs auto tariffs but calls broader trade measures “reckless”

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/uaw-pres-backs-auto-tariffs-but-calls-broader-trade-measures-reckless-2025-04-08

3. EV adoption edges upward as legacy automakers gain share

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-adoption-edges-upward-as-legacy-automakers-gain-share-2025-04-08

This episode is brought to you by PayJunction—Most dealers think they’re stuck with the payment processor baked into their DMS—but PayJunction is changing that. With lower rates, more features, and tools like surcharging, dealers keep more of every transaction—without losing integration. Don’t let your payment system limit your success. Take your payment processing to the next level at https://www.payjunction.com/payments/

Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected].

Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.