Jamie Butters is a seasoned reporter within the automotive industry, having worked at The Detroit Free Press, Bloomberg and currently as the Executive Editor of Automotive News. He shares what it’s like working at well-known publishers and why Automotive News attends trade shows. Jamie also shares insights into the trends dealers he has talked with are concerned – or excited -- about for 2025 and he shares what he’s keeping an eye on in the industry.

For more about Jamie, visit his ⁠LinkedIn⁠. 

Episode Breakdown

0:00 - Meet Jamie 

3:14 - Life as Executive Editor of Automotive News 

6:31 - Jamie's 2025 Industry Predictions 

8:24 - What Auto Shows Mean to Automotive News and the Industry 

13:43 - The Status of EVs This Year 

17:39 - Affordability and What Dealers Can Control 

21:58 - Have We Reached a Digital Retail Peak? 

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