S6:E24 I The Road Ahead for Commercial Vehicle Dealerships

Panel:
• Jim Press (Moderator) Senior Advisor, Work Truck Solutions
• Peter Spitzer - Commercial/Fleet Account Manager, Ron Du Pratt Ford
• Rene St Hilaire, Director- Fleet & Commercial, Hendrick Automotive Group
• Yalda Ghorashy, Head of Dealer Digital Program, Stellantis

Jim Press, Peter, Rene, and Yalda discuss navigating the evolving commercial vehicle landscape, heavily influenced by tariffs impacting material costs. Dealers are adapting by strengthening customer relationships, focusing on cost-per-mile and service contracts, and being proactive and transparent. OEMs emphasize the growing importance of digital presence and leveraging service for customer retention. The industry is undergoing digital transformation with increased virtual interactions and online services,

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