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Latest Episodes
The Auto Industry's Case Against Chinese Vehicle Expansion
As concerns over vehicle affordability grow, a new debate is emerging around whether Chinese automakers should be allowed greater access to the U.S. market. In this episode, Mike Darrow, Chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers...
Why Dealership Buy-Sell Activity Surged 21% in Q1 2026
Dealership mergers and acquisitions continue to accelerate despite economic uncertainty. In this episode, Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, examines the forces driving a surge in dealership buy-sell activity and what the la...
Erin Keating on Why Dealer Confidence Is Rising Despite Growing Concerns
Dealer confidence is improving, but uncertainty continues to shape the outlook for the automotive retail industry. In this episode, Erin Keating, Executive Analyst at Cox Automotive, breaks down the findings from the Q2 2026 Cox Automotive Deal...
Why Connected Systems Matter More Than Ever for Dealers
As AI adoption accelerates and pricing transparency remains under regulatory scrutiny, dealerships face growing pressure to modernize their operations. In this episode, Michael Affronti, Chief Product & Business Officer at DriveCentric, dis...
Mike Gilson on Making AI Accessible to Every Dealership Employee
Mike Gilson, CEO of Conversica, joins us to discuss how AI is helping dealerships uncover hidden revenue opportunities buried within their existing data systems.As dealerships generate massive amounts of information through sales, servic...