🚗 Cyber Monday’s Overrated, You’re Not

TOGETHER WITH

Cyber Monday 🤷‍♂️

Not quite the dazzling event it used to be, right? These days, people order online constantly—some have even wrapped up their Christmas shopping while half-watching Netflix.

But here’s the thing: dealers like you are still one of the rare places where people show up in person to literally kick the tires before making one of the biggest purchases of their lives.

That’s a big deal. It’s an honor, really. And we’re proud to see it in the hands of people like you.

Keep Pushing Back
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• 🛠️ Fake Shifts, Union Rifts, and Solid Fixes

• Webinar: Ready to Build Your 2025 Advertising Play …

• 📖 AI 101: Learn the Lingo

  • What’s with all the buzzwords? Do I really need to …

  • But isn’t it all just algorithms and robots?

  • Can’t I just wing it?

  • So what’s the deal?

• 🥊 Quick Hits: Sunshine, Waymo, and Movies

• 🔁 Today in History: Model A, LaGuardia, and FCHV

BUSINESS

🛠️ Fake Shifts, Union Rifts, and Solid Fixes

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is an EV with attitude—641 horsepower, fake gear shifts, and engine sounds that make driving it as fun as it is ironic. Meanwhile, Volkswagen is locked in a showdown with German unions over plant closures and cost-cutting, while its Rivian-powered EV lineup shuffles forward with delays, leaving the Golf EV to take the wheel before the long-awaited Project Trinity arrives in 2032.

Honda is charging ahead with solid-state batteries that promise 500+ miles of range and cheaper EVs by 2025. Genesis teases an endurance hypercar, aiming to bring Korean luxury to the racing elite by 2026.

On the struggle bus, Fiat pauses 500e production again while dreaming of hybrids, and Lotus hints at hybrid Emiras as its electric sports car stalls. India’s EV incentives shift to woo automakers, and Toyota juggles falling production with record October sales.

Read today’s full digest @ Daily.ASOTU.com

AROUND THE ASOTU-VERSE

🗓️ Coming Soon

🍾 Thursday, December 18th — ASOTU’s Year End Extravaganza (deets coming soon!)

⚜️ January 23-26th, 2025 — NADA Show in New Orleans

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  • Are you looking for a party at NADA?

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🦀 May 13-16th, 2025 — ASOTU CON in Baltimore, Maryland

TOGETHER WITH STREAM COMPANIES

Webinar: Ready to Build Your 2025 Advertising Playbook?

We get it—planning for next year’s advertising strategy can feel like trying to hit a moving target blindfolded... in the dark. Fear not! Our friends at Stream Companies have your back.

Don't miss this 30-minute webinar, Advertising Strategies Part 2: Building Your 2025 Advertising Playbook, happening Wednesday, December 4, at 2 PM ET.

Join us and the industry pros at Stream Companies for a no-fluff dive into navigating the ever-shifting digital landscape. From AI-driven search to political ad madness, we’re covering it all.

Learn how to turn 2024’s lessons into 2025’s wins, design a balanced media mix, and redefine success metrics in an era where the only constant is change.

🛠️ RSVP now—because your 2025 strategy deserves more than guesswork!

TECHNOLOGY

📖 AI 101: Learn the Lingo

What’s with all the buzzwords? Do I really need to know them?

If you’re not fluent in AI-speak yet, don’t sweat it—this glossary has your back.

But isn’t it all just algorithms and robots?

Sure, if you want to oversimplify. But terms like “generative AI,” “adversarial systems,” and even “hallucinations” (yes, hallucinations) are popping up everywhere, and knowing what they mean can save you from some major TL;DR moments.

Can’t I just wing it?

You could, but why? This glossary is your cheat sheet to sound smart in meetings, stay ahead of the curve, and finally figure out why your chatbot keeps saying weird stuff.

So what’s the deal?

The deal is you click the link, learn the lingo, and unlock the secrets of AI. No jargon overload, just the good stuff.

Check out the full article @ Autoindustry.AI

🥊 Quick Hits: Sunshine, Waymo, and Movies

• Korea’s artificial Sun fires up to tackle tungsten impurities in nuclear fusion 😎 

• Uber and Lyft drivers say Waymo's robotaxis are hurting their earnings in Phoenix and LA 🤕 

• ‘Moana 2’, ‘Wicked’ & ‘Gladiator II’ Sending Black Friday To $100M+ Record, Potentially Best Day YTD; Ticketing Sites Backlogged 🎬️ 

🔁 Today in History: Model A, LaGuardia, and FCHV

• 1927 - Henry Ford Introduces the Model A 🥳 

• 1939 – New York City's LaGuardia Airport opens. ✈️ 

• 2002 – Toyota delivers FCHV 🎁 

Thanks for reading, friend! We hope your weekend was all you deserved and you’re feeling fresh and ready for another week!