#712 - šŸš— Father's Day Eve

Rewind, Troublemakers, and Pizza on the Go

June 15, 2024

Itā€™s Saturday, Friend!

That means we take a look back at the week, drop a special human-focused episode of The Automotive Troublemaker, and celebrate the people who keep retail automotive alive when and where their community needs itā€”even on the weekend.

Tomorrow is Fatherā€™s Day, and we want to honor all the good dads we know in this community.

We know some of you will spend the holiday with your fatherā€™s memory, and to you, we simply want to say that YOU are more honor to him than we can offer.

Keep Pushing Back
-Paul, Kyle, Chris, and Kristi

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Farewell Last Week

The Daily Pushback Email

  • Monday, we had some recalls, layoffs, and robotaxis. Then we took a look at FTCā€™s non-compete ban.

  • Tuesday, we saw GM team up with Costco (made some hotdog jokes, obviously), the White House relaxed some emission rules, and then enjoyed some of West Herrā€™s cozy coups!

  • Wednesday, we played bingo with cheap jeeps, the UAW, and Ferrariā€™s confusing stance on clinging to ā€œrealā€ engines while also focusing on making their electric motors sound like real engines. Then we packed up and went to a car parade.

  • Thursday, the EU shared it Chinese tariff plans, U.S. EV tax credits hit $1B, and we investigated the wonderful world of Name, Image, and Likeness agreements.

  • Friday, we looked at the battle brewing between Ford and Tesla for U.S. EV domination and then shared some dealer scholarships (a favorite topic of ours).

PODCASTS

Auto Collabs

Join Paul, Kyle, and Michael in this episode of Auto Collabs as they chat with 13-year-old Kaylee Jewert, a rising star in the industry.

Kaylee recently wowed audiences at the Women in Automotive conference, sharing her passion for psychology, marketing, and the need for more women and young talent in the field. Her fresh perspective and insight make this a must-listen.

Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple.

The Automotive Troublemaker

Itā€™s the end of another week, and yesterday, Paul and Kyle spoke about how Ford is allowing all franchise dealers to sell EVs and how Tesla shareholders approved Elon Muskā€™s pay package. Plus, we cover how apps are selling driving data to insurance companies.

Subscribe and listen to The Automotive Troublemaker six mornings a week on Spotify or Apple.

AROUND THE ASOTU-VERSE

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Join us on June 26th at 2:00pm EST for "Reawakening Your Dealership: Overcoming Industry Challenges from the Covid Coma."

Discover strategies to rebuild trust, adapt to new consumer behaviors, and enhance customer loyalty.

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SOMETHING FUN

Pizza On The Go

Lexus GX Monogram / Carscoops

When you think of Lexus, you probably envision luxury, performance, and *checks notes* pizza?

Well, maybe not yet, but you will!

Lexus has teamed up with high-end appliance brand Monogram to craft a GX concept thatā€™s a mouthwatering blend of opulence and culinary delight.

Debuting at Aspen's Food & Wine Classic, the Lexus GX Monogram is the ultimate ride for foodies on the go. Its sleek bronze-accented exterior and custom wheels scream sophistication, but the real magic happens inside.

The cabin boasts swanky black and camel leather seats separated by a full-length center console, perfect for pre-gaming. Plus, Monogramā€™s $1,500 heated ice press ensures your drinks are served with only the finest crystal-clear spheres.

Forget standard tailgates. This beauty rocks barn doorsā€”the left loaded with bartending essentials, and the right with a chefā€™s arsenal, including a pizza peel. Other chic compartments hold wine, bourbon, glasses, and a bottle opener.

But the piĆØce de rĆ©sistance? A 30-inch Smart Flush Hearth Oven nestled between those barn doors, delivering you all the performance of a wood-fired oven from the convenience of your trunk.

Unfortunately, this concept car isnā€™t likely to hit the production line anytime soon, but it definitely gives us something to dream about. Cheers to that!

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