🚗 What Happened?

Welcome to Saturday, Friend.

Somebody once told us that you should plan your week on Friday, not on Monday.

So, if you are waking up Saturday to work, rest, or recreate, we hope you will give some thought to who you want to be when Monday gets back.

It won’t wait for you to figure it out.

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-Paul, Kyle, Chris & Kristi

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What Happened This Week?

Daily Pushback Emails:

• Monday kicked off the week with a focus on EV supply chain challenges and the growing frustrations with false emergency braking alerts. J.D. Power’s latest tech report gave us insight into what’s working and what’s not in-car technology. ⚡️
  

• On Tuesday, we discussed how EV leases are nearing 50%, driven by federal incentives. Plus, Canoo and Rivian hit bumps in the road, and a heartwarming gesture involving a painting of dogs showed that loving people goes beyond business. 🐶
  

• Wednesday focused on the 40% of 2024 grads looking beyond college and into the service lane. The White House's $521M boost for EV infrastructure and new tech partnerships are reshaping the road ahead. 🎓
  

• Thursday was all about Hyundai's ambitious 30% sales boost by 2030. But will customers bite on new tech? With Nissan's solid-state batteries on the horizon and J.D. Power revealing what drivers really want (and don't), it’s a must-read. 🤓
  

• On Friday, we covered Toyota's production hiccups, GM's delayed EV plant, and flat EU car sales. With the U.S. market showing strength ahead of potential September rate cuts, there's plenty to watch out for. 🤑

PODCASTS

Auto Collabs w/ Susanna Cunningham

Susanna Cunningham, Regional Group Manager at automotiveMastermind, takes us through her journey from a young car enthusiast to a data-driven leader. Discover how her smart use of data turns inventory challenges into dealership successes. Tune in for her insights on aligning inventory with market demands and the importance of mentorship in the auto industry.

We’ve got plenty of more great insightful conversations with automotive’s best and brightest here!

The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Erikka Tiffani Wells

Erikka Tiffani Wells discusses why 40% of consumers now prefer used vehicles, influenced by higher payments, rising prices, and increased interest rates. Her advice? Consider leasing a new vehicle. Tune in for insights that could reshape your approach to customer solutions.

Check out more here.

In The Dirt w/ Matt Jones

Matt Jones from TrueCar and Paul Daly talk about the shift in consumer shopping habits. Discover how dealers are finding success by refining online interactions and enhancing the entire customer experience. Plus, learn why investing in employee experience is key to driving sales forward.

Check out more episodes here.

SOMETHING FUN

Trailers n’ Snark

Skeleton Crew is a Star Wars story that looks Disney sat down and said, “how do we get some of them Stranger Things dollars?”

So, they made a story about kids on an adventure for the forever fans to eat up and the endless critics to criticize endlessly. Personally, I (Chris) think it looks neat, but I’ve missed everything since the Mandalorian ended and I’m not sure “missed” is even the right word anymore.

Y2K is a movie about kids written by adults mixed with a horror movie written by people who don’t realize just how scary the real world already is.

Just when you wonder why this feels like Superbad mixed with that movie where James Franco survives the apcolypse you see Johan Hill produced Y2K and everything makes sense again. Pass.

Well, this is going to be sad. I am sure you know the story of Christopher Reeve, but now it’s been cut together in a way that will make you, just, so sad for a man you’ve never met.

His story and the work he did for other people facing paralyzation will stand the test of time, but maybe just watch the trailer and save yourself the tissues.

Quick Hits

• A murder suspect evaded capture for months but was finally caught when he fell through the ceiling while hiding in an attic during a home search. 👮 

• Pizza Hut is now offering a pizza box that folds into a miniature table, perfect for moving day. 🍕 

• A museum in Marseille is offering a unique experience—visitors can view the "Naturist Paradises" exhibition completely nude (except for shoes) one evening a month. 👢 

History

• 1869: Mary Ward tragically became the first recorded victim of an automobile accident when she fell from an experimental steam car in Ireland. 🚦 

• 1888: The body of Mary Ann Nichols, believed to be the first victim of Jack the Ripper, was discovered. Her death marked the beginning of the infamous "Whitechapel Murders," attributed to the elusive killer who is thought to have claimed 11 lives. 🔪 

• 1943: The USS Harmon, the first U.S. Navy ship named after an African American — Mess Attendant, Leonard Roy Harmon — was commissioned. This Buckley-class destroyer escort served with distinction in World War II, earning three battle stars. ⚓️ 

Thanks for reading, friend! We hope you enjoy a fantastic Labor Day weekend.