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🚙 EV-Makers Struggle, Choosing The Right Path, and Celebrating Scott Bieler
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Human perfection is a delusion based more on compromised standards than flawless performance. Consistently choosing humility and perseverance, on the other hand, is free and powerful.
So anyway, we would like to humbly point out yesterday’s digest link didn’t work, and in the interest of persevering, here is the link again (in case you want to give it a look).
Keep on keepin’ on, Friend, and of course…
Keep Pushing Back
-Paul, Kyle, Chris & Kristi
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😨 EV Woes, Inventory Gluts, and Charging Pays
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🤖 Tesla’s Cybercab: Driving Enthusiasm in Reverse
Tesla’s robo-taxi ambitions just hit a roadblock. After their underwhelming We, Robot event, it’s clear the Cybercab isn’t ready to self-drive anytime soon. With outdated tech and no clear release date, dealers can rest easy knowing these EV taxis won’t be disrupting their lots anytime soon.
🚗 Stellantis Shuffle: Will Filosa Fix the Inventory Glut?
Antonio Filosa’s new role as Stellantis North America COO puts him in the hot seat, juggling Jeep’s woes with a mountain of unsold 2023 inventory. Dealers are eager to see if he can finally move stagnant stock or if it’s just more talk from the top.
🔋 Nissan’s ChargeScape: Bidirectional Bucks for EV Dealers
Nissan’s new ChargeScape initiative gives EV owners a way to earn cash with smart, bidirectional charging. For dealers, it’s a win-win: boosting EV sales while letting customers profit from their vehicle’s battery. More EV sales and happier customers? Now, that’s something worth charging up for.
Check out the full digest here! (Read Time: 3 mins 59 secs)
Forcing the Wrong Experience
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Does every person visiting your website want to buy a car right this moment?
Does your website treat your visitors like they do?
The best websites cater to early, middle, and late stage buyers. The “call to action” buttons help visitors self-identify which path they want to take.
🏆 Well-Deserved Recognition @ West Herr
West Herr Automotive Group
Our friends over at West Herr are some of the best around, and it’s in no small part because they have such a strong leader in Scott Bieler. Recently named the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s 2024 Industry Leader of the Year, Scott is still out there visiting West Herr's 40 locations, introducing himself to customers, and personally thanking them for their loyalty.
Under Scott’s guidance, West Herr has blossomed into one of the nation's largest dealer groups. His philosophy is simple: "If West Herr is here, something should be happening every year to make Western New York a better place."
And make it better, they do. From a $750K donation to Oishei Children’s Hospital to purchase a microscope used in life-saving surgeries, to ongoing support for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mercy Hospital, and BestSelf Behavioral Health, Scott and the Scott Bieler Family Foundation have made philanthropy a company staple.
We chat even more about dealerships and auto groups like West Herr being champions for their communities all over the country on Saturday’s episode of The Automotive Troublemaker. Check it out:
AROUND THE ASOTU-VERSE
🗓️ Coming Soon
🤠 November 5-8th — Opening presenters at the 2024 ATAE PR & Communications Focus Group Meeting in Austin, Texas.
⚜️ January 23-26th, 2025 — NADA Show in New Orleans.
🦀 May 13-16th, 2025 — ASOTU CON in Baltimore, Maryland.
🎬 More Than Cars: Episode 4
Join us for the premiere of our latest episode of More Than Cars on November 13th at 1:00pm EST featuring the incredible team at Mohawk Chevrolet!
🥊 Quick Hits: Stocks, Comets, and Coffee
U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with both the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs. Nvidia surged over 2%, while investors await key bank earnings reports. 🌹
Two comets from the Oort Cloud, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and C/2024 S1, will be visible this month. Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is brightest after October 12th, and C/2024 S1 appears around October 24th. ☄️ ☄️
A new study finds that drinking three cups of coffee daily can reduce the risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. ☕️ ☕️ ☕️
🔁 Today in History: Calendar, Edsel, Gretzky
1582: Adoption of the Gregorian calendar begins, eventually leading to near-universal adoption. 🗓️
1957: A CBS special was broadcast to promote Ford Motor Company's new Edsel line. The special was hosted by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Louis Armstrong, and Lindsay Crosby. 📺️
1989: Wayne Gretzky becomes the all-time leading points scorer in the NHL. 🏒
Thanks for reading, friend! Have a good day and dream a great dream 😴
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