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🚗 Low Dealer Sentiment?
🚙 Ford, Tesla, Mazda, Movies, and More
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Howdy and welcome to your Tuesday email.
It is your email, and in many ways, your Tuesday so enjoy it!
Today we talk about Dealer sentiment, autopilot, and Ford’s charger solution. Then we spend some time on movies we don’t even want to watch. (we don’t like bad dreams, thank you very much)
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-Paul, Kyle, Chris & Kristi
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Today's Email
🔍 Examining Dealer Sentiment, Tesla's Cybertruck Update, and Ford's Power Promise
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Dealers
First, the U.S. dealer sentiment is notably low, with independent dealers scoring just 37, signaling a pressing need for better EV education.
Cybertruck
Second, Tesla's Cybertruck is rolling out its Full Self-Driving update, but limited access leaves many owners still gripping the wheel tightly.
Ford
Lastly, Ford’s “Power Promise” program aims to sweeten the EV deal with complimentary home charging installations, but it feels more like a strategy to retain customers than a true incentive.
With rising competition and evolving consumer preferences, dealers must navigate these shifts carefully. For a deeper dive into these pressing issues and more insights, click to read the full digest! (Read Time: 3 mins 25 secs)
TOGETHER WITH TRADEPENDING
High and Low
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Find out how with this short video form TradePending now.
🎃 Spooky Season Begins w/ Movies
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As we welcome October, we also welcome Spooky Season. We don’t make the rules, we just deliver the news, folks.
The Substance
Directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance features Demi Moore as an aging star who takes a black market drug to regain her youth. Known for its extreme gore, i-’s left audiences shaken and even prompted walkouts—definitely not for the faint of heart!
Nosferatu
Renowned director Robert Eggers reimagines the classic vampire tale in Nosferatu, starring Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok. The chilling trailer teases a gothic nightmare that promises to terrify when it releases on December 25th.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
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Finally, del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation of Frankenstein has completed production. With a star-studded cast and fresh vision, fans can expect an exciting take on this classic tale.
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.
👀 October 4th — Webinar!
Quick Hits: Mazda, Truckers, and AI-Sales
Mazda's $10 monthly subscription for remote start services has sparked backlash after eliminating free options and removing an open-source workaround, raising concerns over car ownership rights. ✨
Truckers and freight rail operators are racing to move billions in cargo before a potential strike by the International Longshoremen's Association at East Coast ports begins at midnight. With nearly $14 billion in trade recently arriving, the economic impact could be severe if negotiations fail, as the ILA demands better wages amid rising freight rates and port congestion. ⚓️
Artisan has raised $11.5 million to develop AI-powered virtual employees for sales teams, aiming to automate tasks like lead generation and outreach, streamlining traditional sales software. 🧑💼
Today in History: Parks, Model T, and Disney
1890: Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress. 🌳
1908: GM buys Buick, Ford builds first production Model T 👨🏭
1971: Walt Disney World Resort Opens in Orlando Florida, the resort opened with the Magic Kingdom theme park featuring the Cinderella Castle at it's center and has since added Epcot and the others. 👸
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