SAT# 56 - 🥸🎧🐦 CDG Unveiled

Weekly Rewind, NADA Day Two, and Car Dealership Guy Revealed

February 03, 2024

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TOGETHER WITH

NADA 2024 day 1 is in the books!

Who says Las Vegas is a town for gamblers?

We walked through the NADA show all day and only met investors—people investing In the future, investing in people, and investing in high-quality customer experiences.

Looking forward to day two, fam!

Keep Pushing Back
-Paul, Kyle, Chris & Kristi

ICYMI

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The Daily Pushback Email

  • On Friday, Hyundai scrutinizes its electrification figures, Tesla claims the EV crown in California, and Nissan sets its sights on the affordability market. With NADA in full swing, our Crew is having an absolute blast connecting with our community. 👋

  • Thursday was the day ASOTU (finally packed) descended on Las Vegas and we took the most epic photograph ever during our community meet-and-greet.📸

  • On Wednesday, Toyota navigates sales highs and scandal lows, Renault rethinks its EV strategy, and GM balances hybrids with high expectations. The ASOTU Crew is practically delirious with NADA excitement/long flights and long days. 🛫

  • Tuesday, Toyota faces diesel test discrepancies, Tesla tackles court challenges, and Ford navigates Mach-E sales dynamics. Meanwhile, the ASOTU crew begins the cycle of washing and refreshing their “Love People More Than Cars” gear. Or, at least think about it. 🧳

  • On Monday, Toyota takes the Super Bowl stage, CarGurus dish advice for used car shoppers, and Cruise’s robo-taxi hiccups get a spotlight. As NADA week kicks off, we start honing our expo hall plan of attack. 🗺️

TOGETHER WITH STREAM COMPANIES

Your Front Row Seat To NADA

Today’s all-day coverage of the 2024 NADA Show is brought to you by our pals at Stream Companies.

We’ll get you started with all the news you need to know, swing by the Stream Companies booth #4921W to share what they've been up to in 2024, and give you insight into our Twilight Exchange on Delivering a Customer and Employee-Centric Sales Experience.

NADA 2024

Day Two

Geoffrey Pohanka’s Perspective

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Everyone eagerly gathered to listen to Geoffrey Pohanka, NADA 2023 Chairman, spill the tea on the dealership scene.

Geoff got down to the nitty-gritty about how everything's changing fast, with electric cars, new ways of selling cars directly, and fresh rules on car emissions stirring the pot. But, these changes are leading to just as many opportunities as they are leading to challenges.

Geoff's big message? It's time for dealers to get chatty with politicians, team up tighter with car makers, and really listen to what people want in their rides—not just what they'll put up with.

 

Jon Taffer Tells It Like It Is

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Jon Taffer, the mind and the mouth behind the hit TV show “Bar Rescue,” hit the NADA stage on Friday to drop some truth bombs about failure. 💣

He pointed out the primary suspect holding most of us back: excuses. He's all about owning up to our mistakes and taking accountability for our actions (or, inactions in some cases).

Taffer's advice? Stop blaming, start accepting, and get moving. He says it's all about transforming our mindset to kick failure to the curb and embrace success.

Read more about his speech here, and follow us on LinkedIn for fresh NADA updates all weekend long.

 

Coming Up

There is no wrong way to spend time with inspiring leaders of the automotive community. That’s why we work to spark collaboration and conversations wherever possible.

But, spending time while sharing breakfast is definitely the right way. 🥯🥓🍳

Join us for a members-only breakfast meetup at ASOTU CON 2024 with the Women of Color Automotive Network (psst…ask WOCAN for your member discount!).

SOMETHING FUN

Car Dealership Guy Revealed

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Since the account emerged on Twitter in 2021, the identity of “Car Dealership Guy” has been an enigma in the automotive industry. That is, until now.

With content that encompasses consumer advocacy, big-picture economic insights, insider insights on car-buying, dealer operations, and the inner workings of the used-car business, CDG generally tries to bust through the opaque walls of the auto industry with humorous quips, car-buying advice, and unvarnished takes on industry news from the vantage point of a car dealer.

His posts, podcasts, and newsletters have quickly grown in popularity among dealers and economists alike. And, lucky you! It’s 2024, and this is the year that we finally get to pull the curtain back on the industry’s most mysterious voice.

Yossi Levi unveiled himself as this year’s NADA Show alongside a documentary about his journey as Car Dealership Guy. Here’s what we know about him so far:

Discover more about Car Dealership Guy by reading the full article here.

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