#742 - 🚗 All Shook Up

It’s incredible how quickly this week has zipped by!

Despite the hustle and bustle, we never forget to take time to appreciate the small wins, and find gratitude in every step of the journey. We hope you do, too.

Whether you’re in the dealership today or taking a break, we wish for you a peaceful and joyous weekend, friends!

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

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ICYMI

The Week at a Glance

The Daily Pushback Email

• On Monday, we dove into Tesla’s robo-taxi delay, Toyota’s new hybrid and GR86 updates, and Kia’s EV strides despite theft issues. We also looked at Stellantis’ AI moves, Ford’s Polestar-inspired EV, and Red Bull’s $7.5M hyper-car. 🏎️
   

• Tuesday we covered Ford’s F-150s powering Houston, Chevy’s affordable Silverado EV, and Jaguar’s drastic model cuts. Plus, we shout out our friends at Lithia Ford Lincoln of Fresno who are helping encourage local students to crush their reading goals. 🍧
   

• By Wednesday we were exploring EU tariff changes for German automakers, the competitive landscape for foreign carmakers in China, and GM's uncertain EV production goals. We also took a look at the intriguing mystery involving missing coffee mugs at Tesla's German Gigafactory. ☕️
   

• Thursday we discussed Honda’s fundraising moves, Mercedes’ charging network, and Tesla’s Supercharger slowdown. Then, we shared a heartwarming story from Anderson Ford in Lincoln, Nebraska after they helped get a national non-profit back on the road. 🛠️
   

• Before we knew it, it was Friday. We examined Ford’s shift back to heavy-duty trucks, GM's upgrade of its Cadillac Escalades, and VW's new tech-savvy electric crossovers for China. We also celebrated the 88th birthday of the world’s most iconic snack on wheels — the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. 🌭

PODCASTS

Auto Collabs

On this week’s episode of Auto Collabs, Paul and Kyle chat with Devin Daly, co-founder and CEO of Impel to discuss the company’s takeover of Outsell and how they are turbocharging AI-driven marketing to shake up how we buy and sell cars.

Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple.

AROUND THE ASOTU-VERSE

Up and Coming

The CARS Rule is under review at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, with oral arguments scheduled for October 7th. A decision on its fate could come by the end of the year.

Don't miss this opportunity! 

Join Paul and Kyle from ASOTU and Jim Ganther from Mosaic Compliance Solutions on Wednesday, August 7th at 2:00 PM EST for an essential webinar on what to expect and how to stay ahead.

Register today to secure your spot!

👊 August 9-11th — VeeCon in Los Angeles, CA.

👨‍⚖️ August 19th — Paul and Kyle judging Automotive Amplifiers Contest w/ ReyRey in Leesburg, VA.

🌴 August 20-24th — NAMAD Conference in Miami, FL.

🍎 September 16th — The Welcome Conference in NYC.

SOMETHING FUN

A Little Less Aviation, A Little More Traction

After decades of rusting away in the New Mexican sun, a 1962 Lockheed Jetstar previously owned by Elvis Presley has found new life thanks to aircraft restorer and content creator, Jimmy Webb.

Known for his YouTube channel, Jimmy’s World, Webb turned the forgotten jet into a retro camper complete with much of the vintage interior including the red velvet upholstery and even some of the original appliances.

When Webb discovered the aircraft, it had no engines and missing cockpit controls which made it unfit for flight. Undeterred, he bought it for $260K and decided to repurpose it. The transformation involved chopping off the tail, removing the wings, and mounting the fuselage onto a motorhome chassis.

He replaced the old controls with RV-friendly ones to make it drivable but kept the existing flight deck to maintain that old-school jet feel.

The revamped motorhome is set to formally debut at the 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh next week in Wisconsin. 🛩️

Quick Hits

• In collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, Sim-Lab (a manufacturer of simulated racing hardware) launched a Racing Steering Wheel that has so. many. buttons. 🎮

• Public EV chargers in the U.S. are on track to outnumber gas stations within the next eight years. 🔌

• The skies over the States became eerily empty yesterday morning after the CrowdStrike software outage grounded most American, United, and Delta flights. 🛬

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