We take pride in keeping you equipped with the knowledge you need, connected to the community that has your best interest in mind, and encouraged to do important work for your community.

So when specific circumstances come up and teach us something new, we take note.

If you didn’t catch our live stream, “Best Practices + Resources for Keeping Your Store Running During an Outage,” yesterday, feel free to watch the reply on YouTube or LinkedIn.

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Let’s Review

When Dealers Band Together…

Huge thanks to everybody who participated in or tuned into the Friday livestream. We heard from leaders, managers, operators, and partners about how to keep the dealership thriving during rain or shine.

Check out the resource collection here.

Or if you have 36 minutes and 16 seconds, watch a replay of the live stream on LinkedIn or YouTube.

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Monday: Volkswagen is strong at home but struggling against Tesla and BYD abroad. Hyundai's global EV sales are declining, and Chinese automakers are gaining despite tariffs. Also, we covered the power of AI in transforming user experiences.

Tuesday: Toyota's Chairman Akio Toyoda faces reappointment pressure due to a scandal. Stellantis partners with Leapmotor to produce EVs in Poland. Rivian has developed a drone for off-roading, and Volvo's electric truck has showcased its capabilities.

Wednesday: Fisker files for bankruptcy, while Toyota shareholders re-elect Akio Toyoda. GM, Wuling, and BYD reveal future EV plans. Waabi secured $200M for autonomous trucking, and we discussed the latest data from Cox on vehicle prices.

Thursday: Ferrari's first electric car is set to launch next year, and it will eliminate in-car navigation in favor of smartphone systems. BofA advises Detroit automakers to exit China due to competition. We explored regional EV sales trends and their impacts.

Friday: CDK Global faces a second cyber incident that is disrupting dealership operations. Auto loan rates and affordability improve while EU EV sales drop. We discussed Hyundai's EV strategy and the latest from Netflix's expansion into immersive experiences.

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PODCASTS

The Automotive Troublemaker

Thursday, dealerships across the country woke up to CDK Global’s DMS being offline for a second straight day.

Check out more episodes, or listen on your preferred platform here.

Auto Collabs

Sherryl Nens, the VP of Sales at ComplyAuto, joined us to shed some fresh light on compliance in the automotive industry.

Check out more episodes, or listen on your preferred platform here.

In The Dirt w/ ASOTU

Robert Blessing & Jayce Fitch are with Renew Energy--a solar energy company with a Dealer Partner program helping EV Buyers receive cheaper energy rates with home installed solar panels.

Check out more episodes, or listen on your preferred platform here.

ASOTU CON Sessions

Glenn Pasch sits down with Anthony Jingoli, Senior Director of Automotive Strategy and Partnerships for Effectv, and Brendan Jackson from Effectv to explore the intricacies of content strategy and the evolution of targeted advertising.

Check out more episodes, or listen on your preferred platform here.

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AROUND THE ASOTU-VERSE

Webinar in 4 Days!

Learn actionable strategies that will empower your dealership to thrive in a post-pandemic market with Jake Blair, GM at Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne, Bobby Gaudreau, the VP of Sales and Marketing at Activator Dealer Solutions, and Mike Whitlow, the Director of Product Strategy and Marketing with Activator.

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SOMETHING FUN

Electric Super Duper Car

Contradicting the idea that "big things" come in small packages, the pint-sized McMurtry Spéirling EV is a small thing in a small package, completing courses in amazingly small amounts of time.

The EV supercar has shattered records at Hockenheim, outpacing the Mercedes-AMG One by a remarkable 14.1 seconds.

Clocking in at 1 minute and 24.4 seconds, this track-only marvel has become the fastest closed-wheel car on the iconic German circuit.

Despite being smaller than a Miata and weighing under 2,200 pounds, the Spéirling packs a whopping 1,000 horsepower, making it a formidable contender.

Former F1 driver Max Chilton piloted the car during its record-setting lap on June 8, with a price tag of £895,000 and limited to just 100 units, this tiny but mighty EV is set to deliver unparalleled performance to a lucky few starting in 2025.

You can watch the full story here:

Quick Hits

• It’s never too late! A 105-year-old woman has earned her master’s degree from Stanford. 👩‍🎓 

• Double vision: 7 sets of twins were born within days of one another at the same hospital in Ohio. 👬 

• Don’t spend it all in one place. Waffle House servers are getting a raise of $3 an hour. 🤑 

History

• 1933: Adolf Hitler bans all other political parties in Germany. 📖 

• 1944: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. ✏️ 

• 2001: The Fast and the Furious series begins. ⏩️ 😡 

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