🚗 We The People Spoke

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Sometimes, democracy takes a little patience.

We’ve seen before that it might take a few days—or even weeks—for a winner to be officially declared. But while we wait for all those final counts to come in, it’s worth recognizing everyone who got out there and cast their vote.

It is a right that not everyone in the world enjoys, and exercising it is something we can all be proud of, regardless of how long it takes for the outcome.

So, while we wait, let’s celebrate the turnout and the power behind every single vote cast. Thanks for making your voices heard.

Keep Pushing Back
-Paul, Kyle, Chris & Kristi

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• 🩹 Industry Shake-Up: GM Takes #2 in EVs, Aston Ma …

• 🌟 CBT Celebrates This Year’s 40 Under 40

• 🥊 Quick Hits

• 🔁 Today in History

BUSINESS

🩹 Industry Shake-Up: GM Takes #2 in EVs, Aston Martin Bleeds Cash, and Silicon Batteries Steal the Spotlight

😠 GM’s now Tesla’s runner-up in EVs, but Ford is throwing shade.

💸 Aston Martin is hemorrhaging cash ($1.8M daily—ouch), and Manheim’s taking on EV storage so dealers don’t have to.

🔋 Silicon anodes are outpacing solid-state batteries in the EV tech race, while Hyundai’s hybrids are crushing sales records.

🤖 Over in China, AI-fueled driver-assist startups are nipping at Tesla’s heels, and Europe’s dead-set on a 2035 CO2-free future (good luck, carmakers).

🥧 Meanwhile, Suzuki’s eVitara is on the way—proving even budget brands want a slice of the EV pie.

Check out the full digest at Daily.ASOTU.com.

PRESENTED BY UVEYE

🎬 Episode 4 of More Than Cars at Mohawk Chevrolet

On November 13th at 1:00pm EST, join us and our friends at UVeye for a front-row look at Mohawk Chevrolet’s game-changing team!

From athletic discipline to TikTok fame, owner Andrew Guelcher and Assistant GM Kaitlin Gattuso Duncan have turned Mohawk into a dealership unlike any other. With Nathanael Greklek’s unique marketing, Grace Kerber’s star rise, and Alyssa Corbett’s insights from the service side, there’s no shortage of stories.

This isn’t just a dealership; it’s “The Dealership.” Thanks to our friends at UVEye, we’re bringing you all the action, transparency, and trick shots!

Let us know if you plan to attend now on the LinkedIn event page.

MORE THAN CARS MOMENTS

🌟 CBT Celebrates This Year’s 40 Under 40

The 40 Under 40 awards shine a spotlight on the best and brightest in retail auto, honoring those who are shaping the future of the industry. From sales and management to marketing, customer experience, and community service, CBT News was proud to announce how each and every one of these rising stars have set themselves apart in their organizations and communities.

Bridget and Jim Fitzpatrick, co-founders of CBT News, lauded the honorees saying: “We would like to congratulate all the finalists and nominees. The resilience and dedication demonstrated by every member of the retail automotive community is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to showcase these remarkable individuals on our platform.”

Congratulations to this year’s award winners! Your talents and commitment are driving the industry forward and setting a powerful example for the next generation of automotive professionals. 👏

AROUND THE ASOTU-VERSE

🗓️ Coming Soon

TODAY! 🤠 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.

🥊 Quick Hits

• Tropical Storm Rafael is forecast to strengthen into the next hurricane of the season as it churns towards the Gulf of Mexico. 🌀

• Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji is still snowless for the first time in 130 years. ⛰️

• The Goldfish we all know and love launched a limited run of snacks rebranded as “Chilean Sea Bass” to appeal to fancy grown ups who require a more sophisticated cheese cracker. 🧀

🔁 Today in History

• 1528: Shipwrecked Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca becomes first known European to set foot in Texas. ⚓️

• 1869: The first U.S. college football game is played between Rutgers and Princeton, but the game rules were very different from today. The teams were made up of 25 players that were allowed to bat the ball with their hands, feet, heads and sides, but carrying or throwing the ball was not permitted. 🏈

• 1998: President Bill Clinton declared a section of Detroit the Automobile National Heritage Area to commemorate the role of the automobile in U.S. history. 🚘

Thanks for reading, friend! We know the wait isn’t easy, so here’s our wish for you today: May patience meet you just as kindly as you offer it.