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Howdy, howdy, howdy, and welcome to another day on the best planet in the solar system.
Today we have news from GM, Nissan, and Rivian (with plenty more where that came from). Be sure to check out our deep dive into the wealth of opportunities around the retail auto industry. We find knowledge is indeed power when inviting folks to bring their skill into our showrooms, community, and world.
Until tomorrow…
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Today's Email
🍎 GM Faces EV Struggles, Nissan New and Old, and Rivian Delays
🧯 GM is under fire as EV sales slow down while their traditional trucks still rake in profits.
🏡 Nissan has jumped into the EV home energy game with ChargeScape but is also recalling 24,000 Leafs due to battery fire risks.
🐢 Meanwhile, Rivian’s much-anticipated R2 and R3 models face serious production delays, pushing their debut back to 2028.
For more on GM's balancing act, Nissan’s grid ambitions, Rivian’s struggles, and the rest of today’s auto stories, read the full digest here! (Read Time: 5 mins 13 secs)
Path to a Top 20 Dealership
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Hanania Mitsubishi transformed their digital experience with Upstart, becoming a top 20 dealership nationwide.
General Manager Lou Tilahun shared, “I’ve seen a lot of software, and this is the best upgrade experience I’ve had in my many years in the auto industry.”
With Upstart, they've cut deal times in half, boosted PVR by $300 per vehicle, and improved CSI scores by 10%.
Learn how they’ve made the car-buying process smoother for both customers and employees.
Read the full case study here to see their journey!
👀 More Than Meets the Eye:
A Deep Dive Into Dealership Roles and Career Opportunities
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Most of us in the industry know just how many hands it takes to keep a dealership running smoothly, and it’s way more than just the crew you see on the showroom floor.
But for those who don’t work in the trenches of a dealership, the sheer variety of roles required to keep things operating like a well-oiled machine might come as a surprise.
With labor shortages affecting auto groups across the country, we thought it would be the perfect time to lay out the many roles that make up a successful dealership. Maybe you know someone who's looking for a career change, or maybe you know a fresh grad who isn't sure what to pursue — this the handy dandy guide for them.
Keep reading here. (Read Time: 6 min and 22 sec)
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.
🎬 More Than Cars: Episode 4
Join us for the premiere of our latest episode of More Than Cars on November 13th at 1:00pm EST featuring the incredible team at Mohawk Chevrolet!
🥊 Quick Hits: Skip, Beef, and Dylan
YouTube is hiding the skip button and countdown timer for ads on mobile, making ads appear un-skippable. ⏭️
McDonald's is suing major beef suppliers for allegedly restricting supply to raise prices, including a 21% Big Mac price increase since 2019. 🍔
The Bob Dylan movie has a new trailer. Seems it’s another falling in love movie, but this time, with Dylan songs. 🎞️
🔁 Today in History: Dam, Sky Scrapper, and the Tube
1936: Boulder Dam (later renamed Hoover Dam) begins to generate and transmit electricity to Los Angeles. 💡
1953: Chrysler sells the Chrysler Building in NYC. 🏢
2006: Google announces the purchase of YouTube. 📺️
Thanks for reading, friend! Remember, progress isn’t always about speed—sometimes it’s just about showing up.
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