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@GuyDealership Avatar @GuyDealership Car Dealership Guy

Dealerships are increasingly using AI tools to enhance operations, such as pre-qualifying used-car acquisition leads and shaping buying decisions. Major players like CarMax and Carvana are impacting the used car market, with Carvana scaling its footprint and CarMax seeing a surge in delinquencies. Economic uncertainty and changing consumer behaviors are driving these shifts, with some dealers focusing on building relationships and culture to stay competitive.

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"NEWS Last week CarMax rattled investors with a steep Q3 earnings miss: Earnings per share fell XX% to $XXXX versus $XXXX expected while used vehicle comp sales dropped 6.3%. CEO Bill Nash admitted sales weakened each month of the quarterbut said inventory and pricing are now better positioned for Q4. Between the lines: Dave Thomas of CDK Global believes the stumble was fueled by pull-forward demand. Add in sharper franchise dealer used-car operations and CarMaxs once-dominant acquisition engine is under pressure. But expect CarMax to ramp sourcing quickly to regain share. Zooming out: With"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-09-29T20:35Z 451.6K followers, 36.5K engagements

"Some dealers are shifting their focus from transactions to relationships. James V Seale Managing Partner at Granbury Kia explains how rethinking the customer experience is driving long-term loyalty. "Granbury is a small town but also with small town becomes what I really thrive about the car business building the relationships building customer-centric mentality getting one-on-one with customers." "Your financial statement is the end-all be-all to everything that goes on in the store. Right Tell me one line on that financial statement that says something about the customer loyalty or the"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T12:00Z 451.5K followers, 17.9K engagements

"This episode is brought to you by: X. CDK Global - - Managing inventory doesnt have to be a grind. Backed by over XX years of CDK know-how and powered by next-gen AI tools youll price with confidence merchandise like a pro and move cars off the lot faster all while boosting your bottom line. Learn more about the CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite @ X. Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ X. CDG Dealer Consulting The right tech can make or break your"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-09-23T14:01Z 451.5K followers, 13.6K engagements

"@CanadaKaz Great pod - really enjoyed it - Youre correct about the Carvana analogy Financing is baked into the car buying experience its native to the platform Small note: CoPart has recently expanded beyond just salvage vehicles not sure whats the % marketshare though"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T00:53Z 451.5K followers, 1058 engagements

"SCOOP Wells Fargo is pushing deeper into riskier auto loans: An internal memo obtained by CDG News shows the banks dealer pilot program will now approve: Borrowers with FICO XXX at up to XXX% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. And borrowers with FICO 500539 at up to XXX% LTV. When CDG News reached out to Well Fargo for confirmation this is the response provided: Wells Fargo is committed to responsible lending and providing our customers with affordable solutions for their transportation needs. As part of that work we are continuously testing potential lending solutions in the market. Why it matters:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-09-30T19:39Z 451.5K followers, 59.2K engagements

"NEWS Subprime cracks are widening in auto lending: Delinquencies on subprime loans hit XXXX% in August the highest in years. Repos are climbing too now back at levels not seen since the Great Recession. At the same time nearly X in X car buyers now has a credit score under XXX the highest share since 2016. Safe to say theres a good amount of pressure on the lower end of the market Meanwhile prime buyers are still getting approved and demand at the top hasnt really slowed. Bottom line: Were looking at what they call a K-shaped economy. One groups still buying confidently while the other is"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-14T20:15Z 451.5K followers, 49.8K engagements

"NEWS China isnt backing down on rare earth exports: After President Trump announced XXX% tariffs on Chinese goods starting Nov. X Beijing responded defending its new export controls on rare earth minerals. The rules apply to any product with more than XXX% rare earths including: - EV motors - Semiconductors - And critical auto components China controls XX% of the global supply and says the restrictions are legitimate under international law. But even before this American and European suppliers were facing delays. Now the workarounds many were relying on are starting to close. Bottom line: If"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-13T20:00Z 451.5K followers, 40K engagements

"Appraisal Landmines Costing Dealers $1000's And How To Defuse Them Industry Spotlight Stream the full episode now hosted by @samdarc: 1:22 Smith Auto's growth and acquisition strategy 2:10 Biggest used car acquisition challenges 3:12 Auctions vs. alternative inventory sources 6:28 How AppraisalPro improves transparency 10:30 Appraisal Pro's financial impact 21:59 How do OBD scans help 24:52 From fault codes to recon estimates 27:31 Benefits of transparent dealings 38:35 Future developments for AppraisalPro"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-11T14:00Z 451.5K followers, 19.8K engagements

"Wholesale used vehicle values are still outperforming historical norms: In September the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (a key barometer for wholesale prices) fell by just XXX% vs. August. By segment: Compact cars: -X% Mid-size car: +0.2% SUVs: -XXX% Pickups: +0.5% Luxury: -XXX% EVs: +0.8% And overall values are still higher than average for this time of year. Remember: Manheim isnt the single source of truth for the wholesale market. Regional auction conditions often depend on local supply and demand. (Data source: Manheim)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T13:36Z 451.6K followers, 20.6K engagements

"Auto lenders are getting crushed on repos: The Subprime Recovery Rate Index (which tracks how much lenders recoup after a repossession) has plunged from XX% in 2021 to just XX% by mid-2025. The reason: Falling used car values + rising repo costs. Storage transport and auction fees are up 1520% with inflation. The signal: Lower repo recoveries mean bigger losses pushing lenders to likely tighten underwriting and lean harder on technology to limit risk. (Data source: Cox Automotive / Fitch Ratings analysis via Joe Cecala)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-09-10T13:54Z 451.5K followers, 54.2K engagements

"@CapitalOne Watch it on X or stream it on your favorite platform: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T14:11Z 451.5K followers, 15.1K engagements

"GMs technology is reshaping how its brands compete. Buick is leading as Chinas top luxury brand and EV trucks like the 2025 GMC Sierra are pairing long-range capability with sports-car acceleration. Krystal Roberts Executive Manager at @hodgkinschevy breaks down what she's seeing play out. "The number one luxury brand in China is Buick." "Their technology shocking is as forward-thinking and as innovative if not even a little bit ahead of the scale there which shocks me because they're very innovative in that country." "I'm driving a 2025 GMC Sierra EV XXX miles on a full charge zero to 16"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-01T12:00Z 451.6K followers, 18.1K engagements

"Special Panel Discussion today for Daily Dealer live: Outside The Box Expert F&I Roundtable - @dennis_gingrich Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company - Wade Higgins Regional Sales Director at GSFS Group - Trevor Caulfield F&I Manager at @PineBeltChevy36 - Jonathan Blain F&I Manager at @GoGoldyAuto Special thanks to our sponsor AppraisalPRO See you all soon"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-10T16:29Z 451.5K followers, 16.8K engagements

"Guess who finally bought a new car Went with a Lexus TX500h - beautiful ride. First they delivered it to me. Second theyll pick it up and drop it off for service or maintenance in the future. Third the entire purchase process took under XX minutes total and consisted of two quick calls and mostly text messages. THAT'S IT. All I can say is that if every dealer operated like this and trust me theyre willing to do this for every customer who requests it (I've confirmed) wed be living in a completely different world. Flawless experience from start to finish. No they didn't pay me or give me a"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T20:53Z 451.5K followers, 148.1K engagements

"NEWS The Hemi revival is already paying off for Ram: In Q3 sales of the 2026 Ram 1500 climbed XX% year-over-year to 44349 units. Through the first nine months of 2025 totals are up X% to 143264. And while Ram doesnt split sales by engine its clear Hemi trucks are flying. Car and Driver even reported that early units are selling in just five days on average. When we announced the return of the legendary Hemi for the Ram 1500 in June we received 10000 orders in the first XX hours said Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis. Looking ahead: With the Durango already getting its own Hemi revival eyes are on Dodge"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T22:10Z 451.5K followers, 32.6K engagements

"Ford is responsible for nearly XX% of a vehicle recalls year-to-date: For a total of 9420920 affected. Remember back in the day when Fords slogan was Quality is Job X My how far weve come. (Data/graph source: BizzyCar / NHTSA)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-14T13:19Z 451.5K followers, 54.6K engagements

"NEWS Automakers could lose billions under potential DOE funding cuts: Internal DOE documents circulating on Capitol Hill show a plan to unwind more than $7.5B in clean-energy and EV-related grants. That includes: - $500M for GMs Lansing EV conversion - $335M for Stellantis Belvidere plant - And another $250M for its Kokomo transmission facility. Awful timing Because automakers are already scaling back EV production after the repeal of federal tax credits. And losing federal funding could delay factory conversions and thin out future product pipelines. Meaning fewer dollars and fewer EVs. Read"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-09T20:02Z 451.5K followers, 29.2K engagements

"The #1 Bottleneck in Car Sales: Broken Tech Integrationsand How to Fix Them Sanjiv Yajnik My conversation with Sanjiv Yajnik President of Financial Services at @CapitalOne: 0:51 Last year's predictions: right or wrong 2:21 What is the future of EVs 4:51 Dealerships' role in the EV transition 7:28 How does tech create transparency 13:45 Biggest tech integration challenges 16:37 How to improve the F&I process 23:13 How do downturns impact dealerships 29:00 Best dealership tech stack recommendations 40:34 Top predictions for dealerships' future"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T14:00Z 451.5K followers, 81.9K engagements

"Hussain on Car Buying Hacks Zachs on Tackling Affordability Seale on Kia Wins Daily Dealer Live"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-06T16:56Z 451.5K followers, 18.7K engagements

"Finding the right vehicle on the lot is becoming a challenge for buyers: In September just XX% of cars sold were from in-stock inventory meaning more than half of buyers didnt drive off the lot in something already sitting there. So whats happening Factory orders are surging now XX% of all cars sold up from XX% in August. The reasons simple: Buyers are willing to wait (even a few months) if it means getting the exact car they want at a better price. Data via CDK Global check out their most recent blog post here @CDKGlobal"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-10T15:01Z 451.5K followers, 41.6K engagements

"NEWS Principle Auto is scaling culture with intention not luck: While most dealers double down on tech stacks Director of Learning and Development Fabiola Mathis is arguing that people still matter most. Her goal is simple: Make sure every new hire feels supported structured and set up to thrive. That starts with a culture index test aka a quick snapshot of how each person thinks communicates and fits within a team. Then those results go right on name tags. With those she says communication clicks faster. And teams connect sooner. Mathis also built a 10-day onboarding program for all new"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-09T16:03Z 451.5K followers, 17.6K engagements

"As expected EV sales volume in Q3 absolutely exploded: 438487 units were sold over the quarter up XXXX% QoQ and higher by XXXX% YoY. However out of roughly XX EV models only X sold more than 10000 units in Q3. And the reality is the majority of EVs sell fewer than 2000 a month or 6000 units a quarter. The signal: For automakers low volume is the enemy. And without scale profitability remains elusive. (Data source: Kelley Blue Book / Cox Auto / Stephanie Valdez Streaty)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-13T13:00Z 451.5K followers, 36.1K engagements

"NEWS Nissan is shelving U.S. EV plans and betting on a hybrid comeback instead: The automaker will revive the Xterra in 2028 as a V6-powered hybrid sharing a platform with the Frontier Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60. The move also comes as Nissan pauses EV production at its Canton MS plant which was once slated for a new electric model. Instead the Xterra is being positioned as a volume play dealers can rally around. Because With the market being very uncertain about EVs I think its the right thing to do according to Christian Meunier chairman of Nissan Americas. Bottom line: Nissan is leaning"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-02T18:01Z 451.6K followers, 29.1K engagements

"Some dealers chase shareholder targets by cutting staff James V Seale Managing Partner at Granbury Kia explains why he believes real growth comes from investing in people. "One of the things that I don't agree with is solely measuring success off of the SG&A solely measuring what the shareholders think." "I'm a believer either you think you can or think you can't either way you're right." "We're building a brand new 12000 square foot building. We're investing dollars into that building we're investing dollars in people. I'm getting the right people in the right seats to hit the proposal we"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T12:00Z 451.5K followers, 17.1K engagements

"Dealers are finding new ways to stay connected with customers long after the sale Jacob Zachs CEO & Founder of @FastenRewards explains how dealer-issued credit cards are reshaping customer retention. "We are the only credit card in the market that gives points on any auto loan and lease rate. And then instead of giving bonus points at restaurants like a lot of your credit cards we'll give bonus points for all of your auto spend parking gas insurance tolls maintenance car washes DMV and then you can use those points back at your dealership group." "You're not actually paying for debt with debt"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T11:00Z 451.5K followers, 19.4K engagements

"Dealerships are beginning to plug AI into used-car acquisition. Brent Faron manager at @BoBeuckmanFord breaks down how market data and appraisals are being run through models to shape buying decisions"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-03T18:54Z 451.5K followers, 17.5K engagements

"Vertical integration has been the not-so-secret weapon for big auto retailers for years: And nowhere does that advantage show up more clearly than in consumer lending. CarMax Carvana Lithiatheyve all built flywheels where the sale the financing and the trade-in feed one another. Its customer retention built right into the business model. But for most privately-owned dealerships in-house financing is a tougher sell. Its expensive complex and slower to pay off than people think. The upside is obvious: control retention and flexibility. Beyond yields on interest one Southern dealer sometimes use"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-05T15:00Z 451.5K followers, 38.5K engagements

"AI is beginning to reshape the F&I office Changing how deals are managed and how fraud is prevented. @dennis_gingrich Sales & Finance Director at @ThinkNiello Jonathan Blain F&I Manager at @GoGoldyAuto Trevor Caulfield F&I Manager at Pine Belt Chevrolet & Wade Higgins Regional Sales Director at GSFS Group explain how technology is redefining the role of the modern finance manager. "I'm gonna say there'll be less F&I managers which will make the remaining good ones doing more transactions as AI will speed that up and a lot more post-sale follow-up on missed opportunities." "AI is a real thing"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-12T12:00Z 451.5K followers, 20.3K engagements

"Great line-up planned today for Daily Dealer live: - Tony Starkey Customer Experience Manager at Bob Poynter Family of Dealerships - @alexivenneri CEO of DAS Technology - Chris Ruder General Manager at Northcutt Chevrolet Thanks to our sponsor this week: Repair360 See you all soon"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-13T16:29Z 451.5K followers, 17.3K engagements

"265M vehicles on the road and only 16M sold annually. Even if every buyer tomorrow chose an EV A full turnover would still take decades. Sanjiv Yajnik President of Financial Services at @CapitalOne explains why the road to an all-EV fleet is measured in years not headlines"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T18:57Z 451.5K followers, 19.7K engagements

"➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platformbrought to you by @vAutoInc Warrcloud and Capital One YouTube: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-11T14:41Z 451.5K followers, 14.9K engagements

"I know its a joke but this would be Teslas top-selling model overnight. h/t @TobiMuelhauser"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-07-26T23:07Z 451.5K followers, 415.9K engagements

"Great show planned for Daily Dealer Live: - David Thomas Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global - Danny Negalha Corporate Fixed Ops Director at McGovern Automotive Group See you all soon"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-09-26T16:40Z 451.5K followers, 16.7K engagements

"The silent dealership margin killer Inventory aging of course. The average car sits on a dealer lot XX days before being shuffled off to another store according to vAuto. The hope Maybe it finds a better fit in a different market. But heres the catchonce transferred that same unit typically sits another XX days before selling. On paper it looks like the car sold on time. In reality its been dragging on the balance sheet for XX dayseroding gross and tying up capital. Thats why placement matters. 1) Getting the car to the right store day one 2) Or making the move before the clock runs out. Wait"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T15:00Z 451.5K followers, 61.3K engagements

"Car shopping for a deal Here are the biggest rebates on new cars this weekend:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-04-25T15:56Z 451.5K followers, 77.3K engagements

"NEWS Q3 winners and losers in U.S. auto sales (YoY): Toyota: +15.9% (44.9% electrified almost all hybrids) Hyundai: +13% (best Q3 ever; Sept EVs +153%) GM: +8% (record 66.5K EVs) Ford: +8.2% (Lightning + Mach-E best quarter yet) Nissan: +5.3% (SUV strength Infiniti 9.6%) Honda: Flat (trucks + hybrids up Acura 6.7%) VW: X% (ID.4 +176% but SUVs only modest) Big picture: As expected tax credits juiced the numbers. But now its time to see what OEMs pull out to keep demand afloat and whether those plays fade by year-end. Read todays top automotive stories presented by @StoneEagle_FI : (Data"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-03T18:04Z 451.5K followers, 33.7K engagements

"CarMax and Carvanas loan troubles are reshaping the used car market: Both groups 2024 loan pools are running hot posting delinquencies 23x higher than prime auto benchmarks. And thats unusual because their average borrower scores (CarMax XXX Carvana 695) should be tracking much closer to prime. Instead delinquencies are climbing fast. CarMaxs pool is already at XXX% 30-day delinquencies while Carvanas heavier subprime mix is deteriorating even faster. Repos though remain low. Because lenders are increasingly stacking on payment extensions to keep loans alive which means fewer cars cycling"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-02T14:14Z 451.5K followers, 41.3K engagements

"➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platformbrought to you by @vAutoInc Warrcloud and @CapitalOne YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T18:57Z 451.5K followers, 14.8K engagements

"With the $7500 federal credit gone OEMs are scrambling to stay competitive: But theyre not doing it the same way. Hyundai and Kia are cutting sticker prices outright. Tesla GM and Ford are cushioning payments with lease cash and low APRs. BMW and Stellantis are mixing EV and PHEV incentives. The result: A market thats more confusing for shoppers not clearer. And thats exactly where dealers come in. Because clarity hype and that takes: - Knowing what changed (and what didnt) - Being ready with live lease comparisons - And having a charging demo and local tax info ready My take: This phase is"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T14:31Z 451.5K followers, 54.5K engagements

"Employee retention is giving some dealers stability in a volatile market. Kelsey Riley Operations Director at Lasco Auto Group explains how daily team communication and clear goals is keeping their performance trending upward. "We have a lot of tenure we have a lot of sales reps that have been with us for 5-10 we have people getting 15-25 longevity awards and that type of thing." "When you have the right people it's what stabilizes you in a challenging market. Automotive has been pretty volatile since COVID right So having the right people recruiting and then when you have that environment"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-09T21:00Z 451.5K followers, 16.4K engagements

"California dealers are gearing up for new transparency standards under the Combating Auto Retail Scams Act. @dennis_gingrich Sales & Finance Director at @ThinkNiello breaks down how the CARS Act is reshaping dealer communication and compliance. "We've gotta put all the numbers of the transaction in every single communication was our interpretation and that's gonna be a heavy lift." "You look at all these studies what do customers want Transparency. Just give it to 'em you know And build value and stick to the basics and we're all gonna be fine." "You can be a great salesperson be transparent"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-11T21:00Z 451.5K followers, 22.7K engagements

"NEWS Auto lenders are facing a new wave of coordinated fraud: Identity theft made up XXX% of all auto loans in early 2025 spiking to XXX% in May during targeted attacks on select lenders. The problem is its not just one entry point. Most cases start in dealer-assisted or online app flows where forged documents contact changes and mismatched phone data slip through. And in one Miami case a fraud ring cost lenders $40M across XXX vehicles. Now the tactics are evolving again from email priming to deepfake ID checks to digitally warmed profiles. In other words fraudsters are building fake digital"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-09T18:01Z 451.5K followers, 36.3K engagements

"NEWS Automated F&I processes are still trailing the engagement dealers deliver: As Amazon Autos expands financing with Wells Fargo Chase and Santander penetration rates remain lower than what live F&I managers achieve inside dealerships. The difference per Wade Higgins of GSFS Group comes down to connection. "If it's just an app that they're looking down at and they have a lot of questions they don't get to have that interaction he said. And that makes total sense Because if customers are facing a list of products with no context the easiest answer is obviously no. Bottom line: Amazon has the"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-13T16:02Z 451.5K followers, 24.5K engagements

"Dealers are being flooded daily with new tech pitches. Sanjiv Yajnik President of Financial Services at @CapitalOne explains how modernizing the tech stack around key friction points is reshaping operations"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T18:48Z 451.5K followers, 16.8K engagements

"More dealers are turning service drives into used-car acquisition engines. Malik Hussain General Manager at Bill Jacobs explains how pre-appraisals and full-store alignment are turning service traffic into inventory. "For service drive it's just like a car sale in my opinion. If you're not presenting that number on paper a hundred percent of the time you're losing business you're losing opportunity." "We convert so many in my previous dealerships and currently from service to sales and we get the best cars because we service them previously." "We source about XX% from service which is a good"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T21:00Z 451.5K followers, 19.3K engagements

"NEWS Trump may ease tariffs for U.S.-built vehicles: The proposal would keep tax rebates at XXXX% extend them five years and add new incentives for domestic engine production per Reuters. Sen. Bernie Moreno says it could make Ford GM Toyota Honda and Tesla effectively immune from the harshest levies. And with tariffs already costing GM up to $5B Ford $2B and Stellantis $1.7B this year Thats no small thing. My read: If this lands it flips tariffs from penalty to prize for some rewarding U.S. production and giving dealers some overdue breathing room. Read todays top automotive stories presented"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-06T20:17Z 451.5K followers, 41.2K engagements

"NEWS Carney and Trump are clashing over auto trade: And now USMCAs future hangs in the balance. During a visit to Washington President Trump called the auto industry a natural conflict between the U.S. and Canada. A day later in Toronto Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back: For America to be fully competitive to be globally competitive in autos you need USMCA. The divide matters. Because half the parts in vehicles built in Canada come from U.S. suppliers and GM and Stellantis are already scaling back production north of the border. Looking ahead: if trade ties fray dealers could"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-10T18:20Z 451.5K followers, 21.3K engagements

""F&I Must Come First" 2900+ Hours of F&I Research Distilled in XX Minutes My conversation with Jason Swiech Product Marketer at CDK Global: 0:08 What is Jason's role at CDK 1:24 Current F&I trends in dealerships 2:03 Why is F&I process critical 4:29 Digital retailing's impact on F&I 6:11 Key F&I survey insights 7:14 Solving F&I workflow challenges 18:59 F&I manager compensation structure 22:33 Digital vs paper in F&I 25:42 Future predictions for F&I"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-09-18T14:00Z 451.5K followers, 87.8K engagements

"Dealers are sharpening how they source used cars off the street Using diagnostic tools to find issues early and price trades more accurately. Terry Chechakli Director of Operations at Smith Auto Group explains how better visibility is strengthening used-car acquisition"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-11T16:21Z 451.5K followers, 17K engagements

"F&I gross per vehicle continues to grow at most public dealership groups: Except for one Q2 results (% are YoY): Group X Automotive: $2200 (+6%) AutoNation: $2711 (+5.9%) Lithia Motors: 1841 (+1.4%) Sonic Automotive Group: $2718 (+14%) Asbury Automotive Group: $2096 (-3.9% change) Remember the publics are only a bellwether and theres always room for variation. But its clear that F&I remains a healthy profit center for most dealers. (Data source: Publicly available earnings reports)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-08-29T13:01Z 451.6K followers, 23.3K engagements

"Strong communication is defining the next wave of F&I performance. Trevor Caulfield F&I Manager at Pine Belt Chevrolet Wade Higgins Regional Sales Director at GSFS Group & @dennis_gingrich Sales & Finance Director at @ThinkNiello explain how clarity in conversation is driving smoother deal flow. "When you're a salesperson you're into the immediate moment where with the F&I department it's about the benefit the security that you achieve." "Do I have the ability to ask the questions to get this customer down the path that we all need them to get down And so I really think that's the biggest"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-11T17:00Z 451.5K followers, 16.2K engagements

"Watch it on X or stream it on your favorite platform: YouTube: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-09-23T14:00Z 451.5K followers, 15.2K engagements

"NEWS Toyota and Mazda are reportedly teaming up on a new hybrid sports car: Japanese outlet Best Car reports the project could replace both the GR86 and MX-5 built on a shared 2+2 platform with Toyotas hybrid tech under the hood. Neither automaker has confirmed the rumors yet. But a shared-cost approach makes sense as development budgets tighten. In July alone MX-5 sales jumped XXX% YoY a sign the markets craving affordable performance again. And if true this model would check a lot of boxes: practical efficient and still fun to drive. Read todays top automotive stories presented by"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-06T22:01Z 451.5K followers, 31.6K engagements

"@samdarc Watch it on X or stream it on your favorite platform: YouTube: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-11T14:02Z 451.5K followers, 15.7K engagements

"Dealers whats your current take on Stellantis and its U.S. brands (Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler Alfa Romeo Fiat)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-06T19:47Z 451.5K followers, 26.5K engagements

"Pick-up truck dominance is officially dead: After reaching a peak in 2020 full-size pickup truck sales have declined every year since. X 2020 = XX% marke share 2024 = XX% market share () The (likely) reason why Unaffordable prices. The bottom line expect to see fewer items 'dangling' from tow hitches nationwide. (Data via Cox Automotive/Charlie Chesbrough) --- X Sales as a share of the new vehicle market"
X Link @GuyDealership 2024-03-29T19:02Z 451.5K followers, 1.6M engagements

"This episode is brought to you by: X. vAuto - As the industrys premier provider of end-to-end inventory management solutions vAuto gives every dealerfrom a single point store to the largest groupsthe data insights and tools they need to maximize returns from the new and used vehicle inventory investments. Known for its game-changing inventory management innovations vAuto provides AI-powered predictive data science to help dealers see their future and consistently make the right ROI-minded decisions with every vehicle they appraise acquire price and retail. Visit @ X. WarrCloud - Your warranty"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T14:12Z 451.5K followers, 12.9K engagements

"Used-car sourcing is becoming a data game. Malik Hussain General Manager at Bill Jacobs explains how tracking day supply and price bands is shaping smarter buying decisions. "There's cars that people like you know every day vehicles like Nissan Rogues Nissan Pathfinders BMW X series they're high day supply right now people aren't buying those cars." "That $25000 price point is the perfect price point for first-time buyers somebody's looking to upgrade a 10-year-old vehicle and right now Tesla fills that void in that $25000 market." "A lot of people make mistakes buying cars that they like"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T01:00Z 451.5K followers, 26K engagements

"40% out of 70000 active Tricolor loans were allegedly promised to multiple creditors: And federal investigators are now probing for potential VIN fabrications or duplicate pledges to inflate the value of Tricolors portfolio. Leaving the asset-backed securities holders (who have shelled out more than $2B to Tricolor in the last two years frantically looking for clarity. Wow. Talk about a house of cards. (Data source: Bloomberg)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-09T13:08Z 451.5K followers, 27.2K engagements

"Many dealers are drowning in leads with only a few ever turning into buyers. New data tools are flagging true shoppers and showing which ad dollars actually land. Sanjiv Yajnik President of Financial Services at @CapitalOne breaks down how this shift is lifting close rates"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-11T14:41Z 451.5K followers, 17.5K engagements

"Stellantis is in the middle of an aggressive turnaround plan: Fresh leadership Check. New products On the way. Momentum . Maybe. And after talking to half a dozen CDJR dealers analysts and buy/sell experts the consensus seems to be that Stellantis isnt out of the woods yet. But theres a path through. The good news: Many acquisitive dealer groups like Coleman Auto and Matt Bowers Auto are becoming bullish on Stellantis brands. And in September Stellantis had its highest monthly market share in the U.S. in XX months. However most of those sales came from just three nameplatesGrand Cherokee"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-12T21:06Z 451.5K followers, 54.7K engagements

"Dealers are starting to use AI to pre-qualify used-car acquisition leads before competitors ever reach them @n_perdikis CEO of @Inrideapp explains how layering multiple AI models into dealer workflows is giving stores an edge. "Agentic AI is the orchestration of multiple models working together and interacting with your process and your workflows so that you might need to pull in certain tools and data from one source from a different source and a different model to accomplish a specific goal or outcome that you're looking for." "The pain point we solve is about acquisition. If you can"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-04T17:00Z 451.5K followers, 16.6K engagements

"Stumbled on this ranking of the top XX longest-lasting car brands in 2025: And while Im not surprised to see Toyota and Lexus have the strongest chances of lasting 250000+ miles The bottom half of the list is a head-scratcher or is it just me (Data/chart source: iSeeCars)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-10T13:07Z 451.5K followers, 62.9K engagements

"NEWS Canada is redirecting exports to Europe while U.S. trade talks drag on: With tariff negotiations still unresolved Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada is moving to protect its auto sector and reduce dependence on the U.S. The new strategy: Open more export lanes prioritize domestic suppliers and give Canadian companies more leverage at the table. Shipments are already shifting to Europe even as talks with Washington continue over steel aluminum and auto trade terms. What were watching: If Canada builds real trade alternatives the supply chain thats kept North American vehicle costs"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-13T18:04Z 451.5K followers, 30.3K engagements