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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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"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

"@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

"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

"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 @CapitalOne YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T18:57Z 451.5K followers, 14.8K 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

"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 451.4K followers, 17.6K 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, 41.7K 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, 15.8K 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, 17.6K 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, 15K 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, 16.3K 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, 22.8K 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, 24.7K 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, 30.5K 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 451.4K followers, 38.6K 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 451.4K followers, 1073 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 451.4K followers, 36.4K engagements

"Dealers are starting to rethink what ad performance means. Amol Waishampayan Co-Founder of @fullthrottleAI shares how brand influence is becoming the new path to ROI"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-16T19:02Z 451.4K followers, 16.6K engagements

"NEWS Middle-income buyers are coming back to the market: A new Santander report shows XX% plan to buy a vehicle in the next year up from XX% in 2024. Thats despite record-high prices and tighter credit. Mainly because instead of sitting out buyers are adapting. Theyre trading down going used and stretching terms to make payments work. - XX% say theyd consider a used vehicle. - And XX% are willing to cut other expenses just to keep a car. Santanders Betty Jotanovic says its because owning a vehicle is both a practical necessity and a pathway to opportunity. In other words: Demands still there"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-17T16:02Z 451.4K followers, 24.7K engagements

"Transparency in automotive retail is entering a new phase. @TheScottPainter Founder of @TrueCar explains why long-term success depends on building fairness into every digital interaction. "Great entrepreneurs and great companies solve a real problem and the mission that we set out to solve on that journey is still out there as an opportunity. I think that there is more opportunity to really provide a bridge between consumers and dealers today than ever before." "Today a hundred percent of consumers that go shopping for a car start their journey online a hundred percent rely on technology. We"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-18T01:00Z 451.4K followers, 21K engagements

"Ford is facing a massive inventory challenge: Of over 200000 trucks on dealer lots today just under 1000 are 2025 models. Meanwhile 5063 of those trucks are still new 2023s a somewhat troubling sign for the automaker this late in the year. But for consumers waiting on the sidelines Fords excess inventory will likely lead to deeper year-end discounts and bring more buyers into the fold. (Data source: CarEdge)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2024-11-19T14:00Z 451.5K followers, 797.3K 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 451.4K followers, 41.4K engagements

"All eyes are on the future of EVs post-federal tax credits: Meanwhile non-plug-in hybrid sales are up more than XX% by both share and growth. (Data/graph source: CarGurus)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-07T13:17Z 451.4K followers, 22.1K 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 451.4K followers, 32.6K 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 451.5K followers, 20.7K engagements

"Many used EV buyers worry most about one thing The battery. Wolfgang Berger Founder of @AVILOO_BATTERY explains how independent battery health certificates are helping dealers sell electric vehicles with confidence. "The center of our system is the Aviloo Box. Everything you have to do is switch on the vehicle make sure it's on and then connect the box to the OBD port. The box itself already comes with a SIM card built in so it gets the internet connection wireless 3G network and starts sending data back to our cloud system back to our servers where we have developed machine learning systems"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-08T23:00Z 451.4K followers, 20.8K 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 451.4K followers, 29.3K 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 451.4K followers, 20.5K 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 451.4K followers, 55K 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 451.4K followers, 36.4K 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, 17.5K 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, 40.4K 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 451.4K followers, 415.9K 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 451.4K followers, 27.3K 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 451.4K followers, 16.5K engagements

"Severe delinquency for auto loans is highest since at least 2006. Yet the jobs market is strong. So basically no one has any idea what's going on. via Wall Street Journal"
X Link @GuyDealership 2023-08-21T13:45Z 451.4K followers, 727.3K 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 451.4K followers, 54.2K 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 451.4K followers, 59.6K 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 451.4K followers, 19.4K 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 451.4K followers, 54.6K 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 451.4K followers, 63.2K 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 451.4K followers, 19.9K 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 451.4K followers, 58.9K engagements

"Americans with upside-down car loans owe more money than ever before: XXXX% of trade-ins toward new car purchases had negative equity in Q3 up XXX% quarter-over-quarter. And the average amount owed hit an all-time record of $6905. Even crazier a fourth of trade-ins with negative equity carried more than $10000 in debt. And the cycle continues (Data source/graph source: Edmunds)"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-15T13:25Z 451.4K followers, 33K engagements

"NEWS JPMorgans Jamie Dimon is sounding the alarm on auto lending risks: The CEOs warning follows the collapse of TriColor Holdings a subprime lender that left JPMorgan with $170M in losses. Not our finest moment Dimon said. But he also pointed to the fall of auto-parts maker First Brands as another sign of strain. Together he said these failures could mark the first cracks in a 14-year credit bull market. His concern: Tighter lending conditions could ripple through the auto retail ecosystem making it harder for consumers to qualify for loans and driving up floorplan and financing costs for"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-15T18:18Z 451.4K followers, 54.5K engagements

"One-price strategies are reshaping how customers define value. Matt Birckhead Dealer Principal / Owner of @SirWalter_Chevy & @mmsjeffmiller CEO of @mmsubaru explain how human connection is driving trust in a one-price model. "Here in Raleigh North Carolina in our LMA we have XX Chevy dealers. So it's hard to build value around a black Silverado; we all have XX of 'em sitting on the lot. So the value becomes the human connection and the human connection for our store is obviously we're transparent the price online is the price that you're gonna pay. But we're certainly not gonna lose a deal to"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-16T01:00Z 451.4K followers, 22.5K engagements

"Dealers are rethinking the role of negotiation in car sales. Tustin Ulrich GM of @RoperKIA & @indybartman GM of Tom Wood Lexus explain how culture and leadershipnot pricing modelsare shaping the modern sales experience. "We have a responsibility to the guests and really to the industry to be different than what a lot of dealers are giving everybody such a bad name for." "When you do those things daily and you build the culture the appropriate way you can have all the attributes that Jeff and Bart are talking about in a one-price store yet still give room to negotiate and not feel like you"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-16T12:00Z 451.4K followers, 16.1K engagements

"NEWS Stellantis is pouring $13B into U.S. manufacturing: The four-year plan targets a XX% production boost five all-new models XX refreshes and 5000+ jobs across Illinois Ohio Michigan and Indiana. Here are the highlights: - $600M to reopen Belvidere for Jeep - Nearly $400M to add a midsize truck in Toledo - $100M at Warren Truck for a range-extended large SUV (2028) - $130M at Detroit Jefferson for next-gen Durango (2029) - And $100M+ in Kokomo for a new 4-cyl engine (2026). Not all of that $13B is new about $5B was announced earlier this year. And some likely overlaps with Stellantiss 2023"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-16T16:32Z 451.4K followers, 35.6K engagements

"NEWS TrueCar is going private in a $227M buyout: Scott Painter the OG founder who left in 2015 is leading the deal through his firm Fair Holdings. It values TrueCar at $XXXX a share and is backed by Miami Lakes Automalls Alpha Auto along with a broader group of industry investors. If approved Painter will return as CEO with hopes to revive the brands original mission of transparency. That said hes stepping in at a turning point. Revenue in 2024 saw its strongest annual jump since 2017 but the company still ended the year with a $31M net loss. Bottom line: TrueCars move back to private"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-16T18:02Z 451.4K followers, 29K engagements

"NEWS The one-price vs. negotiation debate is heating up again: On yesterdays live show four operators compared how each model really plays out on the floor and what actually builds trust. Jeff Miller of Mark Miller Subaru says one price works best for his lot. His close rates are up to XX% turnovers low and CSIs strong all without haggling or rate markups. Bart Schlosser at Tom Wood Lexus shares a similar stance. He said the early shift was rough (turnover spiked) but transparency stuck and eventually the team ran sharper for it. That said not everyones buying in. Matt Birckhead at Sir Walter"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-16T20:01Z 451.4K followers, 25.7K engagements

"Pricing models in auto retail are evolving. Tustin Ulrich GM of @RoperKIA @indybartman GM of Tom Wood Lexus Matt Birckhead Dealer Principal / Owner of @SirWalter_Chevy & @mmsjeffmiller CEO of @mmsubaru debate on how culture transparency and technology will influence what fair price means five years from now. "Some people are gonna look for a deal some people are gonna look for quality. Why not try to be all of it Why not try to be there and meet them where they need to be by also giving an incredible experience by taking care of our staff keeping retention high and just making sure that you"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-17T12:00Z 451.4K followers, 14.9K engagements

"Scott Painter joins Daily Dealer Live LIVE TODAY at 1PM ET He walked away from TrueCar nearly a decade ago and now hes back at the helm. You wont want to miss this one"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-17T13:20Z 451.4K followers, 14.7K engagements

"@lotlinx Watch it on X or stream it on your favorite platform: YouTube: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-18T14:19Z 451.4K followers, 13.4K engagements

"This episode is brought to you by: X. OPENLANE - The worlds best online dealer marketplace for used cars bringing you exclusive inventory simple transactions and better outcomes. Learn more @ X. Amazon Autos - With Amazon Autos your dealership can reach more buyers drive more sales and deliver a modern more delightful car-buying experience. Learn more @ 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 Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-18T14:20Z 451.4K followers, 12.9K engagements

"NEWS Top X auto industry stories from the week: X. JPMorgan CEO flags growing auto credit risks after auto company bankruptcies CEO Jamie Dimon is sounding the alarm on growing auto credit stress after the bankruptcies of First Brands and Tricolor Holdings. X. Automated F&I processes struggle to match dealership-level engagement Digital F&I might look seamless online but it rarely performs like a real conversation. X. Auto lending troubles signal a K-shaped economy For now affluent consumers keep spending while working-class Americans are falling further behind on their car notes. X. TrueCar"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-18T15:30Z 451.4K followers, 25.3K engagements

"Recalls are turning into one of the strongest retention levers in fixed ops. Ryan Maher CEO of @Bizzy_Car explains how early OEM data access is helping dealers turn recall outreach into lasting customer relationships. "The point here is recall is equal retention and if I can get a customer into the store that's either never been there before 'cause they bought their car used at a used car lot or CarMax or whatever. If I can get that customer in and they've never been there before it's an opportunity. Now they're in your CRM you can market to them right There's a huge component that goes"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-18T17:00Z 451.4K followers, 16K 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 451.4K followers, 56.9K engagements

"NEWS Jeep is steering the Grand Wagoneer back to its roots: Pricing for the 2026 model now starts at $62145 for the 4x2 and $65145 for the 4x4. Thats down from roughly $85K on the 2025 model. The brand also dropped the standalone Wagoneer badge folding the lineup fully back under the Jeep name. In the words of Jeep Brand CEO Bob Broderdorf: Rebadging the SUVs as Jeeps should have been done long ago. Under the hood the 3.0-liter Hurricane Twin Turbo stays joined by an extended-range hybrid using a 3.6-liter V6 arriving next year. From what we can tell: These moves mark a shift away from"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-15T22:00Z 451.4K followers, 136.4K engagements

"Fixed Ops Friday w/ TrueCar Founder BizzyCar CEO Auburn Toyota CNCDA Daily Dealer Live"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-17T16:57Z 451.4K followers, 13.4K engagements

"Some dealers are realizing ChatGPT isnt built for dealership precision. New AI tools are now interpreting dealer data securely Pinpointing inventory gaps and identifying new growth opportunities in real time. Len Short CEO of @lotlinx explains how purpose-built AI is closing that gap"
X Link @GuyDealership 2025-10-18T17:25Z 451.4K followers, 15.9K engagements