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• CDG Bites Channel Announcement!

  Big changes are coming for the CDG bites channel so stay tuned for an exciting new show launching early May co-hosted by Sam D'arc and Ulisse "Uli" De Martino!

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• Daily Dealer: Trump weighs pausing auto tariffs, EV makers push Tesla conquest deals, Hyundai’s secret battery task force

  Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. President Trump hints at some reprieve on auto tariffs https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/president-trump-hints-at-some-reprieve-on-auto-tariffs-2025-04-15 2. EV makers roll out conquest offers as Tesla trade-ins climb https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-makers-roll-out-conquest-offers-as-tesla-trade-ins-climb-2025-04-15 3. Hyundai assembles task force to build its own EV batteries — report https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/hyundai-assembles-task-force-to-build-its-own-ev-batteries-report-2025-04-15 This episode is brought to you by Impel — Want tailored customer experiences at every touchpoint? There’s AI for that. Impel’s AI Operating System is helping dealerships boost engagement, drive more revenue, and keep customers coming back—across marketing, chat, sales, and service. And with the new AI Knowledge Bank, updates are simple. Just train it once, and every conversation reflects the latest incentives, service policies, or even tariff responses. It’s personalized, one-to-one service—at scale, and with less effort. Explore the possibilities of AI by visiting impel.ai/cdg. Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected]. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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• Daily Dealer: Stellantis regroups after soft Q1, Kia plans electric pickup truck, Subaru teases second EV

  Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14 3. Subaru teases rugged electric SUV ahead of New York Auto Show debut https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/subaru-teases-rugged-electric-suv-ahead-of-new-york-auto-show-debut-2025-04-15 This episode is brought to you by Impel — Want tailored customer experiences at every touchpoint? There’s AI for that. Impel’s AI Operating System is helping dealerships boost engagement, drive more revenue, and keep customers coming back—across marketing, chat, sales, and service. And with the new AI Knowledge Bank, updates are simple. Just train it once, and every conversation reflects the latest incentives, service policies, or even tariff responses. It’s personalized, one-to-one service—at scale, and with less effort. Explore the possibilities of AI by visiting impel.ai/cdg. Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected]. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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• The Breakdown: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment

  Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: This episode is brought to you by: Mia – Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from car shopping to appointment scheduling in multiple languages, while integrating with your systems. Never miss another lead. visit https://carguymedia.com/mia to get started today. Prefer to read? Take a look at the companion newsletter for this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com/t/Car-Dealership-Guy-Market-Pulse Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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• The Weekly: BMW responds to tariff heat, March car sales spike, Sen. Moreno introduces USA CAR Act

  Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations. 2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From America, For America,” which offers employee pricing to all U.S. customers 3. The end of March kicked off a mad dash to dealerships—a sugar high of car sales, driven by fears of what’s coming next. 4. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price was $47,462, down slightly from February’s revised figure 5. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno—known to some as the GOP’s rising “car czar”—is quickly becoming a key player in President Trump’s vision to reshape the auto industry. Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by: Pencilwrench from StoneEagle – Technicians hate writing repair stories, but incomplete documentation risks unpaid warranty claims. That’s why smart dealers are using Pencilwrench to save time, eliminate frustration, and ensure they get fully compensated for every repair. See how it works at https://bit.ly/3DscNIw and get free setup and training when you sign up for one year. Mention code CDGWRENCH during your demo — and tell them Car Dealership Guy sent you! Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected]. Prefer to read? Take a look at the companion newsletter for this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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