Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at Vinart Dealerships.
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Topics:
00:41 What are the current industry challenges and how are OEM incentives addressing them?
04:51 How can dealerships balance long-term vision with day-to-day operations?
09:48 What are the key differences between luxury and mainstream markets?
16:54 How does affordability impact market dynamics in the automotive industry?
21:34 What role do leasing programs and consumer education play in the market?
31:13 How can deceptive pricing in third-party listings be addressed effectively?
36:40 What is the impact of performance-based pricing on dealerships and consumers?
46:04 What does the future of digital retailing look like for the automotive industry?
50:17 How can collaboration between OEMs and dealers be improved for mutual success?
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State of the Car Market: Luxury Squeeze, Leasing Lifeline & OEM Tech Failures | Andrew Wright, Managing Partner @ VINArt Dealerships | Car Dealership Guy Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
