Dealer News Today Podcasts

An informative interview with TrueCar CEO, Mike Darrow on the current data surrounding current consumer behavior as well as what dealers can expect after the COVID-19 crisis.  NADA survey shows that 90% of dealers will transition to online selling. How TrueCar is helping dealers to shift to a more modern buying process. Why the auto industry behind other industries in online retail and what’s bein...

BREAKING INTERVIEW: “You don’t have to look up, we’re there, we’re like a satellite, always monitoring everything,” said NADA Chairman, Rhett Ricart in his Dealer News Today interview. NADA Chairman, Rhett Ricart talks to Dealer News Today regarding the following: What the NADA has been doing for the industry during the COVID-10 Crisis. New power State Governments have been granted by the Federal...

“If you’re going through hell, keep going”. ~ Winston Churchill An interview with Larry Bailin, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker , and Digital Marketing Executive at Single Throw Marketing . We discuss what, how and when dealers should be marketing during and after the COVID crisis. Larry is responsible for some of the best marketing campaigns and results in the automotive space, and his agenc...

One of the largest dealer associations in the country celebrated 100 years advocating for auto dealers in the great state of Florida, during a pandemic. “We’ve got their backs!” Said, Ted Smith, President of the Florida Automobile Dealers Association in his Dealer News Today interview, and he means it!  Ted was instrumental in keeping Florida dealerships open and doing business as “essential servi...

Champion NY Giants Offensive Lineman, Brad Benson knows what it takes to power through tough times. As a professional NFL player and as the former dealer principal of the #1 Hyundai dealership in the nation, Brad knows about resilience and finding a way to get through anything. A legend on the field and in the automotive world, Brad Benson set the bar when it came to auto sales, selling more Hyund...

“We need every dealer to join with us in this fight!” Said, Pete Sander , President of the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association in a recent interview. Pete has been working with State and Federal governments to get Illinois auto dealerships back up and running.  Listen as Dave, Andy, and Pete discuss the following: What Congress and local government is doing to help Illinois dealerships What de...

Automotive News named Joseph Serra , President of Serra Automotive, one of their “50 Visionary Dealers Who Helped Shape the Auto Industry”. 2,200 employees and 49 dealerships stretching from Colorado to the shores of New Jersey, Joseph Serra is navigating the Corona crisis across 7 states and has a message for dealers across the country. Listen as Dave, Andy, and Joe discuss the following: The rol...

One thing an auto group does not want to be known for is the most cases of CoronaVirus. Troy Duhon, CEO of Premier Automotive , with 22 dealerships in Louisiana, has had 18 dealership employees test positive for the CoronaVirus, including his son.  What does Troy Duhon do when his business is in one of the hardest-hit states one the nation? He starts a food drive that donates over 3,500 meals a da...

There are few legends in the auto dealership world but we think everyone can agree, the often outspoken, highly driven and forward-leaning CEO, president, and spokesman of Boch Enterprises , Ernie Boch Jr., is one of them. Recently Ernie threw down the gauntlet and challenged Donni Wahlberg and the world to do better, with his highly publicized $5,000 tip to a restaurant waitress at the onset of t...

Interview with founder and CEO of the Ciocca Dealerships , Gregg Ciocca.  20 dealerships and 1,000 employees, Gregg Ciocca is very much on the front lines of the crisis. Listen as Dave, Andy, and Gregg discuss the following: Current and upcoming changes in PA legislation that is and will be affecting dealership operations. What PAA is doing to advocate for area dealers with the Governor’s office....

Interview with Pennsylvania Automotive Association (PAA) President, John Devlin.  Listen as Dave, Andy, and John discuss the following: Current and upcoming changes in PA legislation that is and will be affecting dealership operations. What PAA is doing to advocate for area dealers with the Governor’s office. PA dealer challenges and frustrations.  The latest automotive news and information every...

An incredible interview with one of the most well-known names and biggest dealer advocates in the automotive industry, Cars.com CEO, Alex Vetter .  Listen as Dave, Andy, and Alex discuss the following: How Cars.com is helping dealers to operate and sell cars in our current environment.  Alex gives an overview of the data behind car buyer behavior shifts during the crisis, and what it means for veh...

Ken Ganley is one of the most respected names in the automobile industry. CEO of Ganley Auto , with over 42 dealerships in the Mid-West, Ganley Auto is among the latest dealer groups in the county. Listen as Dave, Andy, discuss growing in a crisis and how Ken is leading his auto group through this the current environment. Why are some dealerships performing while others are dying? Listen as they d...

Our guest today is none other than Cliff Banks, founder and President of the Banks Report . If you are in the automotive space, you know the name, Cliff Banks. Cliff has been in automotive journalism for over 20 years and the Banks Report has the reputation of breaking the news first. One automotive CEO was quoted as saying, “Cliff writes about the news before it even becomes news!” Listen as Dave...

Leonard Bellavia, Founding Partner at DEALERLAW.COM discusses the legalities of new State issued policies, and legal issues facing dealerships today, and post-crisis. Listen as Dave, Andy and Leonard discuss the latest automotive news and information every dealer needs to hear.  Don’t miss this vital “time of crisis” interview from a top automotive legal authority.

Our guest today is on the front lines of automotive news and all the happenings around the automotive industry every day. He’s no stranger in the automotive industry, the well-known host of CBT News, Jim Fitzpatrick has interviewed thousands of movers, shakers, and industry insiders in the automotive world.   Jim has been covering the crisis every dealership has been facing since day one, and he’s...

After speaking with the Governor, Mark Schienberg, President of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Assoc. ( GNYADA ) returns to the show to give an update on the latest from the Governor’s office. Mark outlines specifically what is being done to ease the burden on area dealerships, and lessen the grip on dealer operations. Listen as Dave, Andy, and Mark discuss new State issued policies and r...

Listen as Sandy Zannino of Innovative Auto HR outlines everything automotive dealers need to know to manage HR issues arising from the Coronavirus crisis.  Sandy and Innovative Auto HR have been serving the HR needs of auto dealers for nearly two decades.  Listen as Dave, Andy, and Sandy discuss critical HR issues, laws and the constant changes arising from this crisis, and how dealerships can and...

A Special Exclusive Double Time of Crisis Interview. There is too much automotive news right now, we had to pack two interviews into one episode of our popular automotive podcast. Our guests today: One of the largest new car dealers in the world, among the top 10 wealthiest Bostonians , owner of 44+ New England new car dealerships across 34+ brands, CEO of the Herb Chambers Auto Group , Mr. Herb C...

Former dealer principal now CEO of Dealer Owned Warranty Company (DOWC), Michael LaMotta is interviewed about using and raising capital during a crisis. Michael discusses dealers are hemorrhaging hundreds of thousands of dollars a week, and how his company DOWC is helping. Dave and Michael discuss dealer finances, how to get capital quickly, and how to lead a company through these tough times. Mic...

The Senate has passed a roughly $2 trillion coronavirus response bill intended to speed relief across the American economy. This is the third aid package from Congress and is meant to keep businesses and individuals afloat during an unprecedented freeze on the majority of American life. Our Guest is Automotive Industry CPA, Ellen Kera from Citrin-Cooperman .  Ellen supports many large dealerships...

Exclusive interview with Brian Maas , President of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). Brian makes announcements regarding legislation affecting California new car dealers and what is coming down the road from the State. Listen as Dave and Brian discuss the current Corona crisis and its short and long-term effects on California’s new car dealership base and the automotive industry...

Special guest David Wilson , CEO of Wilson Automotive Group , one of the World’s Largest Dealers, the first dealer in automotive history to sell 500,000 Toyotas and 1 million new cars. David Wilson gives DNT an in-depth interview and shares the definition of Pandemic, and how to mentally and operationally handle the current crisis in our industry. David discusses how leaders must lead by example t...

BREAKING NEWS FOR NY AREA DEALERS - CRITICAL DETAILS FROM THE GOVERNORS OFFICE Mark Schienberg , President of the Greater NY State Dealer Association, just wrapped up a meeting with NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and has been able to negotiate the re-opening of sales at auto dealerships throughout the state under specific conditions. Minutes after a meeting with Governor Cuomo, the GNYSDA President reac...

Dave and Andy discuss the effect COVID-19 Pandemic is having on the Automotive M&A world, and discuss deals such as Asbury Motors. Dave and Andy speak with a respected automotive industry leader, the President and CEO of New England’s Premier Auto Group , Premiere Companies, Joe Laham. Joe Laham discusses why dealerships must lead from the top, and first-and-foremost take charge of communicati...