2024 in Headlines: The Wins, Challenges, and Big Moves in Auto

Last year was a wild ride for the auto industry, and in our first episode together in person, we’re breaking it all down. From outages to new trends in financing, and even Jaguar’s eyebrow-raising rebrand, we’re tackling the big stories that shaped 2024.

In this episode, we’re diving into the challenges dealers faced and how they found creative ways to keep sales going despite obstacles like the CDK outage and tighter credit markets. We share personal stories, industry insights, and a few laughs along the way. Plus, we explore how AI is reshaping car financing, why some customers are still buying despite higher rates, and what’s next for automakers trying to stand out in a crowded market.

What we cover:

• How dealers overcame the CDK outage and stayed resilient.
• The impact of rising rates and tighter credit on car buyers and dealerships.
• How AI-driven lending is changing the game for dealerships and consumers.
• What’s driving customers to buy cars now, even with economic uncertainty.
• Jaguar’s bold rebrand: love it or hate it, is it working?