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Featured Interviews
Franchise dealers regain profitability by pivoting beyond new-vehicle sales — Kevin Tynan | The Presidio Group
Franchise dealerships are proving resilient in 2025, as profitability rebounds despite ongoing challenges in the new-vehicle market. In today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Kevin Tynan, director of research at The Presidio Group, discusses the recent Q2 2025 Presidio-NCM Average Dealership Performance Benchmark report that reveals how dealers are adapting by leaning into higher-margin areas such as used-vehicles, parts and service, and F&I products. Watch the full segment here.
High interest rates and increased prices deepen auto affordability crisis — Joseph Yoon | Edmunds
Car payments hit a new record during the second quarter. With high interest rates and higher sticker prices, car ownership is becoming increasingly expensive, deepening the affordability crisis. In today’s episode of CBT Now, Joseph Yoon, Consumer Insights Analyst at Edmunds, joins us to discuss what’s lurking behind the numbers. Watch the full segment here.
Why tech-literate teams will thrive in AI-driven dealerships
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes the automotive retail landscape, President and founder of eDealer Solutions, Jen Suzuki, urges dealership leaders to embrace digital transformation, not just with tools, but through team education and tech literacy. In the latest episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, Suzuki argues that dealerships need to integrate AI into their daily operations and conversations to remain competitive in 2025 and beyond. Watch the full segment here.
