TSLA351.12014.25%
GM84.9601.25%
F14.4900.56%
RIVN15.7300.95%
CYD43.440-2.19%
HMC31.910-0.04%
TM188.7800.53%
CVNA70.4805.48%
PAG217.8601.65%
LAD371.51014.96%
AN200.5203.62%
GPI263.87013.86%
ABG212.9409%
SAH78.8601.55%
TSLA351.12014.25%
GM84.9601.25%
F14.4900.56%
RIVN15.7300.95%
CYD43.440-2.19%
HMC31.910-0.04%
TM188.7800.53%
CVNA70.4805.48%
PAG217.8601.65%
LAD371.51014.96%
AN200.5203.62%
GPI263.87013.86%
ABG212.9409%
SAH78.8601.55%
TSLA351.12014.25%
GM84.9601.25%
F14.4900.56%
RIVN15.7300.95%
CYD43.440-2.19%
HMC31.910-0.04%
TM188.7800.53%
CVNA70.4805.48%
PAG217.8601.65%
LAD371.51014.96%
AN200.5203.62%
GPI263.87013.86%
ABG212.9409%
SAH78.8601.55%

Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke Reviews Industry Recovery Efforts

On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist for Cox Automotive. In this segment, Jim and Jonathan discuss the Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review, the current view of new and used retail sales, and the road to recovery for retail automotive. Click here, to register for the Mid-Year Review presentation today.


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