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Featured Interviews
CADA’s Matthew Groves on Scout Motors dealer license approval
Scout Motors was granted a dealer license in Colorado that enables it to sell directly to customers, intensifying national concerns among franchised dealers. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Matthew Groves, CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), shares his perspective and discusses the broader implications of the decision for dealers nationwide. Watch the full segment here.
eLEND Solutions launches fintech platform to streamline dealership finance, credit– Pete MacInnis
eLEND Solutions recently released a Finance Report, which was published here on CBT News. The report revealed a significant disconnect between initial payment-term quotes and lenders’ decisions, resulting in an estimated $4.7 billion in annual revenue loss for auto dealers. Joining us on the latest episode of Driving Solutions to explain how the company’s fintech platform addresses these inefficiencies, reduces friction, and improves dealer profitability is Pete MacInnis, CEO of eLEND Solutions. Watch the full segment here.
Boost your dealership’s visibility during the age of AI-powered search
As more consumers turn to AI-powered tools for answers, dealerships must adapt their digital marketing strategies to remain visible in an increasingly zero-click search process. On today’s episode of Marketing Matters, Colin Carrasquillo, digital marketing director of the Nielsen Automotive Group, shares how dealers can shift their approach to win in the age of AI. Watch the full segment here.
Maximize strategic planning with high-impact tactics
Once a leader has established a vision and strategies to achieve it, the next step is turning those plans into daily action. This is often where the process breaks down. On today’s episode of Lessons in Leadership, leadership expert and LearnToLead founder, Dave Anderson, discusses tactics—the final component of strategic planning—and how leaders can maintain momentum and drive accountability. Watch the full segment here.
