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Featured Interviews
Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer move draws criticism from Colorado dealers, industry veteran Mike Maroone
Colorado’s decision to grant Scout Motors a dealer license, allowing the Volkswagen-backed brand to sell vehicles directly to consumers, has raised concerns among franchise dealers and industry experts. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Mike Maroone, CEO of Mike Maroone Auto and former AutoNation executive, calls the move a “circumvention of the traditional franchise system” that undermines dealer investments and long-standing protections. Watch the full segment here.
MADA President Scott Lambert on Minnesota dealer priorities and challenges
Minnesota’s automotive market is navigating a year of change, from shifting EV adoption to complex legislation affecting dealers. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Scott Lambert, president of the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association, provides a year-end update on the challenges and opportunities shaping the state’s dealerships. Watch the full segment here.
Don Andres shares strategies to help service departments grow in 2026
With 2025 rapidly coming to a close, it is time for service leaders to reflect on recent wins, identify gaps, and reset strategies for the year ahead. On today’s episode of Service Drive, Don Andres, owner and president of Auto SCT Consulting & Training and author of Why Auto Service Departments Fail to Grow, outlines practical ways service departments can maximize performance in 2026. Watch the full segment here.
