Matt McAlear outlines performance-driven future as Dodge navigates industry changes

Jaelyn Campbell - March 16, 2026

In the concluding segment of a three-part interview on Inside Automotive, Matt McAlear, the CEO of Dodge and the newly appointed CEO of Chrysler, outlines the brands' strategy for addressing...

Dodge CEO Matt McAlear discusses dealer resets, multi-energy powertrains, and evolving muscle cars to meet consumer demand & performance

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Dodge pushes performance, choice, and dealer partnership under Matt McAlear

Jaelyn Campbell - March 12, 2026

As the automotive industry pivots toward electrification and evolution, and consumer expectations shift, the Dodge Brand is at a critical juncture. Dodge is focused on redefining its identity as a...

Redefining American Muscle - Matt McAlear: CEO of Dodge & Chrysler | Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick

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Dodge, Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear details brand’s bold performance strategy

Jaelyn Campbell - March 11, 2026

The Dodge Brand is at a pivotal moment as the industry navigates electrification, evolution, and shifting consumer expectations. Dodge is redefining what it means to be a muscle-and-performance brand in...

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Jonathan Dawson and David Booth rethink the dealership experience at Cherokee Mitsubishi

Jaelyn Campbell - March 10, 2026

Jonathan Dawson and David Booth are taking an unconventional approach to dealership operations as the new owners of Cherokee Mitsubishi in Georgia, focusing on customer experience, advocacy, and community engagement...

David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru, is named 2026 Time Dealer of the Year for leadership, culture, and community impact.

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David Wright honored as 2026 Time Dealer of the Year for culture and community impact

Jaelyn Campbell - March 5, 2026

During this year's NADA show in Las Vegas, David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru, was announced as the 2026 Time Dealer of the Year, a distinction honoring his...

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Michael Brown on driving Empire Automotive Group’s growth and culture

Colin Fitzpatrick - March 3, 2026

Empire Automotive Group has grown into a leading dealership network in the Northeast through disciplined execution and strategic acquisitions. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Michael Brown, owner-operator of Empire...

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Jonathan Dawson shares blueprint for relational, referral-driven dealership growth

Jaelyn Campbell - February 23, 2026

Welcome to another episode of Mind Your Own Business, hosted by Jonathan Dawson, President of Sellchology. Nearly six months after acquiring a Mitsubishi Cherokee dealership, Dawson reports that the previously...

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Scott Painter takes TrueCar private with $227M buyout, targets profitable growth

Ashby Lincoln - February 3, 2026

TrueCar founder Scott Painter is back at the helm after leading a $227 million transaction to take the automotive marketplace private, marking a major reset for a brand that once...

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VW dealer chairman, Fred Emich, calls Scout Motors ruling a wake‑up call for industry

Jaelyn Campbell - December 24, 2025

On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Fred Emich IV, managing partner at Emich Automotive and chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Council, joins us to elaborate on his take...

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Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer move draws criticism from Colorado dealers, industry veteran Mike Maroone

Jaelyn Campbell - December 22, 2025

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...

Dealer Interviews

Matt McAlear outlines performance-driven future as Dodge navigates industry changes

Dodge pushes performance, choice, and dealer partnership under Matt McAlear

Dodge, Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear details brand’s bold performance strategy

Jonathan Dawson and David Booth rethink the dealership experience at Cherokee Mitsubishi

David Wright honored as 2026 Time Dealer of the Year for culture and community impact

Michael Brown on driving Empire Automotive Group’s growth and culture

Jonathan Dawson shares blueprint for relational, referral-driven dealership growth

Scott Painter takes TrueCar private with $227M buyout, targets profitable growth

VW dealer chairman, Fred Emich, calls Scout Motors ruling a wake‑up call for industry

Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer move draws criticism from Colorado dealers, industry veteran Mike Maroone

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