TSLA369.9301.77%
GM85.560-0.23%
F14.0050.005%
RIVN16.2800.11%
CYD37.215-0.505%
HMC31.4800.42%
TM192.4000.95%
CVNA73.655-1.065%
PAG216.720-0.14%
LAD364.200-4.5%
AN207.310-1.99%
GPI281.240-0.36001%
ABG209.710-3.19999%
SAH75.700-0.3%
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GM85.560-0.23%
F14.0050.005%
RIVN16.2800.11%
CYD37.215-0.505%
HMC31.4800.42%
TM192.4000.95%
CVNA73.655-1.065%
PAG216.720-0.14%
LAD364.200-4.5%
AN207.310-1.99%
GPI281.240-0.36001%
ABG209.710-3.19999%
SAH75.700-0.3%
TSLA369.9301.77%
GM85.560-0.23%
F14.0050.005%
RIVN16.2800.11%
CYD37.215-0.505%
HMC31.4800.42%
TM192.4000.95%
CVNA73.655-1.065%
PAG216.720-0.14%
LAD364.200-4.5%
AN207.310-1.99%
GPI281.240-0.36001%
ABG209.710-3.19999%
SAH75.700-0.3%

Hansel Auto Group’s David Long Discusses Making Necessary Changes at the Dealership in Order to Succeed

On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back David Long, auto retail industry veteran and Leader at Hansel Auto Group. In this segment, David and Jim tackle how the pandemic has changed the dealer group’s overall strategy.


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