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HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
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Jim Ziegler

Jim Ziegler’s legacy as a dealer advocate, mentor, and industry icon endures through the lives he shaped and the lessons he imparted.

Industry leaders honor Jim ‘Alpha Dawg’ Ziegler’s legacy

- March 5, 2025
The automotive industry is mourning the loss of Jim Ziegler, a legendary figure known for his passion, humor, and unwavering advocacy for dealers. Ziegler, widely recognized as the “Alpha Dawg,”...
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Remembering Jim ‘Alpha Dawg’ Ziegler: Automotive icon and industry trailblazer passes at 78

- March 3, 2025
The automotive industry mourns the loss of Jim Ziegler, affectionately known as the "Alpha Dawg," who passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. A stalwart advocate for automotive dealers, Jim's...
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Today, we continue our coverage of the UAW strike with Jim Ziegler, automotive retail veteran, speaker, and President of Ziegler SuperSystems

How the United Auto Workers strike could disrupt dealers – Jim Ziegler

- September 18, 2023
Now to our continuing coverage of the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against the Detroit Big 3. Today on Inside Automotive, we’re joined by Jim Ziegler, automotive retail veteran, speaker,...
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Why Jim Ziegler thinks the F&I industry is going through a paradigm shift

- May 18, 2023
From franchise system threats to supply chain disruptions, the retail automotive industry has faced unprecedented challenges recently. On today's Inside Automotive, we're joined in the studio by Jim Ziegler, automotive...
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Why Jim Ziegler is urging dealers to re-enter the used car market

- February 24, 2023
When we last met with Jim Ziegler, the 'Alpha Dawg,' a veteran of the automotive retail industry and president of Ziegler SuperSystems, he shared his opinions and predictions regarding the...
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Industry vet Jim Ziegler discusses Jim Farley’s plan to sell EVs online only

- June 24, 2022
Some dealers and dealer advocates are saying that the franchise model is under attack. The latest concern is surrounding Ford CEO Jim Farley's recent statements regarding future OEM operations. Today...
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As automakers go all-in on EVs, will they drop franchise dealers in favor of direct-to-consumer sales?

- March 15, 2022
Consumers today have options at their fingertips and while the automotive purchase process has changed to meet these consumer needs over the past few years, what does this mean for...
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What does the new year have in store for the auto retail industry?

- January 7, 2022
On the heels of a robust and profitable year for many in retail automotive, our attention now turns to what dealers should be focused on this year to remain profitable....
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Auto retail veteran Jim Ziegler discusses where the industry is headed in 2022

- November 15, 2021
Early this year we spoke to the President of Ziegler SuperSystems, Jim Ziegler, aka the Alpha Dawg, to get his perspective on the industry’s evolution. Since that time we’ve seen...
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Auto retail veteran Jim Ziegler discusses how industry reinvention and innovation will continue in 2021

- February 11, 2021
The buzzword for the past several years n the automotive industry has been digital retailing. However, over the past 12 months of the Coronavirus outbreak, digital retailing has become the...
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