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Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Jim Fitzpatrick
29 episodes
16 hours ago
Host Jim Fitzpatrick and guest Dorian Jimenez dig into the realities of affordability, the surprise rise of EV adoption in Oklahoma City, and how service advisors became the most trusted EV storytellers. We also break down used car sourcing, high-mileage financing, and why Q4 still looks strong for Chevy dealers. • average transaction prices crossing $50,000 • value-focused leasing and entry-level trims • EV demand from commuters and families • service advisors and techs as EV evangelists • ...
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Host Jim Fitzpatrick and guest Dorian Jimenez dig into the realities of affordability, the surprise rise of EV adoption in Oklahoma City, and how service advisors became the most trusted EV storytellers. We also break down used car sourcing, high-mileage financing, and why Q4 still looks strong for Chevy dealers. • average transaction prices crossing $50,000 • value-focused leasing and entry-level trims • EV demand from commuters and families • service advisors and techs as EV evangelists • ...
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Episodes (20/29)
Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
How A Chevy Dealer Navigates Prices Over $50K And Keeps Buyers Moving
Host Jim Fitzpatrick and guest Dorian Jimenez dig into the realities of affordability, the surprise rise of EV adoption in Oklahoma City, and how service advisors became the most trusted EV storytellers. We also break down used car sourcing, high-mileage financing, and why Q4 still looks strong for Chevy dealers. • average transaction prices crossing $50,000 • value-focused leasing and entry-level trims • EV demand from commuters and families • service advisors and techs as EV evangelists • ...
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6 days ago
12 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
How Clear Programs, More Bays, And Smarter AI Turn A Dealership Into A Market Winner
Sales surged after a slow start as clear Ford programs, tariff tailwinds, and aligned execution lifted confidence and profitability. Alex Perdikis unpacks tech capacity constraints, mobile service as a force multiplier, EV leasing strategy, and how AI boosts follow-up while keeping managers close to the deal. • Ford pricing programs driving demand and clarity • Consistent execution by managers and sales teams • Fixed ops growth limited by bays, not techs • Apprenticeship pipeline with local ...
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1 week ago
20 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Election, Inventory, And EV Reality Check
We unpack how policy, pricing, and supply shape dealer performance, from tariffs and rates to EV credits and the tech talent gap. Tom Maoli shares blunt insights on inventory discipline, service-led profit, and why hybrids may outpace EVs in the near term. • Political shifts in New Jersey and business impact • Tight inventory strategy and margin discipline • Service demand surge driven by aging fleets • Inflation pressure, tariffs, and interest rates • China tariffs, AI chips, and tech suppl...
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1 week ago
13 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Stop Chasing Transformations And Start Realigning Your Business
We explore why big transformations often fail and how small, steady adjustments keep companies aligned with purpose. Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach show how CEOs act as chief system designers who shape behavior through management systems, not slogans. • the honing metaphor and why realignment beats constant sharpening • addiction to transformation and the cost of ignoring daily details • challenging the orthodoxy of bold vision as the core of leadership • CEO as chief system designer of ince...
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1 week ago
17 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
A Dealer’s Mission To Make Breast Health A Year-Round Priority
We celebrate 15 years of the Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation as Janell Ross shares how an auto group turns grief into lasting community impact. We also cover the market’s ebbs and flows, from EV credits to tariffs, and why breast health must be 365. • Dealership performance and resilient operations • EV tax credit sunset and customer education • Tariff uncertainty and transparent communication • Foundation mission on prevention and early detection • Inclusion of men in breast cancer awaren...
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2 weeks ago
11 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Tariffs, Valuations, And The Dealer Future
We unpack how tariffs and interest rates truly affect buy-sells, why consolidation is accelerating in key metros, and how OEM image programs are reshaping valuations and deal strategy. Erin Kerrigan shares data on cash-rich buyers, regional concentration, and the path to a 50% revenue tipping point. • tariffs showing limited impact on buy-sells • domestics gaining demand and market share • valuations buffered by tight spreads and cash reserves • consolidation advancing fast...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
How tax credits expiring reshaped EV demand, dealer strategy, and what’s next for affordability
We sit down with dealer-owner and NADA board member Jeff Aiosa to unpack how expiring EV tax credits, shifting production, and affordability pressures are reshaping demand. We dig into used EV values, plug‑in hybrids as a bridge, and a realistic road to price and range parity. • leasing demand cliff after 45W credit ends • used EV depreciation driving approachable prices • ACV challenges and improving valuation discipline • production pullback to match true EV demand • plug‑in hybrids as low...
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3 weeks ago
15 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
How Dealers Win Q4 with Fixed Ops, Omnichannel, and Fewer Vendors
We share a practical playbook for finishing 2025 strong by centering retention, cleaning first-party data, and tightening vendor stacks to cut waste and lift ROAS. We also dig into affordability messaging, mobile service as a differentiator, and omnichannel moves that connect sales and service with one voice. • affordability pressure shaping offers and lease strategy • customer retention through fixed ops and off-brand service • gaps in OEM programs and how to close them • prioritising custo...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Younger buyers are losing trust in F&I—here’s how dealers can earn it again
We break down the 2025 F&I Shopper Study with CDK’s Jason Swiech and unpack why satisfaction slipped, where trust is strained, and what practical changes restore momentum at the end of the deal. We share clear steps to pull F&I forward, reduce overwhelm, balance digital with paper, and modernize staffing without losing expertise. • headline findings from the 2025 F&I Shopper Study • reasons F&I satisfaction declined year over year • process fixes that reduce wait time and fri...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
What's Your Dealership Worth? The AI Revolution in Automotive Valuations
Dave Cantin, Chairman and CEO of the Dave Cantin Group, shares his expert insights on the current state of automotive M&A and how dealerships are approaching acquisitions in today's market. The conversation reveals how consolidation has evolved from quantity to quality, with buyers becoming increasingly strategic about which dealerships to acquire based on brand performance, geography, and potential return on investment. • M&A activity remains strong with focus shifting from quantity...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Blind Spots in Dealer Marketing
Cox Automotive commissioned a white paper with Perficient that reveals startling insights about automotive marketing measurement and the massive blind spots most dealers face when evaluating marketing effectiveness. • Research shows car buyers engage with 62 touchpoints before purchase, yet most dealers only track first or last touch • 92% of the customer journey remains invisible to dealers relying solely on CRM data for measurement • Only one in three sales involves any type of lead contac...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Claremont Toyota's Recipe for 12,000+ Annual Sales
Brad Pringle, General Manager of Claremont Toyota, shares how his dealership will sell 12,600 vehicles generating $570 million in revenue this year despite market challenges in Southern California. • Business is moving in the right direction with projected 10-11% year-over-year growth • Southern California market experienced disruption from tariff concerns and ICE raids affecting Hispanic customers • Operating with incredibly low 8.3-day supply of inventory, compared to regional average of 1...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Defending the Franchise: Ted Smith on State Dealer Associations
State dealer associations defend dealers' rights daily by monitoring industry trends, anticipating challenges, and initiating protective measures before dealers even realize they're needed. Ted Smith, President of Florida Automobile Dealers Association, explains how trade associations provide crucial support to dealers who are too busy running their businesses to track regulatory changes and manufacturer maneuvers. • State associations monitor industry trends and anticipate challenges so dea...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Andy Gelcher Reveals How Chevrolet Dealers Are Thriving Despite Market Headwinds
Chevrolet National Dealer Council Chairman Andy Gelcher discusses how dealerships are navigating today's challenging automotive landscape while maintaining strong performance. Despite uncertainty around EV tax credits and shifting consumer preferences, Mohawk Chevrolet has increased new car sales by nearly 40% and used car sales by nearly 30% compared to last year. • EV sales increasing 25% at Mohawk Chevrolet, partly driven by customers rushing to use the $7,500 federal tax credit before it...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Navigating Auto Industry Headwinds While Expanding Dealerships
Jim Keffer, CEO of Keffer Auto Group, shares how his organization continues expanding through acquisitions while navigating industry challenges by focusing on equity partnerships with talented operators. • New acquisition of a Chevrolet dealership in Minnesota demonstrates their growth strategy despite retail headwinds • Keffer's unique business model offers equity partnerships to strong operators rather than focusing primarily on location or brand • Philosophy originated with Jim's father w...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Your Dealership Loses Money Every Time Payment Quotes Change
Pete MacInnis, CEO of eLEND Solutions, reveals shocking data about payment accuracy in auto retail and the significant financial impact on dealerships when quotes don't match approvals. • Only 1.6% of all credit applications are approved exactly as submitted by dealers • Average payment on approvals is $32 higher than quoted on new cars, $36 higher on used vehicles • 76% of survey respondents agreed with the payment discrepancy findings • 55% of dealers report losing up to 5% of vehicle sale...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Jack Hollis believes the automotive industry thrives when we focus on service, not sales.
Jack Hollis joins Accrual Equity Partners as managing partner after 33 years at Toyota, partnering with founders Brady Schmidt and Jacob Tilzer to create a multi-faceted automotive investment firm. Their company spans dealerships, collision centers, aftermarket repair, and M&A services with a unique approach focused on creating value through service and relationships. • Jack chose entrepreneurship over corporate offers to continue serving dealers and customers • Accrual Equity Partners o...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Kelly Loeffler on Supporting America's 34 Million Small Businesses
Kelly Loeffler, SBA Administrator and former US Senator from Georgia, shares insights on how the administration is supporting America's 34 million small businesses and creating an environment for economic growth and innovation. • SBA supports small businesses through access to capital, business counseling, government contracting opportunities, and disaster relief • The agency provides loans up to $500,000 for homeowners affected by disasters like the recent Texas floods • Recent tax legislat...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Navigating Auto Industry Challenges: A Conversation with Doug Eroh of Longo Toyota
Doug Eroh, president and GM of Longo Toyota, reveals how the world's largest Toyota dealership is navigating industry challenges while maintaining strong sales growth. He breaks down the impact of EV tax credit changes, shifting consumer preferences toward hybrids, and the effects of tariffs on automotive retail in this detailed conversation about the state of auto sales. • New car sales up 10% year-over-year with used sales remaining flat • EV mandate rollback in California and 12 other sta...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Profit Over Volume: Why Discipline Matters in Today's Car Market
Kevin Tynan, Director of Research at the Presidio Group, discusses the auto industry's shift from chasing market share to maintaining pricing power and margin integrity. This new discipline among manufacturers creates a healthier market environment with controlled production levels and stronger profitability despite lower sales volumes. • June sales volume was not impressive but pricing power and margin integrity remain strong • Industry has moved away from chasing market share and overprodu...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Host Jim Fitzpatrick and guest Dorian Jimenez dig into the realities of affordability, the surprise rise of EV adoption in Oklahoma City, and how service advisors became the most trusted EV storytellers. We also break down used car sourcing, high-mileage financing, and why Q4 still looks strong for Chevy dealers. • average transaction prices crossing $50,000 • value-focused leasing and entry-level trims • EV demand from commuters and families • service advisors and techs as EV evangelists • ...