There’s a Vacancy in Mom’s Basement
The Alpha Dawg discovers the cure for Millennial Madness and goes deep on certified pre-owned leasing, the case against Sage Auto Group, and the end of the big publics’ shopping spree.
The Alpha Dawg discovers the cure for Millennial Madness and goes deep on certified pre-owned leasing, the case against Sage Auto Group, and the end of the big publics’ shopping spree.
The past is right behind us and the future is coming fast. The Alpha Dawg plots a course for your store’s success and shares advice for Elon Musk, Johan de Nysschen, and pre-owned managers.
The Alpha Dawg tackles the shortage of talent in the managerial ranks and reflects on Amazon’s rumored foray into vehicle sales, the imminent used-car correction, Hyundai’s plan for the Genesis brand, and the untimely passing of Tammie LeBleu.
The Alpha Dawg wonders where the demand for driverless vehicles is coming from and has good news and bad news — but mostly bad news — for Fiat Chrysler and Cadillac dealers.
The Alpha Dawg makes new friends, stands up for Cadillac dealers, charts the rise of the independent lots, and reconsiders free trade agreements.
The Alpha Dawg says dealers need to be smarter to compete through the next downcycle, and manufacturers need to stop making boneheaded moves if they hope to stay in business at all.
Manufacturer hubris is fueling ongoing attempts to sell vehicles online, force underperforming vendors on dealers and reposition their brands.
A rigorous travel schedule, 108-month financing and more mischief at the manufacturer level can’t stop the Alpha Dawg, but a bout with pneumonia was enough to slow him down.
Sales are off the charts and the Alpha Dawg is on the road. Learn why Donald Trump is targeting Ford, how the Scion experiment failed and why even third-party lead providers deserve a second chance at love.
The Alpha Dawg smells revolution in the air as tensions between Nissan and its U.S. dealer network approach the boiling point.
The Alpha Dawg finds himself surrounded by birdbrained regulators, factory executives and techno geeks promoting shaky theories and risky inventions.
Dealers, manufacturers and the Zieglers are learning to face their fears in a market rocked by recalls and initial quality concerns.
The Alpha Dawg has some choice words for Volkswagen and an in-depth analysis of recent news from Cox, Subaru and Hyundai.
The Alpha Dawg has a bad feeling about globalization, inflated sales reports and the move toward a fully online sales process.
The Alpha Dawg dons the guise of an average American consumer to buy a new vehicle.
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