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Transforming car buying: How Amazon aims to transform automotive retail

As Amazon enters the automotive retail market and offers online automotive shopping through Amazon Autos, it’s understandable that dealers may be concerned about competition from the retailing giant.

CDK VP Discusses dealership solutions and customer experience strategies

Host Emma Hancock sits down with Bruce Johnson, Vice President of Product Marketing & Enablement at CDK as he shares insights on dealership profitability, customer experience enhancements, and the latest solutions like CDK SimplePay and Dealership Xperience. Tune in to hear how CDK’s innovations are set to transform dealership operations in 2025.

S&P Global Mobility Director talks Market Scan, automotive trends, and competitive strategies for post NADA 2025

Join In The Driver’s Seat host Emma Hancock in an exclusive interview with Scott Cauvel, Executive Director of Enterprise Business at S&P Global Mobility. Discover how Market Scan’s advanced pricing and incentive intelligence is reshaping digital retail strategies for OEMs, lenders, and dealers.

Driving dealer success: automotiveMastermind CEO on using AI & data to transform auto sales in NADA 2025

Host Emma Hancock joins, Matt Leone, CEO of automotiveMastermind, as he discusses how AI-driven insights, data science, and predictive analytics are empowering dealerships to boost profitability, customer retention, and salesperson effectiveness in 2025. Learn how integrating real-time behavioral data and machine learning is reshaping the automotive retail landscape.

DSMA’s CEO on automotive M&A trends and innovations at NADA 2025

Join Farid Ahmad, Founder and CEO of DSMA, for an exclusive interview with host Emma Hancock at NADA 2025. Ahmad shares key M&A trends, industry challenges, and the future of dealership acquisitions. Discover how DSMA’s 360-degree approach and new data analytics platform are reshaping the automotive buy-sell landscape.

Breaking down silos: How unified data and AI are driving dealership efficiency

In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, complexity has become the new normal. Dealers have to adapt quickly in order to keep up. The key to overcoming challenges is not finding more tools, it’s about finding the right tools to connect the processes in your dealership and drive true efficiency.

How Rita Case built a top automotive group through innovation & community impact

Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, sits down with Alan Haig and shares how she and her late husband transformed their dealership empire through cutting-edge customer experience strategies, groundbreaking warranty programs, and a deep commitment to community service.

JM&A Group’s Scott Gunnell on the future of F&I: Key trends and dealer strategies at NADA 2025

Host Emma Hancock sits down with Scott Gunnell, President of JM&A Group, as he shares exclusive insights into the evolving world of finance and insurance (F&I) in the automotive industry. From digital retail transformation to customer experience enhancements, discover the key trends and strategies that will shape the future of F&I in 2025 and beyond. Learn how dealers can stay competitive, optimize profitability, and meet changing consumer expectations.

Maximizing dealer ROI at NADA 2025: Affinitiv’s data-driven strategies for smarter ad spend

Host Emma Hancock speaks with Affinitiv’s Jeff Young, Senior Vice President of Product, and Andrew Sund, Vice President of Product Marketing as they share insights on how dealerships can eliminate wasted ad spend, leverage data for smarter marketing decisions, and drive higher-quality leads in 2025′s evolving automotive

Dave Cantin CEO on M&A strategy at NADA 2025: How they are redefining dealership acquisitions with data & AI

At NADA 2025, Dave Cantin, President & CEO of the Dave Cantin Group, shares insights on how his firm is reshaping automotive M&A with cutting-edge data intelligence and advisory expertise. From navigating dealership valuations to leveraging AI-driven tools like Jump IQ, he reveals why now is the time for dealers to rethink their growth strategies.

Sonic Tools CEO on revolutionizing dealership efficiency and technician recruitment at NADA 2025

At NADA 2025, host Emma Hancock speaks with Sonic Tools CEO Colby McConnell as he discusses how their dealership-supplied tool model enhances technician recruitment, increases productivity by 20%, and sets them apart from competitors.

Exploring LIQUI MOLY’s innovation in automotive lubricants at NADA 2025

At NADA 2025, host Emma Hancock speaks with Chad Morgan, Sales Manager for LIQUI MOLY’s OE channel. He reveals how the brand’s in-house manufacturing and cutting-edge solutions are transforming dealership service departments. Learn how LIQUI MOLY’s advanced additives, custom programs, and hands-on technician training can drive efficiency and profitability for your dealership.

Cars Commerce President on helping dealers with AI and data-driven solutions at NADA 2025

The automotive retail landscape is evolving, and dealers must stay ahead to remain competitive in 2025. In this exclusive In The Driver’s Seat interview at NADA 2025, Host Emma Hancock sits down with Doug Miller, President at Cars Commerce, as he shares insights on how dealers can optimize inventory, attract high-quality in-market shoppers, and leverage AI-driven tools for success.

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