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Automotive Informants

Automotive Informants

De: Chris J. Martinez
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Automotive Informants is where real operators talk about what’s actually happening inside the car business.

Hosted by Chris Martinez and Zach Fritz, this podcast goes beyond headlines and hype. We break down the strategies, decisions, and execution that drive real growth inside dealerships and automotive companies across the country.

You’ll hear conversations about AI implementation, fixed ops performance, used car strategy, leadership, marketing, inventory, and the operational moves that separate average stores from elite ones. No theory. No recycled conference talk. Just practical insight from people who’ve built, scaled, and led from the front lines.

If you’re a dealer principal, GM, department manager, or growth-minded executive who wants to stay ahead of where this industry is going, this is your weekly edge.

The future of automotive won’t be shaped by opinions. It will be shaped by operators who execute.

2026 Chris J. Martinez Política y Gobierno
Episodios
  • The Perfect Storm in Automotive: Tariffs, EVs and the Used Car Surge

    The Perfect Storm in Automotive: Tariffs, EVs and the Used Car Surge
    Apr 10 2026

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the automotive industry, vehicle technology, aluminum tariffs, used car prices, EVs, and taxation. The discussion also delves into the impact of these factors on business operations and market strategies.

    Takeaways

    • EVs and hybrids are gaining importance in the automotive market
    • Used car prices are on the rise, impacting consumer behavior and market dynamics
    • Aluminum tariffs and taxation are influencing business decisions and market strategies

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Hyundai's $105,000 Car
    • 05:59 Aluminum Tariffs and Ford's Manufacturing Challenges
    • 13:05 Impact on Used Car Prices and Market Dynamics
    • 21:01 Aluminum vs. Steel and Vehicle Repair Challenges
    • 28:56 EVs, Hybrids, and Market Strategies
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    33 m
  • Gas, Gears & AI: What’s Really Driving the Auto Industry?

    Gas, Gears & AI: What’s Really Driving the Auto Industry?
    Apr 3 2026

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including car prices, housing, car payments, autonomous driving, AI, and the impact of oil prices on the automotive industry. It also delves into the use of AI in the automotive industry and the need for adaptation and change to keep up with the evolving market.

    Takeaways

    • Car prices and gas prices are impacting consumer behavior and vehicle preferences.
    • The use of AI in the automotive industry is crucial for staying ahead of market changes and customer demands.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Impact of Car Prices and Gas Prices
    • 05:53 The Rise of Autonomous Driving and AI in the Automotive Industry
    • 21:14 Adaptation and Change in the Automotive Industry
    • 29:09 The Future of EVs and the Impact of Oil Prices
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    35 m
  • The Dealers Who Win: FTC Pressure, EV Reality, and Why Execution Still Matters

    The Dealers Who Win: FTC Pressure, EV Reality, and Why Execution Still Matters
    Mar 26 2026

    The conversation covered various topics related to the automotive industry, including the FTC crackdown on dealers, dealership addendums and pricing, competition and market dynamics, data and technology in the automotive industry, and the future of EVs in the automotive industry. Key takeaways include the importance of healthy competition, transparency with customers, adapting to the internet, and focusing on the basics for success in the industry.

    Takeaways

    • Competition in the automotive industry is healthy and drives innovation
    • Transparency with customers is crucial for success in the industry
    • Adapting to the internet and being honest with customers leads to increased sales and service opportunities
    • Stick to the basics and focus on blocking and tackling to be successful in the business
    • The team with the least amount of mistakes wins the game
    • Start by doing what's necessary, then do what's possible, and suddenly you're doing the impossible

    Chapters

    • 00:00 FTC Crackdown on Dealers
    • 08:11 Competition and Market Dynamics
    • 27:08 EVs and Future of Automotive Industry
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    36 m
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