Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News

Author: Jim Fitzpatrick Language: English Episodes: 92
Tune in to Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News for a direct line to the heart of the car business. Host Jim Fitzpatrick cuts through the noise, delivering conversations that feel more like a strategic huddle than a formal interview. Each episode pulls back the curtain on what’s actually working in automotive retail right now, moving beyond theory to the tangible strategies and operational shifts that are defining success. You’ll hear from the dealers, executives, and analysts who are navigating this complex landscape in real time, discussing everything from evolving customer expectations and digital marketing shifts to inventory management and the future of the dealership model. This podcast serves as an essential resource for anyone invested in the automotive retail sector, offering clarity and actionable insight amidst constant change. The discussions are grounded, detailed, and focused on the practical realities of running a business in this industry. For a deep, unvarnished look at the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping automotive retail, join Jim Fitzpatrick and his guests.
Episodes
Are brokers distorting the dealership model? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:16
Paul Sansone Jr., owner of Sansone Jr’s Auto Group, examines the growing scrutiny surrounding automotive brokers and the impact on franchised dealerships. He discusses how broker activity is reshaping vehicle sales in ce…
Russell Richardson on turning social media into dealership sales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:11
Russell Richardson, founder of RFW Training, explains how dealerships can turn social media into a consistent driver of leads, sales, and recruitment. He outlines a shift away from chasing views toward building authentic…
EV demand, oil prices, and policy shifts: what dealers need to know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:32
Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director at Kerrigan Advisors, examines the current state of automotive retail, highlighting steady demand, macroeconomic pressures, and accelerating industry consolidation. He explains why dealer…
Mike Stanton pushes back on “middleman tax” claims [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:12
Mike Stanton, CEO and President of the National Automobile Dealers Association, examines the debate סביב claims that franchised dealerships act as a “middleman tax” in vehicle pricing. He challenges recent findings from…
How dealers can stay compliant and competitive in 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
Namu Keys joins Inside Automotive to discuss how dealers can balance FTC compliance with competitive pricing strategies in an increasingly digital retail environment. Keys explains how fragmented pricing systems and cond…
NYIAS 2026 Insights with Lauren Fix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:43
Lauren Fix joins Inside Automotive to break down key takeaways from the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), focusing on how affordability and consumer priorities shape the market. Fix analyzes award-winning ve…
Protecting your dealership under FTC scrutiny [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:20
Shannon Robertson joins Inside Automotive to discuss the FTC’s recent warning letters to 97 auto groups and the implications for dealership compliance. Robertson outlines why transparent pricing, robust training, and adh…
Illegal Car Brokers In New Jersey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:30
Jake Lebowitz joins Inside Automotive to examine the rise of unlicensed auto brokers in New Jersey and the implications for dealers, consumers, and the franchise system. Lebowitz outlines how broker-driven transactions a…
Sen. Bernie Moreno on the Pressures Facing Auto Dealers Today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno, a former car dealer, joins Inside Automotive to discuss the economic, regulatory, and geopolitical pressures shaping today’s retail automotive landscape. Drawing on both industry and policy ex…
FTC Cracks Down on Dealer Advertising — Seth Dobbs Explains [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:10
Seth Dobbs, Partner and Co-Chair of the National Automotive Practice at Fox Rothschild, joins Inside Automotive to break down the Federal Trade Commission’s recent wave of warning letters sent to nearly 100 dealerships.…