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
Jeremy Beaver Discusses California EV Trends and 2026 Outlook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:48
Despite softer EV demand in California and ongoing cost pressures, dealership operations remain resilient. On this episode of Inside Automotive, Del Grande Dealer Group CEO Jeremy Beaver explains how disciplined growth,…
Dave Cantin on AutoNation’s Toyota Deal and Dealer Succession Planning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:11
As 2025 comes to a close, Dave Cantin, CEO and Chairman of the Dave Cantin Group, joins Inside Automotive to discuss AutoNation’s acquisition of Jerry’s Toyota—its first Toyota deal in more than a decade—and what it sign…
NADA CEO Mike Stanton Breaks Down 2025 Sales and Policy Gains [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:43
On this episode of Inside Automotive, NADA CEO Mike Stanton reviews how dealer advocacy shaped a strong 2025 and outlines the priorities guiding franchise retailers into 2026. Stanton discusses industry sales momentum, n…
Scout Motors’ License and Franchise Implications – Matthew Groves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:06
On this episode of Inside Automotive, Matthew Groves, CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), discusses the implications of Scout Motors being granted a dealer license in Colorado, a move that has spar…
Automotive Market Stability and Challenges with Kevin Tynan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:27
On this episode of Inside Automotive, Kevin Tynan, director of research at The Presidio Group, provides a forward-looking analysis of the automotive industry as it transitions from 2025 into 2026. Tynan discusses how pol…
Bernie Moreno on Making Cars Affordable Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:52
In this special edition of Inside Automotive, Senator Bernie Moreno, a former car dealer, outlines the Trump administration’s “freedom means affordable cars” proposal and what it could mean for consumers, dealers, and ma…
How Tessa Nadik and Rob DeGeorge See AI Empowering Dealers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:12
In this episode of Inside Automotive, Cox Automotive leaders Tessa Nadik, AVP of Product Management, and Rob DeGeorge, Director of Product Consulting, discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping dealership operation…
115 Years Strong: Evelyn Sames on Adapting in Today’s Auto Market [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:44
In this episode of Inside Automotive, Evelyn Sames, CEO of Sames Auto Group, reflects on the company’s 115-year legacy and how the fifth-generation business is navigating today’s evolving retail environment. Sames discus…
Ken Hill on the 700Credit Data Breach and Dealer Impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:03
In this episode of Inside Automotive, Ken Hill, managing director of 700Credit, addresses a major data breach that impacted thousands of dealerships and millions of consumers, outlining what happened and how the company…