Car dealers express pessimism when it comes to selling electric vehicles.
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Episode: 223
Broadcast date: June 3, 2024
Guest: Dave Thomas
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Filling in for Jill this week is longstanding buddy of the Show Damon Bell of Cars.com. Damon and Tom kicked off the show discussing Cars.com’s Tesla Model Y for the long haul, and its substitute in the Cars lineup, the fresh 3-row Kia EV9 electric crossover. Despite the Model Y showing overall reliability, minor hitches affected its appeal to the Cars team; tune in for more information. Regarding the Kia, Damon is currently impressed. Cars will post regular updates on the EV9’s effectiveness and practicality. (link provided below)
In the subsequent segment, the hosts introduce CDK Global Director of Content Marketing Dave Thomas. Dave provided insights on dealer perspectives toward electric vehicles and EV promotional activities, as well as their optimism—or lack thereof—regarding the immediate and medium-term success of carmaker EV initiatives.
In the final segment, Damon undergoes Tom’s “Lexus or Not?” Quiz.
