Mark (Maher) Samhat, MBA

🔥 Used Car Managers 🚙 🚗 General Managers 🔥 🔥 Dealer Principals 🚘 🚙 Automotive Professionals 🔥 Don’t let margin compression put the squeeze on you. This Friday, September 27th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... Join David Long, Vasilios Lambos, Jasen Rice, Diego Vargas, John Ellis, Brian Kramer, Tommy Gibbs, Brian Miller, and other leading automotive experts as they discuss What It Takes To Be Profitable on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales

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🔥 Used Car Managers 🚙 🚗 General Managers 🔥 🔥 Dealer Principals 🚘 🚙 Automotive Professionals 🔥 Don’t let margin compression put the squeeze on you. This Friday, September 27th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... Join David Long, Vasilios Lambos, Jasen Rice, Diego Vargas, John Ellis, Brian Kramer, Tommy Gibbs, Brian Miller, and other leading automotive experts as they discuss What It Takes To Be Profitable on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales

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Interest rates, the economy and political climate are the top three issues for franchised dealers in the third-quarter Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index.

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#ICYMI: In Michigan's Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, MichAuto will receive $2 million to grow its initiatives to develop and keep young high-skilled talent in Michigan to support the high-tech careers shaping the automotive and mobility industry’s evolution. Learn more about how we're working with our partners to keep automotive and mobility talent hear in Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gYa7uNx5

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🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 While some run scared in a volatile used car market, some say BUY THEM ALL! This Friday, May 31st, starting at 9AM EST/6AM PST... John Ellis, Brian Miller, Jasen Rice, Brian Kramer, and other top automotive minds dive deep into this important topic on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump in the conversation or be a 🪰on the wall like me! Either way, you'll walk away with profit-boosting insights and actionable strategies to get more than your fair share. 💰💴🤑💲 Look in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #salesdevelopment #salesexcellence #leadership #leadershipskills

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🚙Used Car Managers🔥 🔥General Managers🚗 🚘Dealer Principals🔥 🔥Automotive Professionals🚖 If you’re not looking at customers this way you are losing money hand over fist!✋✊🤯 Larry Feldman of Career Changers USA shares this simple yet brilliant mindset on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Every Friday morning at 9AM EST/6AM PST… Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of Non-negotiables For Success.. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales #cardealership

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Say it with me: incentives drive behavior. Biggest concern I hear from Stellantis dealers (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, etc): Incentives are out of whack -- in a big way. The automaker has abruptly stopped paying some of its dealers for positive customer surveys and is instead paying them on the "number of cars ordered." (???) It's unclear to me at the moment how far and wide this has spread (nationally vs. regionally) and how many dealers have been impacted... But either way, feels like an uncalculated, short-term move by a brand struggling to hit sales targets. Weird move.

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Navigating 2025: Ford's Vision and Collaboration with the New Administration At the 2025 Detroit Auto Show kickoff, Ford Motor Executive Chair Bill Ford expressed optimism about the automaker's relationship with the new administration following a constructive dialogue with President-elect Donald Trump. Ford reassured that the company will "have a seat at the table" during critical policy discussions, particularly around tariffs and electric vehicle (EV) incentives. CEO Jim Farley highlighted Ford's 2025 goals, focusing on affordability, quality enhancements, and revamped models. He emphasized the impact of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits on domestic investments, while cautioning about the potential repercussions if these credits are removed. Farley remained hopeful about collaborating with the administration on key industry policies. As Ford celebrates success in global markets like China and focuses on quality and cost management domestically, 2025 promises to be a transformative year for the automaker. With a commitment to making EVs affordable and continued investments, Ford is ready to shape the future of the automotive industry. #Ford #AutoIndustry #TrumpAdministration #2025

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Harsh reality: Nearly half of all dealers (41%) are “not confident at all” in their automakers EV strategy, according to CDK Global. But it’s not due to politics or charging stations… It was concern over not offering the right powertrains to match consumer demand. And while dealers are struggling to sell pure EVs there is good news… Automakers are finally listening – and one of the ways they are listening is by bringing more hybrids into the mix. Check out CDK Global’s full article on current dealer sentiment: https://lnkd.in/g5X73SHT (Data via CDG partner: CDK Global #cdkglobalpartner)

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The sales impact of the CDK Global DMS hack is starting to take shape… Plus, several car models are saying goodbye in 2024 and 2026, and new questions raised over GM's 1 million EV production target… Today’s top 3 stories in automotive: 1. CDK cyberattack bites — dealers chase estimated $1 billion in lost sales… https://lnkd.in/gTmCwxCt 2. Muscle cars and family haulers are getting the axe in 2024-2025…but why? https://lnkd.in/gAGK-CT7 3. GM is the latest in a series of automakers forced to reset EV goals… https://lnkd.in/gQGzSnUa Read today’s automotive news, brought to you by Bumper: https://lnkd.in/gPvVuFwX

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CDK's David Thomas walks you through current dealer sentiment when it comes to EVs in this on demand webinar with Automotive News. If you have 20 minutes this session will get you up to speed on how geography should be impacting the EV conversation and why customers aren't necessarily lining up for electric cars. https://ow.ly/AANP50SkOTZ

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If you are looking to boost your car sales online and in the showroom, meet AutoFi in the conversation hall at the Automotive State of the Union Conference this year! AutoFi is revolutionizing dealership operations with a platform that tackles real-world challenges. Since 2016, they have led with the industry’s first finance-centered digital retailing tool to enhance online sales. They recognized thought that many transactions still occur face-to-face, and broadened their scope to include cutting-edge showroom solutions that simplify complex sales processes, helping you sell smarter, not harder 🙌 What else does their platform offer? Opportunities to engage customers anywhere, anytime, increase showroom efficiency and branded experiences! They solve common dealership pain points such as: Bottlenecks at the Desk: Eases the load on managers, allowing them to focus on closing deals. Consumer Distrust: Minimizes back-and-forth, fostering a smoother, more transparent buying experience. Decision Overload: Smart tech supports informed decision-making in lender selection. So plan to meet the AutoFi team this May 14-17t in Baltimore to find out more on how they can help you redefine the car buying and selling experience 👊 >> asotucon.com << ___ #digitalretail #automotiveindustry #automotive #cardealers #oem #carsales

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