Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
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Podcasting since 2025 • 75 episodes
Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Latest Episodes
Matt McAlear Discusses Dodge’s Electrification and Performance Strategy
Dodge is redefining American performance in an era of electrification and evolving consumer expectations. On this episode of Inside Automotive, Matt McAlear discusses how the brand balances heritage, innovation, and performance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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9:51
David Wright on People-First Leadership in Automotive Retail
People-first leadership and community engagement are at the center of this conversation with David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru and the 2026 recipient of the TIME Dealer of the Year. On Inside Automotive, Wrigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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14:04
Tim Hovik on Navigating EV Sales Amid Industry Shifts
The EV market is shifting as automakers recalibrate investments and production, and dealers must adapt to a new sales landscape. On this episode of Inside Automotive, Tim Hovik discusses how these changes affect dealerships, con...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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17:03
Michael Brown’s Blueprint for Sustainable Dealership Growth
Strategic acquisitions, operational discipline, and leadership development are key drivers behind the growth of Empire Automotive Group, according to Michael Brown on this episode of Inside Automotive. Brown shares how hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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23:49
Jessica Caldwell on Negative Equity and Dealer Strategy in 2026
Negative equity and shifting market dynamics are shaping dealer strategy in 2026, according to Jessica Caldwell, AVP of Insights at Edmunds, on this episode of Inside Automotive. While the share of trade-ins with negative equity i...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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10:37