Aug. 19, 2025 | NADA’s Paul Metrey interview; new study finds dealers losing confidence in industry future
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Dealers are expressing growing pessimism about the automotive industry's future, with 56% of franchise executives feeling uncertain due to factors like tariffs, rising prices, and high interest rates. Paul Metrey from NADA discusses the impact of recent policy changes, including the overturning of the FTC's vehicle shopping rule and the challenges posed by environmental regulations. The episode also highlights the shift in China's EV investments and ongoing union pickets affecting GM plants. Insights into how dealers are managing inventory and adapting to market uncertainties are shared.
Paul Metrey, NADA executive vice president of public policy, talks about issues affecting retailers, from artificial intelligence to environmental regulations. The Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index finds that dealers are losing confidence in the future of the auto industry. Plus, Teamsters picket in three states over nonunion car carriers.
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