Sept. 14, 2025 | Bonus Episode: SellMyRide says used-car demand at all-time high
About this episode
The episode features insights from Dom Pope and Chip Perry of SellMyRide, discussing the unprecedented demand for used vehicles and the challenges dealers face in acquiring inventory amidst tightening margins. They highlight the competitive landscape shaped by major players like CarMax and Carvana, and how SellMyRide aims to provide dealers with digital marketing tools to enhance local acquisition opportunities. Additionally, Toyota's Suzanne Kazunis shares the company's strategies to navigate tariff challenges and localize production, emphasizing the importance of adapting quickly to market changes.
In the second and final part of this interview, SellMyRide Chairman Chip Perry and President Dom Pope discuss dealer demand for used vehicles in 2025. Plus, Susann Kazunas, Toyota Motor North America group vice president of production engineering, talks about how the automaker is responding to tariff headwinds.
Ford Explorer
"...So that they know if you have a six year old Ford Explorer and you're thinking about selling it, you've kind..."
Toyota Tundra
"...alized. And an example that would be with our new Tundra and Sequoia, we were able to work with our partne..."
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