Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market.

Today, Sam sits down with Tom Bear, Platform Used Car Director at Cable Dahmer Automotive Group, Stephan Morris, Used Vehicle Acquisition Manager at Cable Dahmer Automotive Group, and Frank Zombo, Vice President of Sales at Auto Hauler Exchange.

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Topics:

01:44 – What defines today's used car market?

02:42 – What strategies maximize used car profitability?

04:36 – How is Carvana reshaping dealer competition?

07:44 – What are the critical logistics challenges?

12:48 – How does Auto Hauler Exchange create value?

17:31 – What incentives effectively motivate carriers?

19:42 – How should dealers navigate market volatility?

20:37 – Why is shipping speed a competitive advantage?

25:47 – How will AI transform automotive logistics?

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