#93 Why automakers are building in the US again, What car brands make the most American cars, Something big is happening in Alabama | Jenni Newman, Editor-in-Chief of Cars.com

Jun 18, 2024

Jenni Newman, Editor-in-Chief of Cars.com discusses why automakers are building in the US again, importance of American-made cars to consumers, and the significance of supporting US employment in car purchases. The podcast explores the American-Made Index rankings, shifting priorities of OEMs towards US production and EV plants, Honda's rise on the index, and the impact of electric vehicles on auto manufacturing.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring the American Made Index and its Impact on the Automotive Industry

01:48 • 3min

Supporting US Employment in Car Purchases

05:16 • 9min

Insights on American-made index rankings and automakers' global presence

14:46 • 3min

Shifting Priorities of OEMs Towards U.S. Production and EV Plants

18:05 • 2min

Honda's Rise on American-Made Index and EV Impact on Auto Manufacturing

20:09 • 13min

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jenni Newman, Editor-in-Chief of Cars.com where we discuss: Why automakers are building in the US again, What car brand makes the most American cars, and Something big is happening in Lincoln, Alabama.

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:20) - Jennifer’s background and career

(00:03:26) - How did you ideate this index?

(00:05:35) - “Nearly 50% of car shoppers are willing to pay up to 30% more to support American jobs”

(00:07:51) - Is there a fundamental shift happening where American-made cars are more important to the everyday person?

(00:11:02) - The 2024 Index

(00:12:40) - Why should the industry care about this?

(00:15:33) - Ford and GM are not in the top 10 of the index, how?

(00:20:08) - How has Honda gotten to #2 on this list?

(00:23:26) - What are the criteria for creating the index?

(00:25:54) - How will EVs impact the industry?

(00:28:46) - What is your prediction for the next 12 months of index data?

(00:31:23) - Were there any surprises from this year’s index?

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