Today on the show: A powerhouse panel breaks down one of the most urgent issues facing auto retail — tariffs.
With major policy shifts on the horizon, I brought together some of the industry's top operators, economists, and insiders to cut through the noise and unpack what tariffs could mean for dealers, OEMs, and the entire retail ecosystem. This isn’t theory — it’s what’s coming, and how the smartest folks in the room are preparing.
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Today's panelists include:
Brett Morgan – CEO, Morgan Auto Group, one of the largest private dealer groups in the U.S. with a pulse on operations at scale.
Michael Speigl – Multi-store operator with Toyota, CDJR, Ford, and Subaru franchises under WEAuto. Brings a grounded dealer lens to the macro.
Cliff Banks – Publisher of The Banks Report. Cliff broke the tariff story and authored the industry’s go-to deep dive.
Jeremy Robb – Director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive. Jeremy sets the data-driven context behind what’s happening and what’s coming.
Andy Wright – Auto retailer across German (Porsche, Mercedes), Japanese (Honda), and Korean (Hyundai) brands — bringing a diverse OEM view.
Jake Lebowitz – Partner at Raceway Auto Group, representing brands like Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Chevy, and Nissan. Brings a strong retail operator POV.
Brian Benstock – One of the largest Honda dealers globally. Known for strong views and strategic clarity.
Alan Haig – President of Haig Partners, the leading buy/sell advisory firm in automotive. Alan’s take on M&A and valuation risk is a must-hear.
Mike Stanton – President of NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association), representing the dealer body at the national policy level.
If you’re in automotive — retail, OEM, vendor, or investor — this is the conversation you need to hear.
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