Car Shopper Report: Why Ease of Purchase is Crashing in Q2 (And How Dealers Are Responding) | David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global

Jun 26, 2025

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Today I’m joined by David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global. We dive into why dealership's ease of purchase is crashing right now, why credit denials are racking up, the fate of the EV market post tax-credits and much more.

CDK Global’s Q2 Ease of Purchase Study – https://carguymedia.com/cdkglobal  

CDK Global’s most recent EV study – https://www.cdkglobal.com/insights/most-ev-owners-stand-technology-new-study

This episode is brought to you by:

1. CDK Global - the go-to technology partner for car dealers and automakers. CDK doesn't just deliver top-tier tech solutions—they're also a trusted source for industry insights. Their Research and Insights team produces must-read white papers, blogs, and reports all year long. https://www.cdkglobal.com/

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Topics:

00:54 Why is customer experience declining?

01:43 How are credit issues impacting sales?

07:59 Where's the EV market headed?

13:49 What's the future of dealerships?

18:11 How tariffs affect car prices?

18:34 Are Chinese vehicles a threat?

20:41 Do EV tax incentives work?

26:55 Used vs new: better value?