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Today, I'm speaking with Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive.

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - DJ Smokey Smoke returns

05:55 - The general state of the market

15:25 - Interest rates and how they affect the industry

18:03 - Supply & demand, inventory issues, price improvements

26:55 - Winners & losers in the EV space

34:00 - Used car market update

38:30 - Will UAW strike?

48:00 - Best deals for consumers right now

52:25 - The state of auto lending

1:03:10 - Wrapping up

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