Doug DeMuro, YouTube's biggest car star and founder of car auction business Cars & Bids, discusses his shift from content to commerce. They explore the challenges of YouTube, importance of connections, good content creation, and adapting to competition. They also discuss the impact of outside capital on business growth.

Doug DeMuro, founder of Cars and Bids, dives into his journey from quirky YouTube car reviewer to selling his company for $40 million. He shares insights on building trust with viewers and disrupting traditional car sales with his innovative platform. The conversation touches on the importance of authenticity in content creation and how his brand has evolved with newfound wealth. Doug also humorously reflects on the dynamics of creator business partnerships and the challenges of staying authentic amidst success in the automotive world.

Car industry analyst and entrepreneur Doug Demuro discusses the car industry supply chain, the transition to electric vehicles, the car dealership business model, and consumer car purchase decisions. He also talks about his business empire, including his YouTube channel and car marketplace called 'Cars and Bids'. The podcast covers topics like maximizing YouTube success, growing a YouTube channel, the feasibility of electric car adoption, the best and worst cars on the market, and the value of creators in business.

Doug Demuro, an automotive journalist and CEO of Cars & Bids, dives into the decline of car values post-pandemic, exposing how dynamics like EV incentives and market shifts are reshaping ownership experiences. He discusses which models are losing appeal and offers insights on the best investments for car enthusiasts. With a focus on practical choices for everyday drivers, Doug also highlights the best low-maintenance vehicles and reflects on the future of self-driving technology, revealing both challenges and exciting innovations in the automotive landscape.

Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Doug DeMuro. Doug built the business Cars & Bids after creating a popular YouTube channel reviewing cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nilay Patel talks with Doug DeMuro, who reviews cars on YouTube for almost 10 years. Nilay and Doug talk about the economics of YouTube, how Doug feels about the platform, and about the new company he co-founded called Cars and Bids.Read the transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/22401912Decoder is produced by Creighton DeSimone, Alexander Charles Adams and Andrew Marino. We are edited by Callie Wright. Our music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug Demuro, an automotive journalist and YouTube sensation, makes his festive return, diving into his thoughts on advertising strategies and the quirks of car ownership. He updates listeners on his Lamborghini Countach and discusses the reliability of his Ford GT. The duo explores MG's new EV, reflects on missed car opportunities, and ventures into the impact of TikTok on influencer culture. With humorous anecdotes and industry insights, Demuro shares his unique perspective on the shifting landscape of automotive content creation.

Expert on the car market and auctions, Doug DeMuro, discusses topics such as shared ownership, car auction websites, stress of entrepreneurship, car-related accessories, challenges of electric car charging, the experience of owning a certain car model, adding start buttons in cars, vehicle registration rules, pursuing passions in buying cars, features of a truck, and experiences in Dubai and plans to drive the Formula One track.

Renowned automotive expert Doug DeMuro joins Krystal and Saagar to discuss used car prices and the future of EV vehicles. Other topics include DeSantis' struggling campaign, GOP fundraising, Tucker Carlson's criticism of Mike Pence, the Hollywood strike, Twitter payments to creators, California's 'Woke Math', and Hollywood replacing actors with AI.

This week, Marques sits down with Doug DeMuro and discusses how Doug got his start on YouTube, how he shoots his car videos, and his experience with the new Tesla Model S Plaid! Links:Subscribe to the pod & share with friends: http://bit.ly/WaveformMKBHD Subscribe to the pod on YouTube for full videos: https://bit.ly/WVFRMPodcastYouTube https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://twitter.com/DougDeMuro https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC HP Chrome AiO: https://bit.ly/3fW5Eku Doug's Plaid Video: https://bit.ly/3AVokJ5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices