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vAuto Podcast

vAuto Podcast
Automotive Industry
Vauto
Inventory Management
Used Vehicle Lifecycle
Cox Automotive
Used Vehicle Turnaround
Used Car Sales
Online Vehicle Merchandising
NADA 2024
Used Vehicles
Customer Engagement
Digital Marketing Strategies
Vehicle Intelligence 360
Profitability
New Vehicle Market
Used Vehicle Market
Merchandising
Performance Management
Vin-Specific Rebates
AI In Automotive

vAuto helps today’s leading dealers run better than the competition. With a live market view and powerful inventory management tools, vAuto is the software, the people and the vision you need to achieve record success in any market.

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Latest Episodes

There’s no denying that it’s been a difficult year to predict what will happen for the automotive market. While June was down, July was hot for new cars. Tariffs are still a hot topic. In this Q3 Live Market View, Derek Hansen and Jonathan Smoke disc... more

In this vAuto podcast, used vehicle buyer Josh Kor of Richfield Bloomington (MN) Honda shares how UVeye’s AI-powered vehicle inspections and a new vAuto appraisal integration have made acquiring vehicles from service customers more effective and effi... more

In this vAuto Quarterly Quick-Takes video, strategic planning director Bethany Johnson summarizes key take-aways from Q2, which saw a series of ups and downs across new and used vehicle departments for dealers. Get pointers to help you turn a new veh... more

In this vAuto podcast, dealer principal Rob York of the Indiana-based, six-store York Automotive Group, shares how/why he moved from a “stock to stock” strategy for used vehicle acquisition to a strategic approach, where distinct parameters guide app... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Kor
Used car buyer for Richfield Bloomington Honda
Richfield Bloomington Honda
Episode: How AI Powers Service Lane Appraisals, Acquisitions
Rob York
Owner of York Automotive Group
York Automotive Group
Episode: How York Automotive Establishes, Executes its Used Vehicle Inventory Strategy
Dan Winchester
Long-time performance manager and director of customer program management for vAuto
vAuto
Episode: 5 Key Opportunities for Any Dealer Group
Bill Stanley
Assistant General Manager overseeing three stores for the Ryan Family of Dealerships.
Ryan Family of Dealerships
Episode: A Better Way to Optimize Your Group Performance
Josh Orthel
Director of Sales for the McGrath Auto Group
McGrath Auto Group
Episode: Goal-Minded: How McGrath’s is Meeting its 10 Percent Growth Objective
Brian Kurtz
vAuto Performance Manager
vAuto
Episode: Goal-Minded: How McGrath’s is Meeting its 10 Percent Growth Objective
Bethany Johnson
Strategic planning director for vAuto and Cox Automotive
vAuto, Cox Automotive
Episode: Making Sense of a Market That’s on the Move
Lee Segal
General Sales Manager at Rodland Toyota, with 34 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Rodland Toyota
Episode: How Rodland Toyota Makes Wholesaling Vehicles a Multi-Channel Priority
Scott Crompton
Director of Marketing at Victory Automotive Group
Victory Automotive Group
Episode: Keeping Stores “Between the Lines” to Drive Dealer Group Performance

Hosts

Derek Hansen
Host from vAuto, focusing on market insights and dealer performance.
Lance Helgason
Host of the vAuto Podcast, providing insights on the automotive market.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • A fantastic resource!

    The vAuto Podcast is a fantastic resource for dealers. Tune in for actionable insights, strategies to improve operations, and an inside look into trends impacting the automotive industry at large!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States3 years ago
  • 🚙 CenturyAuto.ca 🚙 ❤️ show

    Great show V-Auto 🤟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great

    I listened and learn a bunch

    Also required all my sales manager to listen

    They also learned

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    larryw3344
    United States6 years ago
  • Lousy

    This isn’t a podcast. Its a self promoting product advertisement. Terrible !

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kemna auto group
    United States6 years ago

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Some feedback highlights a perception of promotional content rather than pure informational material, indicating a mixed response to the marketing aspect.
Listeners appreciate the actionable insights provided, citing the podcast as a valuable resource for improving dealership operations and understanding market trends.

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How York Automotive Establishes, Executes its Used Vehicle Inventory Strategy
Q: How do you feel about the speed at which vehicles move between stores?
We're comfortable with the current timeline, but we always explore ways to speed up the process.
How York Automotive Establishes, Executes its Used Vehicle Inventory Strategy
Q: What led to the desire and the sense of need for a strategy to guide what you're doing?
We recognized that having a large stock wasn't the answer; instead, we needed the right cars that fit our market and could be turned quickly.
How York Automotive Establishes, Executes its Used Vehicle Inventory Strategy
Q: What is the average volume across your organization today and the split between new and used?
Currently, about 65% of our sales are used vehicles compared to new.
vAuto Quarterly Quick-Takes: An “Up and Down” Retail Automotive Market in Q2 2025
Q: If you had to say what the third quarter might look like, how would you describe that based on what you know today?
Focus on shopper preferences, desirable vehicles, and enhancing inventory strategy to ensure affordability and effective merchandising.
vAuto Quarterly Quick-Takes: An “Up and Down” Retail Automotive Market in Q2 2025
Q: What are you hearing from dealers about interest expenses and affordability?
Interest rates have remained steady, but affordability concerns are primarily focused on trade-in equity, which has recently shown an increase.

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Content typically revolves around automotive market trends, inventory management strategies, and the integration of new technologies in dealership operations. Episodes often feature industry experts discussing the impact of economic factors, such as tariffs and market fluctuations, on vehicle sales. The podcast specifically emphasizes actionable insights for automotive dealers, such as optimizing appraisal processes and leveraging data analytics to improve sales and operational efficiency. Unique aspects include a strong focus on the practical applications of technology and expert discussions that cater directly to dealership professionals looking to navigate the complexities of the automotive market.

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2. Rob York
3. Dan Winchester
4. Bill Stanley
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