Steve provides a crucial outlook for Q4 2025 and 2026, explaining why the EV softening and affordability pressures are defining the landscape, while the prime consumer remains resilient.
Industry Trends & Market Insights
VADA Live S1:E18 – Trends, Tariffs, and Tech with Automotive Venture’s Steve Greenfield
What’s hot in the auto market? Steve Greenfield, General Partner at Automotive Ventures dives into trends, tariffs, and tech on this episode of VADA Live. Get Steve’s pulse check on consumer caution, potential sales headwinds, and the impact of affordability challenges facing the industry today.
VADA Live S1:E10 – The Future of Automotive Retail with Presidio Group’s Kevin Tynan
In this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Kevin Tynan, Director of Research at the Presidio Group, to discuss the top-of-mind issues facing auto dealers in 2025. They delve into the evolving dynamics of the automotive market, including manufacturer pressures on inventory and sales, the resilience of the franchise model, and the cooling EV market. Kevin shares his insights on maximizing fixed ops revenue, potential shifts in incentives and pricing strategies, and the continuing importance of affordability for consumers. Tune in for this insightful conversation on the future of the automotive industry!
VADA Live S1:E1 – Evolving Market Dynamics with Cox Automotive’s Brian Finkelmeyer
In this episode of VADA LIVE, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior Director of Enterprise Insights and Advisory at Cox Automotive, to unpack the latest trends shaping the automotive retail landscape. From the bright spots in vehicle sales to the challenges of rising inventories and affordability concerns, Brian provides a deep dive into the evolving market dynamics. Tune in to explore strategies for dealerships to stay ahead, updates on EV growth projections, and insights into how transparency and innovation are reshaping the customer experience.