Here are highlights from the latest episodes of “Daily Drive,” Automotive News’ podcast featuring conversations with industry leaders.
“What we’re hearing from the shows that have gone before us, during and now somewhat post-pandemic, is that there is this pent-up energy, people wanting to see the cars, see what’s out there.” — Tim Jackson, president, Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, on the 2021 Denver auto show, scheduled for September as an outdoor event
“We will never go back to where we were before. … I think the industry is adapting very, very well to the new world.” — Luca Ciferri, editor, Automotive News Europe. Ciferri was the first guest on “Daily Drive” exactly one year earlier.
“The big lie is that dealers are not interested in selling electric vehicles. Dealers are very interested in selling these vehicles.” — Mike Stanton, CEO, NADA
“The concept of a traditional DMS … I don’t think it’s valid anymore for where we are today and where things are going in the future.” — Jay Vijayan, CEO, Tekion
“By 2040, we want to have a fully electrified Hyundai lineup and have 8 to 10 percent of autos in the global EV market.” — Olabisi Boyle, VP of product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor America