Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 223: Welcome Kia EV9, Long-Term Tesla Model Y, Why Dealers Haven’t Embraced Electric Vehicles

Here’s why car dealers are pessimistic about retailing electric cars and trucks.

Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.

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Episode: 223

Broadcast date: June 3, 2024

Guest: Dave Thomas

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Welcome Kia EV9, Long-Term Tesla Model Y,

Why Dealers Haven’t Embraced Electric Vehicles

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In for Jill this week is long-time friend of the Show Damon Bell of Cars.com. Damon and Tom opened the show talking about Car.com’s long-term Tesla Model Y, and its replacement in the Cars fleet, the all-new 3-row Kia EV9 electric crossover. While the Model Y was generally reliable, small glitches compromised its overall appeal to the Cars staff; listen in for more details. As for the Kia, Damon is so far impressed. Cars will publish regular updates of the EV9’s performance and utility. (link below)

In the second segment, the hosts welcome CDK Global Director of Content Marketing Dave Thomas. Dave shared insights into dealer attitudes toward electric vehicles and EV marketing, and their optimism–or lack thereof–regarding the near- and mid-term success of carmaker EV programs.

In the last segment Damon is subjected to Tom’s “Is it a Lexus?” Quiz.