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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 188: Lexus RC F on the Track, EV Startups and the Dealer Franchise System

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast

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Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast – Dealer Franchise System

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.

 

Episode: 188

Broadcast date: October 8, 2023

Guest: Dave Sloan

 

Lexus RC F on the Track, EV Startups and the Dealer Franchise System

 

Tom and guest-host Paul Herrold of the Sons of Speed opened the show discussing the Lexus RC F, a V8-powered small coupe that Paul recently spent track time with. Paul noted that though the RC F has grown dated since its 2014 introduction, the car is very capable on the street and on the track. Listen to hear Paul’s complete review. Tom and Paul also discussed technological “fads” that were introduced by automakers to great fanfare, but since amounted to little in the market place.

 

In the second segment Tom and Paul welcome Dave Sloan of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association. Dave shared his thoughts on a number of topics, including the UAW strike, EV startup carmakers working outside the franchise dealer system, and dealership acquisitions by large, national corporations. Dave also reminds us that Chicago Auto Show returns this February (link below).

 

Dave joined Paul for this week’s “Whose Brand is it Anyway” quiz.

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The Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast is broadcast live every Monday at 3:00 PM CT

on the TalkZone Radio Network.

Discussed this week:

We are Motor Driven

Sons of Speed

Paul’s “The Lap” Lexus RC F video

Chicago Automobile Trade Association

Chicago Auto Show Home

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