In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach Klempf interviews Bob Lanham, SVP of OEM & Marketing at CarNow. They discuss Bob's second time on the podcast and move to CarNow, the strategic deployment of CarNow's recent $40M funding from Runway Growth Capital, and CarNow's unique position in the digital retailing landscape. They also discuss misconceptions about digital car buying, the future of the auto sales, CarNow's innovative technology, and their use of AI to enhance customer and dealer experiences.

Some of the questions asked include:

Q) Why did you choose CarNow after leaving Meta?
Q) What will you do with the $40M funding from Runway?
Q) How is CarNow different from other digital retailing companies?
Q) What are the biggest misconceptions about digital retail from dealers and consumers?
Q) How will car buying change, and what will CarNow's role be?
Q) How does CarNow's technology improve the car buying experience?
Q) Can you explain CarNow's partnership strategy and its benefits for dealers?
Q) What steps is CarNow taking to stay leading in technology and market trends?
Q) What new features or updates can we expect from CarNow in 2024?

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Transcribe of this podcast - https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/carnow-bob-lanham-2024

In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach talks with Mike Trudeau, EVP of Business Development at Montway Auto Transport. They'll cover the impact of digital retail on auto transport, the benefits of Montway's M.A.P system for dealerships, how Montway is shaping the future of automotive logistics, and much more!

Some of the questions asked on the podcast include:

Q) How did you start in the automotive industry?
Q) What role does Montway Auto Transport play for dealers?
Q) What dealership logistics trends have you noticed?
Q) Can you explain Montway's M.A.P system?
Q) What are the standout features of the M.A.P. update?
Q) How does Montway guarantee safe and reliable vehicle transport?
Q) What does the future hold for automotive logistics and Montway's role?
Q) How is digital retail, with more consumers buying cars online, impacting the transportation and logistics landscape?
Q) What lessons has Montway learned from its growth to a leading transport company?
Q) Do you have a memorable story of Montway helping a dealer in need?
Q) What's next for Montway in 2024?

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Transcribe of this podcast - https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/montway-auto-2024
Learn More about Montway - www.montway.com

In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach interviews Kanchana Sundaram, Senior Director of Product and Innovation at Experian. They discuss how Experian's tech, especially Fraud Protect, is revolutionizing the fight against fraud in the auto industry, the future of auto industry fraud prevention, and Experian's role in safeguarding dealerships and customers.
Some of the questions asked on the podcast include:

Q) How did you start your career in the automotive industry?
Q) How has online car buying increased fraud risks for dealers, and what are the current trends?
Q) What are the key features of Experian's Fraud Protect and its market uniqueness?
Q) How does Fraud Protect use AI for fraud detection, and what alerts do dealers get?
Q) With fraud losses rising, what fraud types are common in the auto industry, and how does Fraud Protect combat them?
Q) How does Fraud Protect balance fraud prevention with a smooth customer experience?
Q) What privacy and security measures does Fraud Protect have for customer data?
Q) How does Fraud Protect adjust to online vs. in-person sales challenges?
Q) How do dealers without Fraud Protect fight fraud?
Q) Can you share a success story where Fraud Protect significantly cut fraud losses?
Q) What future fraud trends and Fraud Protect enhancements are expected?
Q) How does Experian's service suite enhance Fraud Protect's fraud prevention and data management?

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Transcribe of this podcast - https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/kanchana-experian