Driving Ahead, the NADA Podcast

Andrew Hinkly, hydrogen technology investor and Managing Partner at AP Ventures, is our guest on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. Andrew is here to discuss the different classifications of hydrogen, why the high energy density of hydrogen is so desirable, practical applications of hydrogen tech that are in use now as well as planned for the future, plus so much more. Listen in to hear what’s coming down the pipeline for the automotive world! Press play and make sure you don’t miss this fascinating episode. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

Co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More and Senior Vice President of Mental Health at Hims & Hers, Daniel Lieberman, MD, joins us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. Dan sits down with our host Jonathan Collegio to discuss dopamine’s unique effect on the brain, and how we can harness its power to improve customer experience and stand out against competitors. So press play and make sure you don’t miss this fascinating episode. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

Glenn Mercer, automotive researcher and industry futurist, is our guest on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. The author of the insightful “Dealership of Tomorrow” report, Glenn is here to discuss how the US will take on the challenge of EV adoption, the future of the retail side of the industry, and so much more. Listen in to hear what’s coming down the pipeline for the automotive world! Press play and make sure you don’t miss this informative episode. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

The co-founders of Axios and co-authors of Smart Brevity, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz, join us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. Along with our host Jonathan Collegio, Mike and Roy explain the power of “Smart Brevity” to redefine communication efficacy, drive engagement, and create a landscape where information is not just consumed but remembered. So press play and make sure you don’t miss this entertaining and informative episode. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

Jared Orton, the innovative President of the Savannah Bananas baseball team, joins us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. The Bananas are known for revolutionizing the fan experience, so we embark on a deep dive into the world of exceptional customer engagement. We explore the Bananas' journey to success, emphasizing the importance of creating remarkable moments, competing for people’s attention, and reshaping the traditional baseball game to delight fans at every touchpoint – all while dissecting the parallels between sports and business in providing value to fans. Listen in to learn how to turn customers into brand evangelists! Press play and make sure you don’t miss this fun and fascinating episode. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and preeminent scholar in energy economics Daniel Yergin joins us on this episode of Driving Ahead, the NADA podcast. We delve into the profound findings of Yergin’s latest book, The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations, revealing how the fracking revolution in the United States has turned the geopolitical chessboard on its head. From the complex interplay of energy independence, economic might and the intricate geopolitics of the South China Sea, to the frenetic race towards electric vehicles and the imposing shadow of China's industrial ambitions, this conversation is a masterclass on the intertwining of global energy shifts and their far-reaching implications for dealers, economies and the world at large. So press play and make sure you don’t miss this enlightening and insightful episode. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

How far can businesses go on improving customer experiences? And can a business make the customer experience its core value proposition? On this episode of Driving Ahead, we talk to the driving forces behind the Walser Automotive Group, CEO Andrew Walser and President Paul Walser, who are obsessed with improving the customer experience and innovating along the way. Together they dive into their journey into one price retailing, developing proprietary software to flatten the F&I process, the day-to-day challenges of running of a large automotive group, and so much more. So press play and listen in to this fascinating episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

There are incredible obstacles when it comes to moving a new technology like electric vehicles from the early adopters to the mass market. But if you have the right insight, you may be able to predict what the future has in store. On this episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA, host Jonathan Collegio chats with Geoffrey Moore, organizational theorist, management consultant and author, known for his book Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers. Jonathan and Geoffrey dive into the challenge of getting technological products from early adopters into the mass market, and how that can apply to electric vehicles, including how EV maintenance costs affect consumer behavior, overcoming charging infrastructure issues, and so much more. So press play and listen in to this insightful episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

When it comes to understanding and analyzing the latest trends and how they are impacting the auto industry there is no better person to turn to than John Murphy. John is the Managing Director and lead U. S. auto analyst for Bank of America and his insights into where the industry is headed in 2024 and beyond are invaluable. On this episode, host Jonathan Collegio sits down with John to talk all about the future of electric vehicles in the US market, his forecast for new vehicle sales in 2024, and so much more! So buckle up and press that start button and get ready for another exciting episode of Driving Ahead from NADA! Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

When it comes to the future of the international auto industry, all signs are pointing to China’s growing and potentially dominant global role. So we wanted to talk to Michael Dunne, the CEO of Dunne Insights LLC, a company that advises automakers, suppliers and investors on how to win globally. Michael is an expert on the Asian auto industry with decades of experience in the region, serving as President of General Motors Indonesia among other roles, and authoring the book American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China. Michael joins this episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA, to chat with host Jonathan Collegio about his expertise on next generation technologies, especially in the Chinese market, the role they play in advancing the automotive industry as a whole, and so much more. So press that start button and get ready for another fascinating episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA. Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

For Peter Boulware, success on the football field was a combination of consistent hard work and a team-first mentality. On this episode of Driving Ahead, from NADA, host Jonathan Collegio sits down with the 2000 Super Bowl Champion, auto dealer, and NADA member to explore this winning combination. Learn about Peter’s football journey and how the lessons he learned on the field translate to his role as the owner operator of Peter Boulware Toyota in Tallahassee, Florida and Columbia, South Carolina. From the power of teamwork to his perspective on increasing diversity within the auto industry, you won’t want to miss this fascinating episode of Driving Ahead from NADA! Follow Us @NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdate@NADA@NADAUpdatePresented by The National Automobile Dealers Association https://www.nada.org/

Welcome to Driving Ahead, a podcast series from NADA, with host Jonathan Collegio. We’ll chat with exciting guests from the worlds of automotive, technology and entertainment to explore the most important and fascinating topics impacting the automotive industry, today and tomorrow. We’ll bring you lively conversations with movers and shakers, thought-provoking insights, and so much more, all straight from the center of the auto world. So whether you work in the automotive industry, you’re a car lover, or you’re just interested in what’s going on in business and tech – Driving Ahead from NADA has something for you.