Consumer checkup on auto loans, cooling EV interest likely a ‘blip,’ 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh

Hey everyone. Today on the Car Dealership Guy Podcast, I speak to a third-gen dealer with 9 locations in a crowded market.

Patrick Coleman is President of Jim Coleman Automotive Group, and together, we discuss his secret weapon for used inventory acquisition, market saturation, whether Cadillac is poised for a massive rebound, and much more.

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— CDG

Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise in both prime and subprime markets in August, revealing deeper trouble for American consumers.

What’s more: Newer loans, originated in 2022 and 2023, are struggling as high interest rates and elevated vehicle prices take their toll.

With the labor market softening and household finances under pressure, the resilience that's kept a recession at bay may be fading fast … Read more

U.S. car buyers are cooling on EVs, with fewer planning to go electric in the next two years compared to last year, according to new data from EY.

The intrigue: But don’t count EVs out just yet—analysts say this dip is likely a blip as early-adopter enthusiasm fades and mass-market interest builds.

Concerns about battery costs and charging are still top of mind, but fewer buyers see them as deal-breakers, and as more infrastructure rolls out, perceptions are shifting … Read more

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Driving the news: With its North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug, the new Ioniq 5 will allow drivers to tap into Tesla's vast Supercharger network without an adapter—a feature few other EVs offer.

This puts Hyundai ahead of most competitors in the race to make EV charging easier for consumers, while other brands lag behind in adopting NACS.

For Hyundai, it’s a big win that could give the Ioniq 5 a competitive edge when it hits dealerships this fall … Read more

Thanks for reading everyone.

— CDG