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On the Point

Jim Ziegler brings you the fearless commentary, actionable insights, and accurate forecasts you need to compete as a dealership owner, GM, or manager.

Did You Bump Your Head?

The Alpha Dawg weighs in on FCA's plans to squeeze dealers' profits, Millennial marketing madness and Sen. Elizabeth Warren's auto finance revolution.

The Alpha Dawg weighs in on FCA's plans to squeeze dealers' profits, Millennial marketing madness and Sen. Elizabeth Warren's auto finance revolution.

Living Under the Volcano

The Alpha Dawg steps into a familiar role as he predicts death and destruction for inflated sales figures and underperforming third-party lead providers.

The Alpha Dawg steps into a familiar role as he predicts death and destruction for inflated sales figures and underperforming third-party lead providers.

The Convention and the Big Game

Dealers and industry executives flocked to the Moscone Center in San Francisco for the 2015 NADA convention.

The Alpha Dawg returns from the NADA convention with hope for the future and serious doubts about play calls by factory execs and the coaches of the Seattle Seahawks.

Giving Up The Ghost Pepper

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The Alpha Dawg has hot sauce, Cadillac’s identity crisis and Ford’s brand equity on his mind as he prepares for another profitable — and competitive — year in the auto industry.

The Time of Our Lives

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The Alpha Dawg survives a shipborne illness only to confront a series of new challenges brought by incompetence at the highest levels.