Beltway Talk

Anna Schneider, Senior Vice President, Industry-Government Relations at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., has a lot to say in this episode of Beltway Talk. Along with host Hannah Oliver, Anna covers everything from what it's like to work for a German company, how dealers can push back against a tariff threat, and what her goals are for VW in the New Year. With more than 25 years of auto industry experience, Anna knows the ins and outs of D.C.'s lobbying scene and has a wealth of experience to share.

Cox Automotive's Charlie Chesbrough joins AIADA's Beltway Talk podcast for his monthly round up of auto industry sales figures. In this episode, find out why more and more manufacturers are moving to a quarterly reporting pattern, why Toyota should be feeling good, and more.

Jennifer Thomas took over as Honda's Vice President of Government and Industry Relations for Honda North America, Inc. in June. In her new position she oversees the company's legislative affairs, advocacy, and public policy efforts for state and federal matters. In this podcast, Jennifer discusses Honda's work inside the beltway, the important role dealers play in advancing business-friendly policies, and why she believes it's true: you meet the nicest people on a Honda.

In this episode, Cox Automotive's Charlie Chesbrough gives Beltway Talk listeners an overview of 2019 auto sales and a preview of what they can expect to see in 2020. Join us as we find out how car sales matched up against trucks, which luxury automakers saw a profitable December, and how Nissan's results were impacted by a global scandal.

Join 2019 AIADA Chairman Howard Hakes as he takes a look back at the ups and downs of his year as chairman, and what he sees as the challenges awaiting dealers in Washington, D.C., in 2020. Howard discusses trade, tariffs, and how vital dealer involvement has been to protecting dealer interests on Capitol Hill.

Cox Automotive's Charlie Chesbrough is joining AIADA's Beltway Talk podcast for his monthly round up of auto industry sales figures. In this episode, find out who is up and who is down in the U.S. auto market, as well as how incentives are playing a role, where fleet sales stand, and why dealers should be optimistic heading into the final weeks of 2019.

In this latest Beltway Talk we take the opportunity to pick the brain of Ed Lewis, Director of Public Policy Communications at Toyota. Ed gives us an update on Toyota's activity in Washington, D.C., and discusses trade, fuel regulations, and why Toyota's dealers are so critical to their mission as a company.

Charlie Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights for Cox Automotive, is back with his reoccurring series of Beltway Talk podcasts analyzing the most recent monthly auto sales reports. In today’s episode, Charlie gives us an overview of October's numbers, explains why the sales pace may be slowing, and discusses what role incentives played in last month's results.

Charlie Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights for Cox Automotive, is back with his reoccurring series of Beltway Talk podcasts analyzing the most recent monthly auto sales reports. In today’s episode, Charlie gives us an overview of September's generally positive numbers, talks about some dark clouds on the horizons, and explains why luxury car makers could be feeling nervous.

On Today's podcast we sit down with Erin Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, the leading sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers in the US. In the last five years, the firm has sold 79 dealerships, including five of the Top 100 Dealership Groups, representing over $1.5 billion in client sales proceeds – more than any other firm in the industry. Erin shares with us her latest Blue Sky Report, an overview of the current state of the buy-sell market, and her outlook for the months to come - including what big-picture issues could impact dealership values. After listening, if you have questions for Erin, please contact her here: info@kerriganadvisors.com.

Charlie Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights for Cox Automotive, is back on Beltway Talk to kick off a reoccurring series of podcasts analyzing the most recent monthly auto sales reports. In today's episode, Charlie gives us an overview of August's numbers, explains why Subaru and Toyota dealers have reason to be happy, and breaks down how both hurricane Dorian and upcoming UAW negotiations may impact future sales reports.

Charles Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights for Cox Automotive, has studied the American auto industry for more than 25 years. In his role as a quantitative analyst and researcher, he has developed a unique perspective on what the future holds for dealers, and what issues are giving them the most heartburn in August 2019. In this episode, Charles shares with Beltway Talk listeners the results of Cox's latest dealer sentiment study and how Washington, D.C., can drive sentiment through policy making. After listening, read more here.

On today's Beltway Talk Podcast, Manny Manriquez, General Director of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association Washington, D.C., office, gets into the  fundamentals of what it means to run an association focused on Japanese nameplate brands in today's political climate, why you should never be on time for a meeting with your Japanese coworkers, and what challenges and exciting opportunities he sees for Japanese manufacturers moving forward. In his conversation with AIADA's Hannah Oliver, he covers trade, a driverless future, and what it means when your boss tells you to "go to the gemba."

During a crucial week for autos and trade, we sat down with Don Stewart, Global Automakers' new Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, to talk tariffs, dealer engagement, and what exactly the Washington Nationals need to do to pull out of their spring slump. Stew's extensive experience on Capitol Hill (paired with a brief but unforgettable stint as a dealership 'lot boy') gives him a unique perspective on the auto  industry and what dealers can do to move the needle on issues important to them.

Ember Brillhart, Honda North America's Manager of State Relations, joins the Beltway Talk podcast to discuss her work on state legislative issues, a typical day in the office, why she loves working for Honda, and what she enjoys doing in her free time.