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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.

On the Pointby Jim ZieglerApril 18, 2016

We’re Selling Cars Like Candy Bars

Sales are off the charts and the Alpha Dawg is on the road. Learn why Donald Trump is targeting Ford, how the Scion experiment failed and why even third-party lead providers deserve a second chance at love.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerMarch 17, 2016

The Empire Strikes Back

The Alpha Dawg smells revolution in the air as tensions between Nissan and its U.S. dealer network approach the boiling point.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerMarch 2, 2016

Flock of Turkeys

The Alpha Dawg finds himself surrounded by birdbrained regulators, factory executives and techno geeks promoting shaky theories and risky inventions.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerDecember 4, 2015

Dawg in the Cat Box

Dealers, manufacturers and the Zieglers are learning to face their fears in a market rocked by recalls and initial quality concerns.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerNovember 10, 2015

Got Your Fahrvergnügen Right Here

The Alpha Dawg has some choice words for Volkswagen and an in-depth analysis of recent news from Cox, Subaru and Hyundai.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerOctober 7, 2015

Elvis Is Dead and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself

The Alpha Dawg has a bad feeling about globalization, inflated sales reports and the move toward a fully online sales process.

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