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On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•June 8, 2016

Watch Out for Grizzlies

Manufacturer hubris is fueling ongoing attempts to sell vehicles online, force underperforming vendors on dealers and reposition their brands.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•May 3, 2016

Alpha Dawg Down

A rigorous travel schedule, 108-month financing and more mischief at the manufacturer level can’t stop the Alpha Dawg, but a bout with pneumonia was enough to slow him down.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•April 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.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•March 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.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•March 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.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•December 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.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•November 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.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•October 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.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•September 1, 2015

Undercover Stealth Car Guy

The Alpha Dawg dons the guise of an average American consumer to buy a new vehicle.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•August 5, 2015

Gizmos and Gadgets and Apps! Oh, My!

A close call pits the Alpha Dawg against distracted driving, in-vehicle technology, deceptive ads and local repair shops.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•July 2, 2015

That Ain't Gonna Happen

The Alpha Dawg puts the brakes on driverless cars, technology overkill and Nissan’s incentive program.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•June 1, 2015

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.

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