Blogs

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.

Who Killed Cadillac?

Was Cadillac’s killer a lone gunman or part of a conspiracy?

Ziegler believes the decline of General Motors’ luxury division could have been prevented and might not be inescapable. But bringing Cadillac back from the dead would require a complete overhaul — and not just for the cars.

Never Argue With Stupid People

How is Carvana drawing investors with a losing proposition? The Alpha Dawg blames short sellers...

Ziegler sees no point in debating Wall Street analysts and investors who continue to pour money into Carvana despite the company’s unsustainable business model and the federal crimes committed by two of its biggest players.

Stupid Is as Stupid Does

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The Alpha Dawg charts the brief rise and long fall of Johan de Nysschen, the recently departed president of Cadillac and author of the business plan that effectively crowned Lincoln as the new king of American luxury.

Join the Battle of Jericho

Join the Battle of Jericho

Ziegler has harsh words for the so-called geniuses behind escalating factory incentives, political support for autonomous vehicles, AutoNation's 'millennial-friendly' pay plan, and the Carvana IPO.

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