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This Friday is a blend of volatility and stability as we talk about the latest auto Intel report, EV pricing taking a big step forward by taking a big step backward, and which billionaires make the most impact.

• June Automotive Ventures Auto Intel Report paints volatile picture for startups but stability for Dealerships
  • For startups, plan to pivot making the new goal “Default Alive”
  • For Dealers, pent up demand of over 2.9M fleet units and 1.9M retail units paints a picture of stability
  • A big question of whether or not OEMs will maintain production discipline remains
  • Continually accelerated rate of change projected in Dealer / OEM model
  • Take Away: First, isn’t it great to be in Retail Automotive? Second, don’t say Steve Greenfield didn’t warn you when it happens.
• Chevy Bolt prices cut to below 30k for first time ever
  • ‘2023 Bolt EUV will start at $28,195 for the LT trim, compared with $34,495, while the Premier trim will start at $32,695, down from $38,995. All prices include shipping.’
  • In a Wednesday statement, Chevy said "This change reflects our ongoing desire to make sure Bolt EV/EUV are competitive in the marketplace. As we've said, affordability has always been a priority for these vehicles," 
  • Take Away: Just because the markets seem to be doing one thing, doesn’t mean you can’t focus on the issue at hand, in this case affordability, and find a way to make it happen
• LeBron hits $1B lifetime income according to Forbes With sale of his media company
  • “The SpringHill Company, James’ media and entertainment company, announced today that it is selling a significant minority stake to a group of investors that includes RedBird Capital Partners, Fenway Sports Group, Nike and Epic Games at a valuation of about $725 million”
  • Take Away: In retail automotive, you probably know more billionaires than you think. There is probably a much different ego scenario, and substantively more community impact. Just saying.

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