Retail on the Record

Joey Huang, owner of Great Lakes Auto Group in Akron, Ohio, talks about how he pivoted from a career in dentistry to selling cars, what he looks for when considering new dealership acquisitions and how the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers has helped him.

In this Automotive News weekly video podcast, Huang also speaks about his used-vehicle supply, working alongside his sons and his thoughts on Carvana, which bought a new-car dealership in the Cleveland area. Great Lakes Auto Group ranks No. 74 on Automotive News’ list of the top 150 dealership groups based in the U.S., selling 15,142 new vehicles in 2025.

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Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford-Lincoln in St. Augustine, Fla., discusses the increasing age of used vehicles his store sells, how the dealership has grown mobile service business and why he will share secrets about it with any interested dealer.

In this Automotive News weekly video podcast, Roberts also talks about service and parts fixed operations opportunities with aging cars on the road, the current and future Ford and Lincoln vehicle mix and his leadership style.

Michelle Primm, managing partner of Cascade Auto Group in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, discusses how vehicles have become too complicated, what it was like growing up in the industry and why automakers need to listen to their dealers.

In this Automotive News weekly video podcast, Primm also talks about Subaru’s push to have dealers redesign showrooms, the advantages of being a female dealer and why she’s having too much fun to retire.

David Wyler, CEO of Jeff Wyler Automotive Family based near Cincinnati, discusses what intrigues him about Carvana, why he would not sell Chinese vehicles and why the group handed out whistles to its leadership.

In this Automotive News weekly video podcast, Wyler also talks about what he looks for when considering acquiring stores, why he was hesitant about buying Midwestern Auto Group’s luxury dealerships in Ohio and what made him ultimately say yes.

Introducing Retail on the Record, Automotive News' new weekly podcast hosted by Senior Retail Editor Dan Shine featuring discussions with dealers and dealership leaders about what’s transpiring inside their stores, the decisions they’re making and the trends they’re seeing in automotive retail.