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Chinese EVs, Amazon, and the Future of the Dealer Model with Ted Smith

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Behind every dealership is an unseen battle over regulation, competition, and control—and the next few years may decide who really owns the future of the automotive industry.

Ted Smith has spent his career in the engine room of the automotive industry—working inside associations that quietly shape how cars are sold, serviced, and protected across America. As President of the Florida Automobile Dealers Association and incoming Chair of Automotive Trade Association Executives, Ted sits at the intersection of policy, retail, and the future of mobility. His job? Help thousands of…

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