Daily Dealer: GM kills Apple CarPlay aftermarket kit, Rivian R1S earns fifth best-selling EV spot, Elon Musk backlash intensifies

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Haig Partners—Want insider knowledge on the most up to date trends in auto retail? The Haig Report is auto retail's longest-published and most-trusted quarterly report tracking trends and their impact on dealership values. Since 2014, this report has delivered analysis on dealership performance, market trends, and franchise valuations—offering a clear view of opportunities and challenges in automotive retail. Download the latest edition of the Haig Report at haigpartners.com/haig-report/ Today’s top stories: 1. GM blocks dealers from using Apple CarPlay, Android Auto aftermarket kits https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/gm-blocks-dealers-from-using-apple-carplay-android-auto-aftermarket-kits-2025-03-24 2. Rivian cracks top 5 best-selling EVs in February https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/rivian-cracks-top-5-best-selling-evs-in-february-2025-03-24 3. Backlash continues against Elon Musk’s political ascent—Tesla caught in the crosshairs https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/backlash-continues-against-elon-musk-s-political-ascent-tesla-caught-in-the-crosshairs-2025-03-24 Have a tip for our editorial team? Send us your scoop at [email protected]. Prefer to read? check out the full articles highlighted in this episode here: https://news.dealershipguy.com Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.