Daily Dealer: Strong new car sales forecasted for Feb., Rivian’s cost-cutting mission, next-gen Ford F-150 on hold

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 Auto Hauler Exchange—Tired of slow, overpriced vehicle transport? Skip the brokers and take control with Auto Hauler Exchange. Connect directly with 5,000+ vetted carriers and ship vehicles faster and cheaper—with no middlemen. No markups. Just transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and no hidden fees—ever. Whether you’re moving one car or a whole fleet, Auto Hauler Exchange makes it simple, fast, and cost-effective. Learn more at autohaulerexchange.com. Today’s top stories: 1. Winter storm delays expected to fuel new car sales spike in February https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/winter-storm-delays-expected-to-fuel-new-car-sales-spike-in-february-2025-02-21 2. Rivian’s R2 aims for the mass market—but can the automaker deliver? https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/rivian-s-r2-aims-for-the-mass-market-but-can-the-automaker-deliver-2025-02-21 3. Next-gen Ford F-150 production delayed until 2028 https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/next-gen-ford-f-150-production-delayed-until-2028-2025-02-21 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.