Michigan Business Beat | Jason Cords, Shaheen Chevrolet and Shaheen Cadillac, Current Auto Market

Chris Holman welcomes Jason Cords, Executive Manager, Shaheen Chevrolet and Shaheen Cadillac, Lansing, MI. Jason Cords, Executive Manager of Shaheen Chevrolet and Shaheen Cadillac in Lansing, discussed the current state of the auto market on Michigan Business Beat, noting that while sales remain steady after 55 years in business, tariff uncertainty is beginning to thin the vehicle pipeline as GM shifts production — most notably moving Silverado manufacturing entirely to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Cords noted that parts costs are an emerging concern, with potential tariff impacts expected to be felt more significantly in the next quarter. On the product mix front, EV leases are performing well thanks to GM incentives, trucks remain consistently popular, and there are signs GM may be returning to a stronger hybrid focus after previously stepping back from it. Shaheen also operates a fleet of 77 parts and delivery trucks, remaining the top parts distributor in Michigan despite new GM program changes that took effect May 1st. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/