The EV versus gas debate is mostly a distraction.
The real story is how quickly manufacturers are reallocating capital and production around clear profit signals.
Look at the actions, not just the announcements.
GM is adding a sixth production day for 50,000 more HD trucks. At the same time, they are pulling back from a previously touted EV plant.
Ford is canceling summer shutdowns to push more trucks out the door.
This isn't about a long-term belief in gas over electric. It’s a short-term, high-stakes bet on what is working right now: high-margin trucks.
The industry is showing its ability to make massive operational shifts based on immediate market feedback. The narrative can wait; production can't.
OEMs make decisions that land in months.
You have to operate in days.
This speed and decisiveness at the factory level mean dealers must be just as agile on the ground. Your strategy has to account for these rapid supply-side shifts.
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