From Family Lot to Industry Leader: How Yossi Levi is Transforming Auto Retail
At NADA Show 2025, At NADA Show 2025, Yossi Levi—better known as Car Dealership Guy (CDG)—went from an anonymous voice in auto retail to one of the industry’s most influential figures. His platform is now a must-follow for automotive insights, featuring leaders like Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia and Group 1 Automotive CEO Daryl Kenningham.
Live from the show, Dealer Image Pro CEO Peter Duffy sat down with Yossi for a candid conversation. They covered his journey, the rise of his brand, and how a single idea turned his family’s small used car lot into an automotive powerhouse.
Watch the full interview below. ⤵️
"I’m not a car guy by any means. To me, cars are just nuts and bolts—or a line on a balance sheet. But I knew I could connect with people, and little did I know that would serve me well in the car business."
What to Expect in the Full Interview with Yossi Levi:
🔹 How It All Started – From working at his dad’s small used car lot to discovering a simple idea that would change everything.
🔹 The Viral Customer Experience – The story behind the unexpected marketing move that caught the attention of Snoop Dogg and Pharrell—and led to selling out of inventory in just 90 days.
🔹 Lessons from Gettacar – How he built an online car-buying platform from the ground up, scaled it to $80M+ in sales, and made the tough decision to walk away.
🔹 The Rise of Car Dealership Guy – What started as an anonymous Twitter account is now one of the most trusted voices in auto retail.
🔹 What’s Next – Yossi’s vision for the future of automotive, content, and the industry as a whole.
🎧 Tune in to the full conversation here.
