Beyond the Hype: Fred & Lou on Collaboration, The "Solutionary" Mindset, and NADA 2026

Beyond the Hype: Fred & Lou on Collaboration, The "Solutionary" Mindset, and NADA 2026

From I'm A Car Chick by Shasta Haddock

April 17, 2026 · 17 min · Season 7 · Episode 25

About this episode

Shasta Haddock discusses collaboration in the automotive industry with Fred Lennartz and Lou Ramirez live from NADA 2026.

Host Shasta Haddock is joined by the industry’s favorite duo, Fred Lennartz and Lou Ramirez of Car Guy Coffee, live from the floor of NADA 2026. Known as the "Certified Solutionaries," Fred and Lou break down why 2026 is officially the year of collaboration in the automotive world. They discuss moving past the "vendor vs. dealer" stigma, the energy of a record-breaking Las Vegas show, and why the "more beans we brew with, the better" philosophy is the key to driving the industry forward. If you want to hear from two of the most connected guys in the business about where the "authentic love" in automotive is heading, this high-octane episode is a must-watch. #ImACarChick #NADA2026 #CarGuyCoffee #FredAndLou #Solutionaries #AutomotiveCollaboration #DealerStrategy

People in this episode

Host: Shasta Haddock

Guests: Fred Lennartz, Lou Ramirez

Topics covered

  • collaboration
  • automotive industry
  • vendor vs. dealer
  • NADA 2026
  • Solutionary mindset
  • Car Guy Coffee

Keywords

  • collaboration
  • automotive
  • NADA 2026
  • Car Guy Coffee
  • vendor vs. dealer
  • Solutionaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Car Guy Coffee

Places: Las Vegas

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