Tom Maoli on Why Inventory Could Become the Industry’s Biggest Challenge

Tom Maoli on Why Inventory Could Become the Industry’s Biggest Challenge

May 18, 2026 · 16 min

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Tom Maoli discusses the impact of global instability and supply chain pressures on the automotive industry.

On this episode of Inside Automotive, Tom Maoli, CEO of Celebrity Motor Car, discusses how global instability, evolving policy, and supply chain pressures are shaping dealer strategy and consumer behavior across the automotive industry. Maoli shares his perspective on how geopolitical uncertainty, rising vehicle costs, and affordability concerns are affecting consumer confidence and influencing purchase decisions. He also explains why tightening production and inventory constraints could crea...

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Host: Jim Fitzpatrick

Guest: Tom Maoli

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Organizations: Celebrity Motor Car

Places: global, automotive industry

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