- **Revenue Momentum**: 12.4% YoY growth driven by operational efficiency and dealer network optimization.
- **Product Innovation**: Core platform enhancements and TrueCar+ advancements (115% add-to-cart rate, 40% credit app lift).
- **Dealer Efficiency**: 6.2% unit sales growth vs. industry's 2.8%, with highest close rate since 2021.
- **TrueCar+ Progress**: DMS integration and commercialization on track for end-2025.
- **Strategic Flexibility**: Open to buybacks as cash flow improves, with focus on dealer/consumer experience.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q2 2025 revenue reached $47 million, up 12.4% year-over-year, with a net loss of $7.6 million (improved from $13.5 million in Q2 2024). Adjusted EBITDA was -$1.2 million.
- **Operational Highlights**: New unit sales grew 6.2% YoY vs. industry's 2.8%, with the highest prospect close rate since Q2 2021 and a 30% YoY improvement in cost per sale.
- **Product Enhancements**: Launched Actionable Insights, Motivated Buyer Badging, redesigned Search Results Page (SRP), Vehicle Detail Page (VDP), and post-prospect emails. TrueCar+ saw DMS integration with CDK, a 115% increase in add-to-cart rates, and 40% lift in credit applications.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Used Vehicle Strategy**: Shifted to vehicle sourcing via Sell Your Car and Wholesale Exchange, enabling dealers to source from consumers amid new vehicle supply constraints.
- **Dealer Network Optimization**: Focused on adding accretive dealers, removing redundant ones, and improving close rates through better lead quality and training.
- **Capital Allocation**: Open to share buybacks as free cash flow improves; prioritizing dealer/consumer experience over marketing.
- **OEM Incentives**: Remained bullish, with TrueCar helping OEMs adapt to tariffs and maintain incentive programs.
- **AI Integration**: Leveraging data for better consumer/dealer experiences, with affinity networks key for trust and potential AI agent integrations.

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- **Revenue Growth**: 9.2% YoY to $44.8M, outpacing industry with 23% unit sales growth.
- **TC+ Success**: 33% of pilot dealer sales via fully online transactions, DMS integrations on track for July.
- **Tariff Impact**: $4,500/vehicle cost, but pre-tariff inventory sales maintaining Q1 momentum.
- **Cost Efficiency**: 2022-lowest cost/sale, 20% pay-per-sale dealer revenue mix.
- **AI Adoption**: Gen AI campaigns reduce CAC 20%, expand consumer reach.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 total revenue reached $44.8 million, up 9.2% year-over-year, driven by a 23% increase in new unit sales versus the industry's 6.8% growth.
- The AAA partnership transitioned smoothly, with March 2025 program revenue nearing prior Amex levels.
- TC+ pilot achieved 33% of dealer sales via fully online transactions, with backend DMS integrations (CDK and Tekion) expected to be substantially complete by end-July.
- Tariffs add up to $4,500 per vehicle, but dealers are selling through pre-tariff inventory, maintaining Q1 and April demand momentum.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted EBITDA was -$3.8 million, with 20% of dealer revenue from pay-per-sale and 80% from subscriptions.
- Cost structure flexibility includes headcount management, performance marketing efficiency (lowest cost/sale since 2022), and overhead optimization.
- OEM revenue margin >20%, while TrueCar Marketing Solutions and Wholesale Solutions have lower margins.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- TC+ pilot dealers saw 24/7 sales, reduced real estate costs, and 30%+ volume growth without commission impact.
- Gen AI email campaigns reduced CAC by 20% and increased conversion rates.
- 2025 vehicle MSRP increases expected to be limited as OEMs protect market share.
- Share buybacks under consideration as cash balance exceeds $100 million.
- 2025 vehicle supply unlikely to match 2021 chip shortage levels.

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- **2024 Growth Milestones**: 10.6% revenue growth, positive EBITDA, and $34.1M free cash flow improvement highlight strong execution.
- **TC+ Acceleration**: 50% transaction volume growth in Q4, with 2025 focus on dealer network expansion and DMS automation.
- **AI/ML Innovation**: Generative AI model launched in Q1 2025 to optimize lead targeting and dealer insights.
- **2025 Outlook**: 20%+ revenue growth target, with Q1 modest growth ($5M EBITDA loss) and Q2 reacceleration.
- **OEM Opportunity**: Mercedes-Benz AAA program on track, with plans to add new OEMs and affinity partners.
- **Dealer Service Excellence**: 12-month service program reduces churn, with 27.8% new unit growth vs. industry 9.6%.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- **2024 Annual Performance**: Revenue grew 10.6% YoY to $175.6M, with Q4 revenue up 11.9% YoY to $46.2M. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive ($1.6M vs. -$13.7M prior year), and free cash flow improved by $34.1M YoY.
- **TC+ Expansion**: Q4 saw a 50% increase in TC+ transaction volume, with plans to expand to additional dealer networks and affinity partners in 2025. Integration with DMS providers (e.g., CDK) is nearing completion to fully automate dealer workflows.
- **AI/ML Investments**: Launched a generative AI model in Q1 2025 to classify consumer lead propensity, enabling targeted marketing and dealer insights. AWS partnership supports rapid deployment of AI-driven features.
- **2025 Outlook**: Target 20%+ revenue growth, driven by dealer network expansion, TC+ monetization, and OEM partnerships. Q1 2025 expects high-single-digit revenue growth and $5M EBITDA loss, with reacceleration in Q2.

**【CFO Financial Insights】**
- **Q4 2024 Results**: GAAP net loss of $11.3M vs. $2.1M prior year, driven by one-time expenses. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.11 beat expectations. Free cash flow improved by $12.2M YoY to $4.1M.
- **Cost Management**: Operating expenses declined 5% YoY, with focus on dealer sales productivity (27.8% new unit growth vs. industry 9.6%).
- **2025 Investment Plan**: Adding dealer sales/service headcount to accelerate dealer additions and reduce churn. Q1 2025 marketing spend will prioritize dealer activation and TC+ expansion.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Dealer Dynamics**: Franchise dealers (+15.6% YoY new units) outperformed independents, driven by TC+ adoption. 12-month dealer service program reduced churn by prioritizing dealer-specific needs.
- **OEM Incentives**: Mercedes-Benz AAA partnership shows early success, with plans to expand to other OEMs. Captive financing normalization supports private-label incentives, protecting residual values.
- **TC+ Pipeline**: Over 1,000 dealers in California ready for full TC+ rollout, with Florida and Texas next. AI fraud detection tools enable controlled expansion to new affinity partners.
- **TCMS (TrueCar Marketing Solutions)**: Q4 revenue down sequentially as team streamlined product offering. Long-term potential to capture $100M+ in dealer digital marketing spend.


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