Saturday, January 16, 2021

DAILY NEWSCAST

Is now the right time to try upfront F&I pricing?

F&I Kristine Cain - 0
Many years ago, Carmax stormed into the automotive space with the ‘no haggle’ price. What you see on the window sticker is it...no negotiation,...
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As traffic fatalities increase in US, can dealers influence safe driving?

Technology Jason Unrau - 0
New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identifies that traffic accidents in the US have claimed more lives in 2020 than in...
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EV Special Purpose Acquisition Companies continue to trend upwards

The Friday 5 Steve Greenfield - 0
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...
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CBT special feature: The winners and losers of 2020

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Welcome back to CBT News. 2020 was an unforgettable year in the auto industry. As dealers worked diligently to keep their families safe, they...
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New Car Sales

Sales Strategy

TrueCar predicts 16 million new car sales in 2021

Jason Unrau - 0
Headed into another year of uncertainty, TrueCar is forecasting a healthy increase over 2020’s suppressed auto sales performance, expecting new light vehicle sales in 2021 to...
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Sales Strategy

With remote sales here to stay, salespeople need to be strong in four areas

Jason Unrau - 0
According to V12’s compiled data, four in five car buyers want to configure a payment online to begin their journey toward purchasing a vehicle. Research...
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Sales Strategy

Dealers are using third-party logistics companies for online deliveries

Dimitre Kirilov - 0
The automotive industry looks different today than it did a few months ago, but then again, so does everything. Just like the shuttered schools...
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Dealer Interview

Jim Ellis Auto Group CEO Jimmy Ellis gears up for their annual Holiday Giving Campaign

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The holidays are very difficult for many families. Some face economic hardships and others face the loneliness of missing loved ones. The holidays are...
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Sales Strategy

Five Ways Your Dealership Team Can Use the Holiday Season to Increase Sales

Chanell Turner - 0
The holidays are a time when everyone seems to be in more of a mood to spend and give. Many are looking for deals...
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Used Car Sales & Remarketing

Sales Strategy

TrueCar predicts 16 million new car sales in 2021

Jason Unrau - 0
Headed into another year of uncertainty, TrueCar is forecasting a healthy increase over 2020’s suppressed auto sales performance, expecting new light vehicle sales in 2021 to...
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Sponsored Content

Making ‘profitable reconditioning’ an integral component of your dealership’s used vehicle acquisition strategy in 2021

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Nearly every used car manager in the country uses software and data to make smart decisions when it comes to buying a used vehicle....
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Sales Strategy

With remote sales here to stay, salespeople need to be strong in four areas

Jason Unrau - 0
According to V12’s compiled data, four in five car buyers want to configure a payment online to begin their journey toward purchasing a vehicle. Research...
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Sponsored Content

Whatever your used car volume, claim the advantage

Sean Carlson - 0
If you have $100 in bills in your wallet, does that money have buying power greater than the hundred dollars in your neighbor’s wallet? The...
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Sales Strategy

Dealers are using third-party logistics companies for online deliveries

Dimitre Kirilov - 0
The automotive industry looks different today than it did a few months ago, but then again, so does everything. Just like the shuttered schools...
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Dealer interviews

Dealer Interview

Jim Ellis Auto Group CEO Jimmy Ellis gears up for their annual Holiday Giving Campaign

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The holidays are very difficult for many families. Some face economic hardships and others face the loneliness of missing loved ones. The holidays are...
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Dealer Interview

How to build a strong culture at any car dealership regardless of size or volume – John F. Bergstrom

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With 16 dealerships named to Automotive News' 'Best Places to Work', Bergstrom Automotive had the most dealerships to make the list. On today’s show,...
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Dealer Interview

How to build and sustain a strong company culture at your dealership – Alex Casebeer, Capitol Subaru

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For the seventh year in a row, Capitol Subaru was named one of the best dealerships to work for by Automotive News. Building the...
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Dealer Interview

Leveraging innovation to create a frictionless customer experience – Brian Benstock

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After several dealers experienced strong months during July and August, many auto retailers are wondering what to expect in the future. Brian Benstock, partner...
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Dealer Interview

Corina Diehl on building her auto group, digital retailing, attracting more females into the auto industry

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In 2007 Corina Diehl experienced the tragic loss of her husband and was left to pick up the pieces and run the business herself....
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Marketing/Advertising

Technology

The role technological innovation will continue to play in 2021 for car dealers – Bill Reidy, LotLinx

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Today on CBT News, we're pleased to welcome the new Chief Revenue Officer of LotLinx, Bill Reidy, to the show. In this segment, Reidy...
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Marketing

How to power dealership results with AI-driven consumer engagement – Gary Marcotte & Guy Super, Outsell

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As well all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses, including car dealerships, operate on a national level. Many of the automotive...
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Industry News

Basic content marketing tips for novice marketers

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The SEMrush State of Content Marketing Report showed that "approximately 91% of companies use content marketing." If you are new to the content marketing...
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Marketing

Auto marketing expert Brian Pasch on integrating your digital retailing plan with the overall dealership strategy

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Today on CBT News, Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Brian Pasch, Founder and CEO of PCG Companies and host of Auto Marketing Now on...
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Marketing

3 marketing strategies car dealers should prioritize in 2021 – Mark Sokal

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We’re pleased to welcome back Mark Sokal, a 20-year automotive veteran who founded Sokal Media Group and Webstreak. Now merged into one company under...
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Marketing

Facebook’s Bob Lanham discusses 2021 marketing trends and what’s next for the platform

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2020 has been an unforgettable year for the automotive industry for a variety of different reasons. As we look back on the year in...
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association News

Association News

Why Minnesota car dealers are fighting a new administrative rule regarding emissions standards – Scott Lambert, MADA

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Minnesota car dealers were in federal court last week to fight a proposed change to the state’s emissions rules for new automobiles. The regulations...
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Association News

NAMAD President Damon Lester shares his bold agenda for 2021

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2020 was a rollercoaster year for many minority dealers. To continue the conversation regarding diversity in automotive and to look ahead at 2021, we...
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Association News

GNYADA’s Mark Schienberg reviews the highs and lows NY dealers experienced during COVID-19

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Today on CBT News, Mark Schienberg, President of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, joins the show to discuss a recent audit report...
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Association News

VADA’s Don Hall looks back on a tumultuous but ultimately successful year in auto retail

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Despite a year filled with many unpredictable twists and turns due largely in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry has remained resilient...
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Association News

100 meetings in 100 days: CADA’s Tim Jackson discusses his commitment to the auto industry

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Rejoining the show for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Tim Jackson, President of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association, sits...
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Association News

WADA President Scott Cargill on the unique COVID-19 obstacles for rural car dealers

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The landlocked state of Wyoming is home to many dealers that have had to, like many across the country, adapt throughout the pandemic. But...
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Fixed Ops

Fixed-Ops

Seamless mobile experience in service a customer expectation in 2021

Jason Unrau - 0
Smartphone use in the United States has increased in recent years to 81% of the total population. For those earning more than $50,000 annually,...
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Fixed-Ops

Cox Automotive expands its Pivet network with the acquisition of Dickinson Fleet Services

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Cox Automotive recently announced its acquisition of Dickinson Fleet Services, one of the country's leading mobile maintenance providers for medium and heavy-duty trucks as...
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Fixed-Ops

Massachusetts right to repair update adds challenge for auto dealers

Jason Unrau - 0
On Nov 3, voters in Massachusetts were casting ballots for more than just their choice of presidential candidate. Also included on the ballot was...
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Fixed-Ops

Is your dealership capitalizing on the revenue opportunities from service recalls?

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On today’s show, we’re pleased to host a special Kelley Blue Book roundtable featuring Jade Terreberry, Director of Analytics for Cox Automotive, and Juan...
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OEM & Industry News

Industry Trends

General Motors CMO Deborah Wahl discusses the automaker’s transition to an all-electric future

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General Motors has recently rolled out a new logo and rebranded website as part of its "Everybody In" campaign which highlights its corporate transformation...
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Industry Trends

New report finds consumers prefer familiar auto options to advanced tech

Jason Unrau - 0
While more advanced and exciting technology and drivetrain options are set to flood the automotive market in coming years, a new report found that...
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Industry Trends

Five disruptive e-retailers and automotive companies to look out for

Chanell Turner - 0
Disruption has become a common term used in the automotive industry, especially considering the recent impact that events like the COVID-19 pandemic have had on dealers and...
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F & I / leasing

F&I

Is now the right time to try upfront F&I pricing?

Kristine Cain - 0
Many years ago, Carmax stormed into the automotive space with the ‘no haggle’ price. What you see on the window sticker is it...no negotiation,...
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F&I

How to become more profitable in the F&I office with virtual services – Scott Gunnell & Mike Casey, JM&A

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Today on CBT News, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Scott Gunnell, group vice president of business strategy at JM&A Group, and Mike Casey, group...
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F&I

Tips to handle bad online reviews for F&I

Kristine Cain - 0
Think about the last time you bought anything online. What did you do first? You probably started with Google (as we all do) or...
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F&I

Work-Life Balance in F&I: It’s Easier Than You Think

Kristine Cain - 0
‘Work-Life balance? In a dealership? Not a chance…’ That was an actual quote from a friend of mine who has worked in the F&I world...
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Sponsored Content

Aaron Bickart OfferLogix EVP/GM on the importance of integrating accurate finance payments with your advertising technology

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Today on CBT News, Aaron Bickart, EVP and general manager of OfferLogix, joins the show again to discuss how API and fintech can address...
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Management & Leadership

Customer Experience

Five tips on how to be customer-centered

Steve Mitchell - 0
A recent PWC report said, "only 36% of consumers feel that their employees understand their needs." Regardless of the truth or argument, perception is reality....
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Leadership

Stop resolving and start solving – Make New Year’s resolutions work

Jody DeVere - 0
Well, as 2020 closed out, I think it’s fair to say that not many of us are sad to see it go.  It’s been a...
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Leadership

How dealership managers can set their teams up for success – David Lewis

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Many associates can be sluggish during the first month of a new year as they return from the holiday season. For dealerships looking to...
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Leadership

The top dealership leadership attributes you will need in 2021

Chanell Turner - 0
To say that 2020 wasn't the year everyone expected it to be is an understatement. From the business world to our personal lives, the impact of...
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Network Shows

F&I Today

How to engage more effectively with consumers and build trust during transactions

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In the latest episode of F&I Today, Lloyd Trushel joins Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest F&I trends across the industry. Trushel is an...
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Kain & Co.

How simple Facebook auto marketing practices can build consumer excitement

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On this episode of Kain & Co., host David Kain shares the information he has learned from his company’s recent 16th Annual Kain Clients...
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Auto Marketing Now

7 ways to increase your dealership website’s local organic search optimization

Brian Pasch - 0
In this episode of Auto Marketing Now, host Brian Pasch discusses search engine optimization and the problems that he often finds while auditing dealership...
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The Friday 5

EV Special Purpose Acquisition Companies continue to trend upwards

Steve Greenfield - 0
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...
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Straight Talk

Why your dealership should put an end to trial closes

David Lewis - 0
On this edition of Straight Talk, our host, David Lewis, shares with us his lastest car buying experience. About 30 days ago, Lewis decided...
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Service Drive with Don Reed

4 strategies to get the maximum effort from your entire team

Don Reed - 0
As the new year begins, dealers are looking to get maximum effort from their entire team. Celebrated trainer, speaker, and CEO of DealerPRO Training,...
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Mind Your Own Business

How dealers can improve their sales by connecting with the heart and mind of the customer

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Welcome to the first edition of Mind Your Own Business with Jonathan Dawson, automotive training expert and the founder of Sellchology, an automotive sales...
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Saturday Morning Sales Meeting

Selling Your Personality

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 Focusing on being unique and different from what the customer expects from a salesperson is very beneficial. On today's Saturday Morning Sales Meeting, David Lewis...
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Founder Focus

Discovery Loft founders Stephen Southin & Brian Steinhauser discuss their entrepreneurial drive

Steve Greenfield - 0
On this episode of Founder Focus with Steve Greenfield, we hear from Stephen Southin and Brian Steinhauser Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of the Toronto-based company,...
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SPECIAL FEATURES

Kerrigan Report

Nov. Kerrigan Report: Buy-Sell transactions up 16% year-over-year

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On the latest Kerrigan Report for the month of November, Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Partner of Kerrigan Advisors joins CBT News to discuss the latest...
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Diversity in Automotive

Why the automotive industry needs to continuing having productive conversations around diversity

Cory Mosley - 0
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive, brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In the finale episode of this amazing series, host Cory Mosley...
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The Market Update

CBT News Market Update: Todd Skelton, Prime Automotive & Neal Gann, LotLinx

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Welcome to another edition of the CBT News Market Update. To quickly recap this week’s numbers, the retail SAAR of new car sales came out...
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Saturday Morning Sales Meeting

Selling Your Personality

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 Focusing on being unique and different from what the customer expects from a salesperson is very beneficial. On today's Saturday Morning Sales Meeting, David Lewis...
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