TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%

CBT automotive newscast: January 4, 2021

Today’s Featured Interview:

GNYADA’s Mark Schienberg reviews the highs and lows NY dealers experienced during COVID-19
Today on CBT News, Mark Schienberg, President of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, joins the show to discuss a recent audit report released by the association. The audit covers the economic impact that new car dealers have on the regional economy. Schienberg begins the conversation by reviewing the year that it has been. He says that it was a year that no one could have predicted. It was a challenging year in New York as many dealers faced the challenge of navigating strict lockdowns. Watch the full segment here.

News & Opinion:

As business leaders, auto dealers need to be well aware of the various business dynamics that prevail in the corporate industry. Dealers have to stay alert to challenging and tricky situations that test leadership and management skills. However, not all solutions to leadership and management will produce successful results. Some can even be detrimental to progress. Today’s article on this issue examines the common mistakes that are made trying to manage a business in key leadership roles. Read more

The SEMrush State of Content Marketing Report showed that approximately 91% of companies use content marketing. Dealers must define their target audience and use appropriate methods in content marketing to create the best results. Be sure to check out our article today on CBT News which discusses the best methods of creating a solid content marketing strategy. Read more


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