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%


About: Ken Strong

Ken Strong

Retail automotive veteran and writer for CBTnews.com

service technician

Are You Prepared for the Approaching Service Technician Shortage?

- February 26, 2019
The automotive industry is running toward a problematic shortage. According to information from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2026, the automotive repair industry will need 46,000 more service...
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expenses

How to Evaluate Expenses in Each Department

- February 21, 2019
Expenses are part of doing business. A dealership can’t have profits without a facility, inventory, employees, supplies and other necessities that cost money. The old saying “You’ve gotta spend money...
Management & Leadership Auto News
luxury brands

The Future of Luxury Brands

- February 13, 2019
Luxury brands are on the rise. According to MarketWatch, an increase in those belonging to the middle class has spawned new growth in the luxury car market. Increased demand for...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
auto sales

Economic Trends Indicate that 2019 will be a Good Year for Auto Sales

- February 1, 2019
During the recent NADA Show in San Francisco, National Automobile Dealers Association senior economist Patrick Manzi held a press briefing to outline the economic prospects for auto sales in 2019....
Daily Automotive News Auto News
repair

Consistent Repair Updates Make for a Better Customer Experience

- January 28, 2019
Generally speaking, customers don’t like visiting an auto repair facility. At best it means taking time out of a busy day for routine maintenance, and at worst it means costly...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
overnight repair

Pros and Cons of Running an Overnight Repair Shop at Your Dealership

- January 23, 2019
We live in a world of instant gratification. Our time has been dreamed about for generations. Smart phones put most of the world’s knowledge right at our fingertips. E-Commerce makes...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
Cadillac

What Cadillac’s Announcement Means for the EV’s in 2019

- January 16, 2019
One of the hottest automotive trends of recent years has been the rise of the Electric Vehicle (EV). With companies like Tesla setting the pace, it is no surprise that...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
health care

What Incentives Do Your Employees Want the Most?

- January 10, 2019
For the most part, dealership employees want what any employee wants: security. Along with a paycheck, your dealership provides a safety net for employees that they could not provide on...
Management & Leadership Auto News
new vehicle sales

Will Strong Car Sales Continue in 2019?

- January 3, 2019
Ebbs and flows in the market are expected. 2019 shows to be the start of a market retraction after. After hitting a peak of 17.5M in 2016, new car sales...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
aftermarket

Is Your Dealership Capitalizing on the Multi-Billion Dollar Automotive Aftermarket Industry?

- December 28, 2018
According to Wikipedia, the United States automotive aftermarket was estimated to be worth $318.2 billion in 2013 and contributed more than 2.3% to GDP. These numbers have risen since then...
Fixed-Ops Auto News

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