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GM72.540-2.5%
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CYD39.410-0.08%
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TM207.010-2.66%
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LAD251.8201%
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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%
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About: Steve Mitchell

Steve Mitchell

Steve Mitchell is a contributing writer and reporter for CBT News. He earned bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Television from the University of Texas in Austin and a Masters of Theology study from Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas. His passion for automobiles lead him to become a creative director for automotive marketing ad agency. Most recently, he was the manager of interactive marketing for Mitsubishi Motors, NA.

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- September 27, 2023
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- September 21, 2023
Over the last three years, dealerships have had to rely on service to bring in more profit than ever. And service advisors play a crucial role in bridging the gap...
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We live in an era assaulted by ceaseless change, particularly in the automotive industry, and we’re no strangers to seeing trends rise and fall. History shows that we welcome it....
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The conflict between the UAW and the Detroit 3 is spectacular in its intensity but could also have serious ramifications on the U.S. economy.

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