TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


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CBT automotive newscast: November 23, 2021

- November 23, 2021
Inside Automotive: 3 auto industry trends that will become more important in 5-10 years We often talk about dealer profitability, digital retailing, sales training, and other subjects related to what’s currently happening...
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Cox Automotive’s Charlie Chesbrough on how car dealers can remain successful in Q4

- November 22, 2021
As we move through the final quarter of the year, you may be asking yourself what can you do to remain successful, despite the industry’s inventory and chip shortages? On today’s...
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CBT automotive newscast: November 22, 2021

- November 22, 2021
Inside Automotive: Cox Automotive's Charlie Chesbrough on how car dealers can remain successful in Q4 As we move through the final quarter of the year, you may be asking yourself what can...
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Former Ford exec. Mark LaNeve on creating EV infrastructure with startup, Charge Enterprises

- November 21, 2021
As we all know, the EV revolution is here and happening. EV sales continue to climb as the automotive industry moves towards a more digital and environmentally friendly future. Companies...
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OfferLogix’s Aaron Bickart on the vital importance of providing a seamless car buying experience

- November 19, 2021
Recently, at the 2021 Automotive Analytics & Attribution Summit in Palm Beach, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Aaron Bickart, EVP and GM at OfferLogix, a platform that allows vendors to provide...
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Which AV trucking firm goes public through SPAC deal? Which Calif. start up is now the world’s largest hydrogen retailer?

- November 19, 2021
Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
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How the magnesium shortage could affect the auto industry

- November 19, 2021
While the semiconductor chip shortage remains the most discussed deficit affecting the auto industry, the low magnesium supply is increasingly becoming a concern as well. China’s energy crisis has caused...
Ford
Daily Automotive News

Ford and GlobalFoundries partnership aims to cut into chip shortage

- November 19, 2021
On Thursday, Nov 18, Ford Motor Company and GlobalFoundries announced an initiative to boost the supply of much-needed semiconductor microchips for US manufacturing. The two companies will collaborate “to advance...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: November 19, 2021

- November 19, 2021
Inside Automotive: Cox Automotive's Kevin Filan on how dealers can best meet today's consumer demands More and more, car buyers expect a flexible, streamlined experience, whether that’s a mostly in-store purchase, a fully online process, or in most cases,...
Daily Automotive News

Outsell’s Gary Marcotte on leveraging data to improve the customer lifecycle at the dealership

- November 18, 2021
Earlier this week, CBT News anchors Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick were on-site at the 2021 Automotive Analytics & Attribution Summit, to explore the latest trends and strategies in modern retailing. In...


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