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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Kudelski IoT SVP Hardy Schmidbauer discusses the benefits of having vehicle theft prevention technology at the dealership

- November 18, 2021
For those who are unfamiliar, RecovR is a two-in-one lot management and theft recovery solution by Kudelski IoT, a leading global IoT technology provider and unit of the Kudelski Group. With...
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CBT automotive newscast: November 18, 2021

- November 18, 2021
Inside Automotive: Kudelski IoT SVP Hardy Schmidbauer discusses the benefits of having vehicle theft prevention technology at the dealership For those who are unfamiliar, RecovR is a two-in-one lot management and theft recovery solution...
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M&A expert Dave Cantin on how today’s dealership acquisitions are shaping the future

- November 17, 2021
2021 has been a record year for mergers and acquisitions in retail automotive. We’ve seen quite a bit of activity, so what does this mean for the year ahead? And...
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J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy shares his auto retail predictions for Q4

- November 17, 2021
In the third quarter, as record sales and consumer spending declined, we talked to Tyson Jominy, Vice President of Data and Analytics at J.D. Power to get his insight on...
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CBT automotive newscast: November 17, 2021

- November 17, 2021
Inside Automotive: J.D. Power's Tyson Jominy shares his auto retail predictions for Q4 In the third quarter, as record sales and consumer spending declined, we talked to Tyson Jominy, Vice President of...
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CBT automotive newscast: November 16, 2021

- November 16, 2021
Inside Automotive: Dealer Inspire's Joe Chura and Credit IQ's Bill Liatsis talk $30M acquisition In case you missed it, Cars.com has acquired fintech company Credit IQ. The $30 million deal is welcome...
dealership
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The current state of cybersecurity risks at the dealership

- November 16, 2021
"From ransomware to data breaches, dealerships are experiencing an unprecedented number of cybersecurity concerns. Protecting your data has never been more important," says a new report from CDK Global. Dealerships may...
tax
Daily Automotive News

Additional EV tax credits still in limbo. How will it affect auto retail?

- November 16, 2021
The Build Back Better bill contains billions of dollars earmarked for the transportation industry, and one of the most contentious components has to do with EV tax credits. The proposed...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: November 15, 2021

- November 15, 2021
Inside Automotive: Auto retail veteran Jim Ziegler discusses where the industry is headed in 2022 Early this year we spoke to the President of Ziegler SuperSystems, Jim Ziegler, aka the Alpha Dawg,...
AutoNation sells remaining ..Friday 5
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What automotive fintech platform got acquired by Cars.com? Which EV manufacturer finalized the largest IPO of 2021?

- November 12, 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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Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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