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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How to effectively influence your peers at the car dealership – Scott Mautz, NY Times best-selling author

- July 30, 2021
This past May, we took a look at leadership from the middle of an organization with keynote speaker and New York Times best-selling author, Scott Mautz. His book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook...
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CBT automotive newscast: July 30, 2021

- July 30, 2021
Featured Interview: How to Effectively Influence Your Peers at the Car Dealership - Scott Mautz, NY Times best-selling author This past May, we took a look at leadership from the middle of...
mask
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Mask policy reinstated by Ford in Missouri and Florida on rising infection rates

- July 29, 2021
Just barely two weeks after lowering mask mandates in most areas of the United States, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has caused a resurgence of infections in the nation. In...
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NCOA and Volkswagen release results of self-driving study 

- July 29, 2021
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Volkswagen Group of America have announced the results of an online survey they conducted together with the goal of finding out how older...
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CBT automotive newscast: July 29, 2021

- July 29, 2021
Top Headlines: Nissan increased its annual outlook for the year, projecting a return to the black, after reporting a surprise first-quarter profit due to the recovery from the impact of the...
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VAS’s Hugh Hathcock and dealer principal Troy Duhon discuss the power of transparent and seamless digital retailing

- July 28, 2021
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome, Hugh Hathcock, owner of Velocity Automotive Solutions (VAS), and Troy Duhon, CEO of Premier Automotive Group to discuss the market today and new tools in the digital...
Tesla
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Record quarterly profit announced by Tesla despite production challenges

- July 28, 2021
On Monday, Tesla released their financial results more than three weeks after reporting fantastic quarterly production numbers. For the first time in the EV maker’s history, quarterly GAAP net income...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: July 28, 2021

- July 28, 2021
Featured Interview: Why new vehicle inventory shortages don’t have to prevent you from gaining new customers Leveraging backend marketing technology used in variable operations can have positive effects on the fixed operations...
Daily Automotive News

What is driving the increased volume of auto technology deals? – Steve Greenfield

- July 27, 2021
It has been quite an active year for mergers, acquisitions, and auto technology deals, and an even busier year for Automotive Ventures. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Steve...
Lucid Motors
Daily Automotive News

Lucid Motors goes public, rings the NASDAQ opening bell July 26

- July 27, 2021
Luxury EV carmaker Lucid Motors is trading publicly on the NASDAQ exchange after faltering with investors late last week. Voting has finally been wrapped up and Lucid Motors has been...


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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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