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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The Importance of Staying Positive During Coronavirus Uncertainty – Glenn Lundy, #RiseAndGrind

- March 25, 2020
[Recorded on March 20th, 2020] As part of our ongoing Coronavirus coverage, we’re pleased to welcome Glenn Lundy, automotive retail expert, speaker, and host of the #RiseAndGrind morning show. In this...
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On CBT News for March 24, 2020: David Kain, Becky Chernek, & David Lewis Weigh in on Coronavirus Challenges

- March 24, 2020
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COVID-19
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tariffs
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Auto Tariffs Still in Play in Q1 2020

- March 24, 2020
In January, supply chain planning software solutions provider Kinaxis released predictions for 2020 in the automotive industry. While advancing electric vehicle development and continued mergers and acquisitions are predicted, they...
supply chains
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Dealer Supply Chains Affected During Coronavirus Pandemic

- March 24, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic deepens, the retail automotive industry is facing disruptions that haven’t been seen previously. News comes daily of closures, limited hours, and supply problems that affect every...
Auto Remarketing
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How the Coronavirus Has Disrupted the Auction Business and Used-Car Market – Joe Overby, Auto Remarketing

- March 24, 2020
[Recorded on March 16th, 2020] As part of our ongoing Coronavirus coverage, we’re pleased to welcome Joe Overby, Senior Editor for Auto Remarketing and Auto Remarketing Canada. In this segment, Joe...
Eric Mercado
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What Message Should Dealers Be Sending to Their Clients? – Eric Mercado, WeDrive

- March 24, 2020
  [Recorded on March 18th, 2020] As part of our ongoing Coronavirus coverage, we’re pleased to welcome back President of WeDrive Automotive, Eric Mercado. In this segment, Jim and Eric discuss dealership...
Hugh Hathcock
Daily Automotive News

How One Vendor is Stepping Up to Help Their Dealer Partners – Hugh Hathcock, ReconVelocity

- March 24, 2020
  As part of our ongoing Coronavirus coverage, we’re pleased to welcome back Hugh Hathcock, Owner and Founder of ReconVelocity. In this segment, Hugh and Jim discuss the new ReconVelocity Dealer...
active delivery
Daily Newscast

The Active Delivery Process

- March 23, 2020
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Jim Fitzpatrick is once again joined by guest host Michael Roppo, President of Automotive Management Resources. The two wrap up their discussion...
Used-Car Market
Daily Newscast

CBT Automotive Newscast for March 23, 2020

- March 23, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, March 23rd, 2020: How the Coronavirus Outbreak is Affecting Wholesale Business and the Used-Car Market – Jonathan Banks, J.D. Power With many businesses temporarily closing their doors...


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