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 for February 13, 2020

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Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, February 13th, 2020: Bill Wittenmyer Discusses Elead's Brand Refresh, New Partnerships, and The Need to Re-vamp Your CRM On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Bill...
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Bill Wittenmyer Discusses Elead’s Brand Refresh, New Partnerships, and The Need to Re-vamp Your CRM

- February 13, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Bill Wittenmyer, Vice President of Sales, Layered Apps and Competitive Accounts for elead, a well-known CRM solutions company in the retail automotive...
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CBT Automotive Newscast for February 12, 2020

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Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, February 12th, 2020: Preston Auto Group is Turning Heads with This Innovative Approach to Marketing On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Dave Wilson, Chairman of Preston...
Paragon
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How Paragon Honda Is Turning Inventory Faster by Simplifying Their Recon Process – Hugh Hathcock & Brian Benstock

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On today's show, we're excited to be on location here at Paragon Honda in New York with Partner GM and Vice President, Brian Benstock along with auto industry veteran, Hugh...
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CBT Automotive Newscast for February 11, 2020

- February 11, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, February 11th, 2020: How Technology is Helping to Bridge the Gap Between Online and Showroom Shopping - Jenn Reid, Equifax On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome...
Jenn Reid
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How Technology is Helping to Bridge the Gap Between Online and Showroom Shopping – Jenn Reid, Equifax

- February 11, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Jenn Reid, Vice President of Automotive Marketing and Strategy Leader for Equifax. Jenn and Jim discuss new developments in the car buying...
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How Dealer-FX is Helping Dealers Drive Growth and Retention with These Unique Solutions

- February 11, 2020
On today’s show, we’re so pleased to welcome Bill Lucchini, the new CEO of Dealer-FX Group, a leading service operations solutions platform. In this segment, Bill and Jim discuss how...
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CBT Automotive Network at NADA 2020

- February 11, 2020
It's going to be another awesome year in the car business and the upcoming NADA Show is a great way to start the year off right. Come see the newest...
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CBT Automotive Newscast for February 10, 2020

- February 10, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, February 10th, 2020: vAuto's Brian Finkelmeyer Discusses Key Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon for New Car Dealers On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Brian...
Brian Finkelmeyer
Daily Automotive News

vAuto’s Brian Finkelmeyer Discusses Key Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon for New Car Dealers

- February 10, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior Director of Conquest for vAuto, an innovative solutions company for your dealership’s new and used vehicle operations. Visit booth...


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