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%
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CBT News Week In Review: February 7, 2020

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CBT News Week In Review for Friday, February 7th, 2020: Integrating Your Online Reputation Strategy into Your Dealership's Marketing Plan In the automotive industry, positive consumer reviews are crucial ways dealers can...
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How to Improve Your Digital Retailing Efforts and Customize the Message You Send to Your Customers – Tim Cox, CarNow

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How Scilicet is Bringing OEMs and Dealers to the Desk in Real Time

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CBT Automotive Newscast for February 6, 2020

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Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, February 6th, 2020: Shep Hyken Identifies the Customer Phases Needed to Strengthen Dealership Loyalty in His New Book, "The Cult of the Customer" Many businesses today can...
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What is Your Customer Data Worth?

- February 6, 2020
Today, most dealers spend heavily on purchased media—both traditional and digital—not because they want to, but because they have no other way to reach consumers. Imagine if you knew every household...
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Effectively Identify and Quantify Missed Opportunities in Your Service Drive – Lawson Owen, Proactive Dealer Solutions

- February 6, 2020
In this interview with Lawson Owen, managing partner at Proactive Dealer Solutions, Jim and Lawson discuss how they bring a proactive approach to your service drive. They leverage artificial intelligence...
TrueCar
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How TrueCar’s Re-Brand Affects Dealers and Car Buyers – Kerri Wise, VP of Industry Relations and Education

- February 6, 2020
In this segment, Kerri Wise, TrueCar's Vice President of Industry Relations and Education, and Jim discuss TrueCar's recent re-brand and how that will ultimately effect the car selling process within...
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CBT Automotive Newscast for February 5th, 2020

- February 5, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, February 5th, 2020: What is Unconscious Bias and How to Prevent it from Disrupting Your Dealership Culture - Dr. Shirley Davis, SDS Global Enterprises To combat unconscious...
Jim Roche
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CBT Automotive Newscast for February 4th, 2020

- February 4, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, February 4th, 2020: How to Create and Retain Loyal Customers for Your Service Drive - Jim Roche, Cox Automotive Today, we welcome back Jim Roche, Vice President...
JM&A
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How The JM&A Group is Helping Dealers Stay Current in the Ever-Evolving Auto Retail Industry

- February 4, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Chris May, Director of Performance Development Center at JM&A Group, a comprehensive dealer solutions company that has been in the industry for over...


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