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GM78.050-0.47%
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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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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%
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AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
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Cheryl Miller Takes the Driver’s Seat as AutoNation’s First Female CEO | Five Ways YouTube Can Fit into Your Dealership’s Marketing Strategy | 3 Simple Ways to Help Retain Your Millennial F&I Managers

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Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, October 10th, 2019: Cheryl Miller Takes the Driver's Seat as AutoNation's First Female CEO On today's very special edition of CBT News, our host, Jim Fitzpatrick visited...
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What is Unconscious Bias and How to Prevent it from Disrupting Your Dealership Culture – Dr. Shirley Davis | 5 Ideas to Help Increase Profits Across All Departments | Making Mentorship Programs that Pay Off

- October 9, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, October 9th, 2019: What is Unconscious Bias and How to Prevent it from Disrupting Your Dealership Culture - Dr. Shirley Davis, SDS Global Enterprises To combat unconscious...
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What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry – Ryan Kerrigan | How to Reach and Engage the Connected Customer | The Ins and Outs of Consumer Data Privacy in the Dealership

- October 8, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday October 8th, 2019: What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry - Ryan Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors On today's show, we're pleased to welcome...
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The Ins and Outs of Consumer Data Privacy in the Dealership

- October 8, 2019
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Attracting Auto Technicians in a Highly Competitive Market – Don Reed | What Dealerships Need to Know About Complying with CBD and Marijuana Laws | 4 Ways to Ace the Customer F&I Interview

- October 7, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, October 7th, 2019: Attracting Auto Technicians in a Highly Competitive Market - Don Reed, DealerPRO Training On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Don Reed, CEO...
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What Dealerships Need to Know About Complying with CBD and Marijuana Laws

- October 7, 2019
It's important to preface any discussion regarding drugs by recommending dealerships speak with a knowledgeable attorney who understands the nuances of the subject. The laws governing marijuana are rapidly changing...
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Week In Review: How to Use Predictive Analytics to Give Customers the Convenient Experience They Expect | Making Social Media Marketing Part of Your Dealership’s Overall Culture | Sales Results from Q3 Signal Another Steady and Robust Year for Auto Retail

- October 4, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, October 4th, 2019: How These Dealerships Leverage Technology In Order to Improve the Sales Process - Alex Damoorgian, Maroone Chevrolet & Volkswagen In today's edition...
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Surprise Numbers from Subaru, and Better Than Expected Sales Results for Q3

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2019 has been a year of wondering if and when the bottom would fall out regarding auto sales. Regarding new auto sales, some have predicted that this year will be...
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Rivian and Amazon Teaming Up for Electric Deliveries

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Sales Results from Q3 Signal Another Steady and Robust Year for Auto Retail – NADA | Successful Ways To Pitch Your Next Big Idea To The Higher Ups | How Innovation is Expanding Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Retail Auto Industry

- October 3, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, October 3rd, 2019: Sales Results from Q3 Signal Another Steady and Robust Year for Auto Retail - Patrick Manzi, NADA Senior Economist Q3 for the retail auto...


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