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%
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What Dealers Can Take Away from Cox Automotive’s 2019 Evolution of Mobility Study

- August 29, 2019
Last week, Cox Automotive released its most recent analysis titled “Evolution of Mobility: The Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption Study.” There is no doubt that electric vehicles (EVs) have been...
AI
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AI: What Every Dealership Needs to Know About This Industry Game-Changer

- August 29, 2019
Artificial Intelligence is no longer relegated strictly to Sci-Fi movies or futuristic dreams. It doesn’t look like a silver boy-shaped robot, but AI is firmly embedded in the mainstream, and...
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How Rideshare Solutions Are Providing Alternative Revenue Streams for Dealerships – Brian Allan, HyreCar

- August 29, 2019
After spending over 30 years in the auto retail industry as the GM for Galpin Motors and overseeing the number one Ford Dealer in the world, our next guest has...
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How to Maximize the Return on Your Dealership’s CRM and Improve Sales Productivity – Mark Vickery | The Big Winners from the J.D. Power Resale Value Awards | Five Ways to Figure Out What Social Media Platform is Right for Your Dealership

- August 28, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, August 28th, 2019: How to Maximize the Return on Your Dealership's CRM and Improve Sales Productivity - Mark Vickery, VinSolutions There are countless ways a CRM solution...
resale value
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The Big Winners from the J.D. Power Resale Value Awards

- August 28, 2019
Retaining substantial resale value is a game-changer in the auto industry. "One of the biggest concerns for many new-vehicle owners is depreciation," said Jonathan Banks, Vice President of Vehicle Valuations...
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What Makes a Great Salesperson a Superstar? The Answer Might Surprise You – Bob Burg | Staying Motivated When You’re In Sales | Why Unconscious Bias Training is Important for Your Bottom Line and Dealership Reputation

- August 27, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, August 27th, 2019: What Makes a Great Salesperson a Superstar? The Answer Might Surprise You - Bob Burg, Co-Author of the “Go-Giver” Series What makes a great...
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What It Takes to Achieve Teamwork in Fixed-Ops

- August 26, 2019
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Becky goes over how a service manager can get their team to work together for the betterment of the dealership.
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How to Tune Up Your Staff’s Health and Keep Them Around for the Long-Haul – Jiselle Perez | China Makes Significant Move in Trade War with U.S. | Does Gen Z Really Prefer to Buy Online?

- August 26, 2019
 Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, August 26th, 2019: How to Tune Up Your Staff's Health and Keep Them Around for the Long-Haul - Jiselle Perez, Bean Auto Group It’s no secret that...
trade war
Daily Automotive News

China Makes Significant Move in Trade War with U.S.

- August 26, 2019
The trade war between US and China just got worse on Friday. Beijing has now imposed tariffs on $75 billion in American goods in retaliation for Trump’s escalating tariffs on...
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Daily Newscast

Week In Review: Common Complaints of Female Car Buyers and How to Address Them to Improve Sales – Lisa Copeland | Modernizing Your Sales Experience in Order to Better Serve Your Customers | What It Takes To Find, Train, and Retain Great Service Technicians

- August 23, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, August 23rd, 2019: The Advantages of Having a Multi-Platform Video Strategy for Your Dealership - Jeff Brown, Force Marketing Today on CBT, our host Jim...


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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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