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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%
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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June Sales Results Meet Expectations as Dealers Invest in New Pricing Strategies

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“Auto Dealer Live”: How David Villa’s Savvy Podcast Promotes Positive Industry Change | Next Generation of Dealers Wants to Hold onto Dad’s Legacy, Not His DMS | Customer Rewards Programs: Do They Work?

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How Customer Perception Can Impact Your Service Department

- July 1, 2019
 On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Almog Veig of David Lewis & Associates talks about customer perception and how it impacts the quality of your service and the...
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How to Build an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Fixed-Ops Department – Andy MacLeay | Alleviate Dealership Turnover with These Proven Strategies | 6 Things You Need to Know to Make Good Sales Calls

- July 1, 2019
 Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, July 1st, 2019: How to Build an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Fixed-Ops Department - Andy MacLeay, Dealer.com To ensure a steady flow of fixed-ops dollars,...
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Week In Review: The Future of Vehicle Shopping at the Push of a Button | How Long Should It Take To Prepare A Sale-Ready Vehicle? | Modernizing Your Sales Experience | How to Protect Your Customer’s Personal Data

- June 28, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, June 28th, 2019: The Future of Vehicle Shopping at the Push of a Button - David Long, Retail Automotive Expert From the risk of U.S....
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Are You Getting the Message? Connect With Consumers the Way They Want

- June 28, 2019
In today’s mobile-driven society, consumers have an array of different channels at their fingertips to reach out to businesses and providers. Most people think of these common options: 1-800 number...
Tesla
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Tesla Scores Huge Win in Virginia—How This Development Could Impact the Automotive Industry

- June 28, 2019
The journey of Tesla's direct-to-consumer business model has been filled with court cases. Their approach to selling cars is nothing short of disruptive to the current status quo. However, the...
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How to Protect Your Customer’s Personal Data Against Security Breaches in the Digital Age – Pete MacInnis | Former Chinese Minister Wan Gang on EVs: “It’s Hydrogen’s Turn” | Four Lessons Auto Retail Can Take Away from Other Industries

- June 27, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, June 27th, 2019: How to Protect Your Customer’s Personal Data Against Security Breaches in the Digital Age – Pete MacInnis, eLend Solutions Pete MacInnis joins CBT News...
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Four Lessons Auto Retail Can Take Away from Other Industries

- June 27, 2019
The automotive industry has evolved in ways we never would have thought possible even a decade ago. From the emergence of autonomous vehicles to the growing popularity of ridesharing, auto...
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Daily Automotive News

Former Chinese Minister Wan Gang on EVs: “It’s Hydrogen’s Turn”

- June 27, 2019
If you look into the history of the electric vehicle (EV), you are bound to see Wan Gang’s name somewhere. Known as China’s “father of electric cars,” Wan has revolutionized...


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