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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Modernizing Your Sales Experience in Order to Better Serve Your Customers – Josh Letsis | Will EV Production Match Consumer Demand? | Five Ways Social Media Can Help You Enhance the Customer Experience

- June 26, 2019
 Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, June 26th, 2019: Modernizing Your Sales Experience in Order to Better Serve Your Customers - Josh Letsis, CEO of ClosingBig The automotive retail industry is getting more...
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Will EV Production Match Consumer Demand?

- June 26, 2019
Innovative automaker Tesla continues to dominate America’s headlines, exploring new markets for electric vehicles and reshaping the discussion of mobility in the coming age. The company is hurting for money...
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How Long Should It Take To Prepare A Sale-Ready Vehicle? – Dennis McGinn | 5 Ways Dealerships Can Help Their Communities While Growing Their Brand | How to Bring Authenticity to Auto Retail

- June 25, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, June 25th, 2019: How Long Should It Take To Prepare A Sale-Ready Vehicle? - Dennis McGinn, CEO of Rapid Recon Every dealer knows that the profitability of...
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Fanatical Customer Care

- June 24, 2019
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Almog Veig of David Lewis & Associates talks to you about how to achieve fanatical customer care in your fixed-ops department.
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The Future of Vehicle Shopping at the Push of a Button – David Long, Retail Automotive Expert | The POWER of the T.O. | A Constructive Approach to Missed Sales Goals

- June 24, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, June 24th, 2019: The Future of Vehicle Shopping at the Push of a Button - David Long, Retail Automotive Expert From the risk of U.S. imposed tariffs,...
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President Trump Announces That Roger Penske Will Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom

- June 24, 2019
President Donald Trump announced Thursday his plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to automotive mogul and motor sports king Roger Penske. "We're going to be presenting the Presidential Medal...
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Week In Review: Data Indicates Leasing is at an All Time High | F&I: Refining Your Best Practices, Menu Selling, and Current Trends | How Dealers Can Avoid the Friction Caused by Penny Perfect Payments

- June 21, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, June 21st, 2019: Data Indicates Leasing is at an All Time High: What This Trend Means for Your Dealership - Matt DeLorenzo, Kelley Blue...
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Vehicle Leasing: Then and Now

- June 21, 2019
Though it started promising, the end of the new millennium's first decade was a recession that the nation is only beginning to claw out of. The auto industry was one...
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How Dealers Can Avoid the Friction Caused by Penny Perfect Payments – Pete MacInnis | Improve Your Sales Strategy by Avoiding These 3 Body Language Barriers | Big Trends and Takeaways from the First Half of 2019

- June 20, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, June 20th, 2019: How Dealers Can Avoid the Friction Caused by Penny Perfect Payments - Pete MacInnis, eLend Solutions Pete MacInnis, Founder, and CEO of eLend Solutions...
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Auto Retail’s Big Trends and Takeaways from the First Half of 2019

- June 20, 2019
We are only six months into 2019, and there are already significant trends and takeaways for automotive industry analysts and dealers to dig into. Since last year’s gradual sales slowdown,...


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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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