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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F&I: Refining Your Best Practices, Menu Selling, and Current Trends – Becky Chernek | What Can a Board of Advisors do For Your Dealership? | Is There Still Value in Print Advertising?

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How Sellers Auto Group Increased Sales With the Help of a Facilitator – Sam Slaughter | Four Conflict Scenarios You Will Encounter at Your Dealership | Dull F&I Meetings? Four Ways to Make Them a Can’t Miss Experience

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How to Increase the Effective Labor Rate of Your Shop

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Data Indicates Leasing is at an All Time High: What This Trend Means for Your Dealership – Matt DeLorenzo, Kelley Blue Book

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According to the most recent industry data, vehicle leases accounted for 34% of all new car retail sales in March 2019, making it the highest rate ever. This sounds like...
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Week In Review: How to Tune Up Your Staff’s Health and Keep Them Around for the Long-Haul | How this Unlikely Duo Created a Positive Environment and Reduced Staff Turnover by 40% | Avoid These Digital Retailing Mishaps to Improve Your Dealership’s Customer Experience

- June 14, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, June 14th, 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...
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What’s New with Car Subscriptions? Expansions, Pilot Programs, and More

- June 14, 2019
We live in a world where subscriptions have become the norm. Whether we pay a monthly fee to access thousands of shows and movies, or to receive meal kits right...
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How These 3 Former Automotive Managers Joined Forces to Offer a Luxury Digital Retail Experience | Automakers Make Their Pleas to Trump Regarding CAFE Fuel Regulations | Personality or Sales Ability? Which is More Important for F&I Success?

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Automakers Make Their Pleas to Trump Regarding CAFE Fuel Regulations

- June 13, 2019
According to the Alliance to Save Energy, the implementation of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards in the 1970’s has continued to create “a better environment and increased energy...
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Avoid These Digital Retailing Mishaps to Improve Your Dealership’s Customer Experience – Pete MacInnis | Perks and Policies that Drive Retention | Do You Have a Cybersecurity Plan at Your Dealership?

- June 12, 2019
 Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, June 12th, 2019: Avoid These Digital Retailing Mishaps to Improve Your Dealership's Customer Experience - Pete MacInnis, eLend Solutions Digital retailing can be extremely helpful to dealerships...


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