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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As New Vehicle Prices Rise, Consumers Continue to Trend Toward Used Vehicles – Karl Brauer | Trump Threatens 25% Hike on Tariffs for China | Making Mentorship Programs that Pay Off

- May 9, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, May 9th, 2019: April Car Sales: As New Vehicle Prices Rise, Consumers Continue to Trend Toward Used Vehicles, But For How Long? - Karl Brauer, KBB While...
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Trump Threatens 25% Hike on Tariffs for China

- May 9, 2019
Just two months after deciding to hold off on implementing tariffs on China, the Trump administration has announced plans to place them on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, including...
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April Car Sales: As New Vehicle Prices Rise, Consumers Continue to Trend Toward Used Vehicles, But For How Long? – Karl Brauer, KBB

- May 9, 2019
April Car Sales: As New Vehicle Affordability Issues Persist, Consumers Continue to Trend Toward Used Vehicles, But For How Long? - Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB While U.S. auto sales softened...
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7 Common Leadership Challenges that Managers Face and How to Overcome Them – Bruce Tulgan | How to Turn Recalls Into Positive Customer Experiences | Phone Calls: The Good, the Bad, and the Exceptional

- May 8, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, May 8th, 2019: 7 Common Leadership Challenges that Managers Face and How to Overcome Them - Bruce Tulgan, RainmakerThinking CBT welcomes back Bruce Tulgan, Founder and CEO...
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The Importance of Having Return Customers in the Service Drive – John Fairchild | Tesla Scrambles to Raise Funds with Bond and Stock Sale | Customer Retention: They Have to Like You

- May 7, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, May 7th, 2019: The Importance of Having Return Customers in the Service Drive - John Fairchild, Fixed-Ops Expert According to Cox Automotive’s latest study, Opportunities to Build...
Tesla
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Tesla Scrambles to Raise Funds with Bond and Stock Sale

- May 7, 2019
Days after announcing massive losses for the previous quarter, Tesla has now announced plans to raise about $2.3 billion in new capital to increase liquidity and continue to work towards...
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How Dealerships Can Adapt to Changes in Consumer Demand – Brian Finkelmeyer | Ford Focusing on Customers With New Rewards Program | Breaking the F&I Stereotype – Simple Steps, Powerful Results

- May 6, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, May 6th, 2019: How Dealerships Can Adapt to Changes in Consumer Demand - Brian Finkelmeyer, vAuto Auto sales were reported down for most manufacturers in the month...
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How Dealerships Can Adapt to Changes in Consumer Demand – Brian Finkelmeyer, vAuto

- May 6, 2019
Auto sales were reported down for most manufacturers in the month of April and the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates where they are for the foreseeable future. So...
FordPass
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Ford Focusing on Customers With New Rewards Program

- May 6, 2019
In 2016, Ford launched FordPass stating at the time that they planned “to do for car owners what iTunes did for music fans.” The platform acted as a one-stop for...
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Week In Review: How the Car Buyer Journey Has Changed | Changes Your Dealership Can Make Today to Build a Lasting Sales Team | Track Your TV Advertising Data to Make Marketing Spend More Efficient

- May 3, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, May 3rd, 2019: How the Car Buyer Journey Has Changed and What it Means for Your Dealership - Isabelle Helms, Cox Automotive On today’s show,...


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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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