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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Lisa Copeland on Industry Trends, Dealer’s Pain Points, and Fiat Leaving the U.S. Market

- April 18, 2019
On today’s show, we welcome back Lisa Copeland, founder of Lisa Copeland Global and CEO of Cars Her Way. Lisa always has great insight and industry knowledge to share with...
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Brian Benstock on Q1 Sales, Recruiting Salespeople, and Staying Positive | Toyota Looking for New Leadership | How Can Mom And Pop Dealerships Survive Big Tech?

- April 17, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, April 17th, 2019: Brian Benstock on First Quarter Sales Results, Recruiting Salespeople, and Staying Positive in the Dealership On today’s show, we welcome Brian Benstock Partner GM...
brian benstock
Daily Automotive News

Brian Benstock on First Quarter Sales Results, Recruiting Salespeople, and Staying Positive in the Dealership

- April 17, 2019
On today’s show, we welcome Brian Benstock Partner GM and VP at Paragon Honda. Brian is here to give us a dealer’s perspective on the first quarter sales results and...
mom and pop
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How Can Mom And Pop Dealerships Survive Big Tech?

- April 17, 2019
Economists say that it’s too early to fully determine the impact larger companies have on small businesses. Some research proves that big tech companies provide advantages and disadvantages for smaller...
Toyota
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Envisioning the Future: Toyota Looking for New Leadership

- April 17, 2019
Almost a decade ago in June of 2009, Akio Toyoda was elected to replace Toyota’s departing president, Katsuaki Watanabe. He took over the corporation at a low point for the...
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How to Effectively Handle Leads and Manage Your Dealership’s BDC – Marc McGurren | Taking the Tesla Approach to your Personal Branding | Positive Reactions to Negative Rejections

- April 16, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, April 16th, 2019: How to Effectively Handle Leads and Manage Your Dealership's BDC - Marc McGurren Every dealer wants the same thing, to move their inventory faster...
newscast
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How Dealerships Can Overcome the Service Technician Drought – John Fairchild | How To Properly Use Social Media To Build Your Talent Pool | Your Dealership’s Community Partnership

- April 15, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, April 15th, 2019: How Dealerships Can Overcome the Service Technician Drought - John Fairchild, Fixed-Ops Expert Every dealer knows that there is a lack of good service...
newscast
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Week In Review: Q1 Sales and the State of Auto Retail | CRM Management, Growing Your BDC, and the Impact of Digital Retailing | How AI Can Improve Your Dealership’s Call Center Practices

- April 12, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, April 12th, 2019: Dealers Turn to CPO Vehicles as High Prices and Interest Rates Push Sales Down - Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB The first...
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Daily Newscast

How AI Can Improve Your Dealership’s Call Center Practices – Mike Haeg | Unconscious Bias in the Workplace and How to Avoid It | Dealership Statistics That Every Dealer Should Know

- April 11, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, April 11th, 2019: How AI Can Improve Your Dealership's Call Center Practices - Mike Haeg On today's show, CBT's Bridget Fitzpatrick discusses how artificial intelligence is improving...
call center practices
Daily Automotive News

How AI Can Improve Your Dealership’s Call Center Practices – Mike Haeg

- April 11, 2019
On today's show, CBT's Bridget Fitzpatrick discusses how artificial intelligence is improving call center practices with Mike Haeg, Vice President of Automotive at Car Wars. The pair also discuss the...


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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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