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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Week In Review: How to Develop a Comprehensive Revenue Growth Plan for Your Fixed-Ops Department | NADA’s Patrick Manzi on Consumer Confidence Remaining High Despite Sluggish Q1 | How Your Dealership Can Leverage Digital Retailing to Build Customer Trust

- April 5, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, April 5th, 2019: How to Develop a Comprehensive Revenue Growth Plan for Your Fixed-Ops Department - Michael Roppo, Fixed-Ops Director To increase revenue in today's...
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Rising New-Vehicle Prices Lead to Boom in Used-Vehicle Market

- April 5, 2019
As new-vehicle prices continue to rise, so do interest rates. To compound the issue, manufacturers also seem to be getting stingier with incentives. This puts the cost of owning a...
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NADA Sr. Economist Patrick Manzi – Consumer Confidence Remains High Despite Sluggish First Quarter | Toyota’s Lentz Regarding Tariffs: “I’m Confident They’ll Make the Right Decision” | The Hierarchy of Marketing on Your Website

- April 4, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, April 4th, 2019: Consumer Confidence Remains High Despite Sluggish First Quarter Numbers - Patrick Manzi, NADA Senior Economist Q1 in the auto retail industry has come to...
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Consumer Confidence Remains High Despite Sluggish First Quarter Numbers – Patrick Manzi, NADA Senior Economist

- April 4, 2019
Q1 in the auto retail industry has come to an end and there has been a lot of speculation as to what the numbers will look like. Well, here to...
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Toyota’s Lentz Regarding Tariffs: “I’m Confident They’ll Make the Right Decision”

- April 4, 2019
There is no question the Trump administration’s auto tariff threats have been looming over consumers and the auto industry for months. In March, Toyota Motor North America’s CEO Jim Lentz...
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How to Identify Your Dealership’s Strengths and Weaknesses – Max Zanan | Expect the Jeep Gladiator to be an Auto Retail Power Player | March Signifies a Rocky End to Q1 Auto Sales

- April 3, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019: How to Identify Your Dealership’s Strengths and Weaknesses - Max Zanan, Author of "Car Business 101" On today’s show, we welcome back Max Zanan,...
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Expect the Jeep Gladiator to be an Auto Retail Power Player

- April 3, 2019
In November Jeep unveiled a new Gladiator model at the LA Auto Show that is stirring excitement in the industry. The 2020 Jeep Gladiator will be available in the latter...
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March Signifies a Rocky End to 2019’s First Quarter Automotive Sales

- April 3, 2019
March is 2019’s first indicator that the tide is changing regarding automotive sales trends. Marketing research firm, J.D. Power revealed that first-quarter sales for this year would likely be the...
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How Your Dealership Can Leverage Digital Retailing to Build Customer Trust – Pete MacInnis & Steve Finlay | Ridesharing Services Increase Earning Potential for Automotive Service Centers | The Industry is Coming Together to Oppose Trump Tariffs

- April 2, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019: How Your Dealership Can Leverage Digital Retailing to Build Customer Trust - Pete MacInnis, eLEND & Steve Finlay, WardsAuto Every dealer knows that today’s...
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The Industry is Coming Together to Oppose Trump Tariffs

- April 2, 2019
It’s rare to find something that creates as much unity in the car industry as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on automotive imports. Manufacturers, dealers, and mechanics are presenting a united...


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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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