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GM78.050-0.47%
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TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
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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%
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AN203.0700.1%
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The Latest Digital Marketing Trends in Retail Automotive – Mark Sokal | How to Help Women in Retail Advance Into Management | A Constructive Approach to Missed Sales Goals

- March 7, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, March 7th, 2019: The Latest Digital Marketing Trends in Retail Automotive - Mark Sokal, CEO of SOKAL On today’s show, we welcome Mark Sokal, CEO of SOKAL,...
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Auto Industry Hits Some Headwinds in February with 2.8% Decrease in Sales – Karl Brauer | Leading Women In Automotive In 2019 | Hyundai’s 5-year, 40 Billion Dollar Plan

- March 6, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, March 6th, 2019:  Auto Industry Hits Some Headwinds in February with 2.8% Decrease in Sales - Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB Top auto industry analysts have cited...
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Auto Industry Hits Some Headwinds in February with 2.8% Decrease in Sales – Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB

- March 6, 2019
Top auto industry analysts have cited rising interest rates, import tariff costs, and cold weather as some of the reasons for February’s slow down in new vehicle sales. Here to...
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Hyundai’s 5-year, 40 Billion Dollar Plan

- March 6, 2019
This week, Hyundai Motor announced that it’s planning on allocating 45 trillion won ($40 billion USD) within the next five years to make significant technological advances, which includes about 20...
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Steve Finlay on How to Make Up For Lost Profits in Your Service Department as Consumers Shift to EVs | High Prices and Concerns Over Tax Refunds Cause Auto Sales to Cool in February | Trump Administration Puts Chinese Tariffs on Hold

- March 5, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, March 5th, 2019:  How to Make Up For Lost Profits in Your Service Department as Consumers Shift to EVs - Steve Finlay, WardsAuto When electric vehicles become...
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How to Make Up For Lost Profits in Your Service Department as Consumers Shift to EVs – Steve Finlay, WardsAuto

- March 5, 2019
0 When electric vehicles become more popular and mainstream, dealers worry that their fixed-ops departments will be the ones to suffer. With simpler propulsion systems and 40 percent fewer parts, EVs...
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High Prices and Concerns over Tax Refunds Cause Auto Sales to Cool in February

- March 5, 2019
As the nation goes through yet another winter freeze, the cooling effect seems to have also extended to the auto industry. Overall sales in February dropped 2.8 percent when compared...
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Trump Administration Puts Chinese Tariffs on Hold

- March 5, 2019
Back in September of 2018, Paul A. Eisenstein of NBC News reported that U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to implement tariffs automobiles and auto parts imported from China would potentially...
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John Fitzpatrick of Force Marketing Discusses Digital Marketing for Dealers

- March 5, 2019
At NADA 2019 We spoke with John Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Force Marketing to discuss what the Force team has planned for 2019.   To see more interviews from the Force...
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Never Miss the Opportunity to Make a Bid on a Used Car – Zach Hallowell | CarMax’s Potentially Revolutionary Service: Home Delivery | AutoNation Appoints Carl Liebert as New CEO

- March 4, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, March 4th, 2019: Never Miss the Opportunity to Make a Bid on a Used Car - Zach Hallowell, Manheim Zach Hallowell, Vice President of Manheim Digital Marketplace,...


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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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