TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%
TSLA400.62011.72%
GM81.3203.27%
F12.8700.43%
RIVN17.2300.34%
CYD43.2600.9381%
HMC25.0000.64%
TM217.2004.34%
CVNA387.50025.26%
PAG161.3205.3%
LAD283.0408.17%
AN207.9909.7%
GPI349.94014.46%
ABG211.4407.35%
SAH70.7003.33%

Solving Old Problems with New Products | Helping Dealerships Stay Connected with the Shared Customer

On today’s CBT Newscast for Monday, April 9th, 2018:

Solving Old Problems with New Products
automotiveMastermind has had a spectacular past year so it was a must for CBT News to catch up with the behavior company at The 2018 NADA Show. Marco Schnabl, CEO, and Ronda Lewis, Vice President of Dealer Relations at automotiveMastermind, had a great conversation with our own Jim Fitzpatrick where they talked about the industry and what has contributed to their success and rapid growth in the last twelve months. Watch Now

Helping Dealerships Stay Connected with the Shared Customer
Allstate is a synonymous name that is known thought-out insurance owners and the dealers. CBT News met with three of their leadership professionals, Dave Border, President of Allstate Dealer Services, Ron Stouffer, Sr. Vice President of Allstate Dealer Services, and Brian Krasavage, Vice President of Allstate Dealer Services, and found out how their services are created with a particular thought and customization in order to support dealer groups successfully. Watch Now

EPA Rolls Back Car and Truck Standards with Complicated Implications
On April 2, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took steps to reverse Obama-Era rules that were touted as the most aggressive action taken by any government to combat climate change. The debate over these changes has been raging since they were approved, but Trump’s promises of mass deregulation have only added fuel the fire of this debate. Read More

3 Simple Ways to Leverage F&I Online
It’s safe to say that nearly all dealerships have an online presence (or they should!). They have inventory listed, online chat for the salespeople to connect with shoppers, and you can even schedule your next service without ever picking up the phone. Car shoppers expect their online experience with the dealer to be easy, fast, and optimized for mobile search and engagement. But where does your F&I department fit in that online space or do they? Why not? Read More

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