Today on CBTNews.com – Tuesday, March 10th, 2020:
CADA’s Tim Jackson Weighs in On Rivian’s Bid to Sell Directly to Consumers
There has been a battle brewing for the past couple of weeks in Colorado between EV startup Rivian and the state’s franchise dealers. Legislators from both parties proposed an amendment that would allow automakers to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Tim Jackson, President and CEO of CADA, the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association. Tim gives us his perspective on this legislation, and how the CADA is reacting to it. Watch Now
How Salespeople and Managers Benefit from Attending Auto Shows
The 2020 New York International Auto Show is April 10th to 19th in the Big Apple, one of the most prolific auto shows in the world. Hundreds of cars are shown off by some of the biggest names in luxury and elite vehicles, not to mention new models that showcase novel technology and design. New York’s show is one of the largest, certainly, but it’s only one of dozens that span the nation, coast to coast to coast. Read More
What Gen Z Wants in a Car
Do members of Gen Z want a car? According to a new vehicle ownership study by MaritzCX, the answer is yes. This segment of the population that’s currently up to 25 years of age may be slightly less likely to want to own a car than Xennials and Millennials, but the dream of vehicle ownership is still in mind. Their priorities are different than older generations, however, and that can change how the dealership needs to cater to this demographic in the process. Read More
