Studies Show Key to Selling is Relationship over Product
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. APEAL Study rank automakers based on how excited and emotionally connected people feel to their new cars. Of a possible 1000 points, the spread between...
TSLA343.690-41.5%
GM89.330-3.1%
F12.540-0.13%
RIVN13.290-0.77%
CYD20.010-1.5%
HMC36.2601.04%
TM218.11018.65%
CVNA72.080-5.48%
PAG212.200-0.1%
LAD316.5200.88%
AN188.1204.65%
GPI266.500-6.31%
ABG207.030-1.85%
SAH62.800-1.25%
TSLA343.690-41.5%
GM89.330-3.1%
F12.540-0.13%
RIVN13.290-0.77%
CYD20.010-1.5%
HMC36.2601.04%
TM218.11018.65%
CVNA72.080-5.48%
PAG212.200-0.1%
LAD316.5200.88%
AN188.1204.65%
GPI266.500-6.31%
ABG207.030-1.85%
SAH62.800-1.25%
TSLA343.690-41.5%
GM89.330-3.1%
F12.540-0.13%
RIVN13.290-0.77%
CYD20.010-1.5%
HMC36.2601.04%
TM218.11018.65%
CVNA72.080-5.48%
PAG212.200-0.1%
LAD316.5200.88%
AN188.1204.65%
GPI266.500-6.31%
ABG207.030-1.85%
SAH62.800-1.25%
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CBT Automotive Newscast: August 5, 2020
Today's Featured Interview:
Vince Sheehy Celebrates Sheehy Auto's Sales and Charitable Initiatives
There are countless lessons to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealers are learning more in the span of a few...
Keeping Your Service Drive Packed in a World of Social Distancing
As our world gets back to work after the initial pandemic shutdown, we are noticing successful social distancing protocols implemented all around us.
Grocery and other stores now monitor the number...
The Weekly Automotive Market Update for August 5, 2020
Welcome to the Weekly Automotive Market Update with Bridget Fitzpatrick:
This week, new car sales came out to a retail SAAR of 11.45, down 12.5 percent from 13.48 in 2019.
The inventory...
ReconVelocity CEO David Penney Discusses the Importance of a Seamless Recon Process
When it comes to used vehicle operations, inventory turn has never been more important than it is now. Typically, service managers are mostly concerned with customer pay and warranty work...
Mark Crowley on Leadership During COVID-19: ‘Lean into kindness, generosity, and trust’
Leading a team of employees through a global pandemic was probably not on many dealers' lists of things that could ever happen. However, with 30 million people unemployed in the...
Best-Selling Author Erik Qualman on How Successful People Stay Focused
Today we welcome the leading authority on digital transformation, Mr. Erik Qualman. Erik is a bestselling author several times over, and an acclaimed motivational speaker that has given keynotes in...
Sonic Is Adding EchoPark Used Car Stores – Is This a Strategy More Dealer Groups Should Follow?
The fifth-largest American auto dealer group has announced plans to expand on their standalone used car dealership model known as EchoPark. As the pre-owned only stores continue to surpass expectations,...
CBT Automotive Newscast: August 4, 2020
Today's Featured Interview:
Sandy Schwartz on Transitioning to his New Role at the Cox Family Office
The Cox Enterprise recently announced a series of transitions. After a long tenure, Cox Automotive president...
Fitting an Off-Road Presence into Your Dealership’s Marketing
In General Motors’ second-quarter earnings call, Mary Barra pointed to GMC and Chevrolet models that will continue to build upon demand for popular off-road products. The new HUMMER electric vehicle...
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