TSLA374.1550.435%
GM77.840-0.68%
F12.360-0.12%
RIVN16.535-0.415%
CYD41.340-0.53%
HMC24.335-0.145%
TM193.000-3.08%
CVNA405.4652.4451%
PAG160.7400.74%
LAD275.520-0.87%
AN203.3350.365%
GPI340.6600.88%
ABG202.1100.1%
SAH71.6600.44%
TSLA374.1550.435%
GM77.840-0.68%
F12.360-0.12%
RIVN16.535-0.415%
CYD41.340-0.53%
HMC24.335-0.145%
TM193.000-3.08%
CVNA405.4652.4451%
PAG160.7400.74%
LAD275.520-0.87%
AN203.3350.365%
GPI340.6600.88%
ABG202.1100.1%
SAH71.6600.44%
TSLA374.1550.435%
GM77.840-0.68%
F12.360-0.12%
RIVN16.535-0.415%
CYD41.340-0.53%
HMC24.335-0.145%
TM193.000-3.08%
CVNA405.4652.4451%
PAG160.7400.74%
LAD275.520-0.87%
AN203.3350.365%
GPI340.6600.88%
ABG202.1100.1%
SAH71.6600.44%

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Mary Barra

Has Mary Barra changed the way GM does business under Trump’s administration?

- March 23, 2017
  She’s the most powerful female in the auto industry, with 37 years at GM. Mary Barra, the first female CEO in the auto industry sat down recently with NBC’s The...
Daily Automotive News Management & Leadership
estimating

Prioritized estimating in fixed-ops will streamline processes, increase revenue and build trust

- March 23, 2017
  John Fairchild, President of Fairchild Automotive Solutions details his technique of prioritized estimating in the fixed-ops sales process.There are 2 types of customers, ones that are at your drive to...
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managers

What to do with managers who don’t manage

- March 22, 2017
  Joe Gumm sat down with Alan Ram, President and Founder of Proactive Training Solutions, to chat about making a manager in your dealership. Joe asked Alan the following Questions. Tune in...
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fuel economy

Trump to review fuel economy standards

- March 22, 2017
  CNBC reports on President Trump's attempt to review fuel economy standards and what this means for the auto industry. Watch the special report from CNBC.
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BDC

Should your BDC work on commission?

- March 21, 2017
We know salespeople and sales managers get paid on results. Should it be the same for those who work in BDC? Jennifer Zorko, Business Development Director for Young Automotive Group...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
lead capture

Lead Capture Vs. Engagement on your dealership website

- March 21, 2017
Joe Gumm recently sat down with Ilana Zur, Head of Business Development at AutoLeadStar to chat about Lead Capture vs. Engagement. Ilana Zur leads Business Development and is a Solutions Architect...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
digital marketing

How dealers sometimes lose focus with their digital marketing dollars

- March 20, 2017
CBT Founder and CEO Jim Fitzpatrick sat down with Brian Pasch, Founder of PCG Companies, to chat about your dealership’s digital marketing direction and a new tool for measurement. Jim...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
AutoNation

A View from the Top – Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation

- November 3, 2015
  VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Mr. Mike Jackson, the CEO of AutoNation. We're so happy that you joined us here on CBT News. Thanks very much for taking the time out of...
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