TSLA364.270-1.93%
GM82.200-4.42%
F13.210-0.4%
RIVN14.990-0.41%
CYD35.4000.88%
HMC32.200-0.33%
TM191.530-2.38%
CVNA65.120-0.72%
PAG212.610-2.14%
LAD316.270-5.41%
AN168.290-6.59%
GPI246.420-8.53%
ABG183.060-4.85%
SAH63.660-2.29%
TSLA364.270-1.93%
GM82.200-4.42%
F13.210-0.4%
RIVN14.990-0.41%
CYD35.4000.88%
HMC32.200-0.33%
TM191.530-2.38%
CVNA65.120-0.72%
PAG212.610-2.14%
LAD316.270-5.41%
AN168.290-6.59%
GPI246.420-8.53%
ABG183.060-4.85%
SAH63.660-2.29%
TSLA364.270-1.93%
GM82.200-4.42%
F13.210-0.4%
RIVN14.990-0.41%
CYD35.4000.88%
HMC32.200-0.33%
TM191.530-2.38%
CVNA65.120-0.72%
PAG212.610-2.14%
LAD316.270-5.41%
AN168.290-6.59%
GPI246.420-8.53%
ABG183.060-4.85%
SAH63.660-2.29%

On CBT News for May 5, 2020: Philadelphia Dealer Gary Barbera on Supporting His Community During COVID-19

Today on CBTNews.com – Tuesday, May 5th, 2020:

Philadelphia Dealer Gary Barbera on Supporting His Community During COVID-19
On today’s show, we welcome Gary Barbera, President and Founder of Barbera Autoland in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gary and Jim talk about how his dealership has been able to support their local community during COVID-19.

Gary Barbera0% Interest, No Money Down: How Aggressive Financing Props Up in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on industries across the nation, decimating small and medium businesses that rely heavily on consistent cashflow. Car sales have fared surprisingly well throughout the economic shutdowns, carried in large part by the swift implementation of financing incentives on new cars. Read More

Gary BarberaReasons to Look Forward to the Post-Pandemic Auto Climate
A significant auto sales slowdown has been just one of the economical detriments from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people are unemployed suddenly and consumer sentiment is rather low at the moment. For the auto industry, it will take longer to sell off inventory stores than initially expected. But as the virus tapers down and business resumes for the American public, there are some exciting things in store for mobility. Read More


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