Tag: auto industry
Kelly Automotive VP Chris Saraceno tackles industry consolidation, recruiting female...
As COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted across the country, many dealers are turning to a new way to do business and recruitment doesn’t quite look the same. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Chris Saraceno, Vice President and Partner of Kelly Automotive Group and he’s also the best selling author of The Theory of […]
Dealer principal Aaron Zeigler discusses expansion, EVs, and inventory shortages
M&A activity hasn’t slowed down in the least bit, the latest acquisition coming from Zeigler Automotive Group who recently purchased a Subaru store in Indiana. Joining us to discuss how his dealer group is expanding is Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Automotive Group. While there have been a lot of changes with the chip shortage, […]
Three ways to involve the collision center in day-to-day operations
Most dealerships operate many of the same departments: new cars, pre-owned vehicles, service departments, and parts and accessories centers. Fewer than 40% of franchised dealerships operate a body shop or collision center though. A collision center can easily be seen as an area that’s messy, cluttered, and not the best use of space for the […]
CBT automotive newscast: June 4, 2021
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How NAMAD is investing in the next generation of minority dealers
There are currently only 1,234 ethnic minority dealers out of the 18,200 franchise...
CBT automotive newscast: June 3, 2021
Featured Interview:
How NAMAD is investing in the next generation of minority dealers
There are currently only 1,234 ethnic minority dealers out of the 18,200 franchise...
Ford’s Andrew Ashman discusses the value of revamping the CPO...
Today on CBT News, Andrew Ashman joins the show to discuss the importance of the used-vehicle market. Ashman serves as the U.S. Used Vehicle Manager of Ford Motor Company. During his interview with CBT host Jim Fitzpatrick, Ashman shares insight on Ford’s recently launched, “Ford Blue Advantage,” the company’s all-new used-vehicle digital marketplace. Ashman takes […]
CBT automotive newscast: June 2, 2021
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Ford's Andrew Ashman discusses the value of revamping the CPO buying journey
Today on CBT News, Andrew Ashman joins the show to discuss the...
Did the pandemic shorten the path to a more transactional dealership...
Covid-19 hit like a shock wave in March 2020, shutting down dealerships, impelling them to adopt digital retailing (DR) as a low-touch transaction alternative...
CBT automotive newscast: June 1, 2021
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How car dealers are adjusting to Volvo's electric future - Ernie Norcross, Chairman of the Volvo Retail Advisory Board
Volvo recently announced plans to...
Why customer communication is key for car dealers during tight vehicle...
Car dealers around the country are feeling the strain of the current tight supply situation. As more customers search far and wide online for...
