Tag: Auto News
Which company acquired retail solutions startup Gubagoo? LinkedIn co-founder Reid...
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. Let’s jump right into the technology deals of this past week. First up, we have a big and important deal this […]
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 […]
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 […]
CDK Global acquires which digital sales platform? What auto fintech...
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. Let’s jump right into the technology deals of this past week. CDK Global & Roadster First up, a big and important […]
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...
How NAMAD is investing in the next generation of minority...
There are currently only 1,234 ethnic minority dealers out of the 18,200 franchise new-car dealers. The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) is helping support these dealers and bring up the next generation of minority automotive professionals through NAMAD NextGen. Today on the show we sit down with a panel of minority dealers that […]
CBT automotive newscast: June 3, 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 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...
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...
Which Atlanta-based auto startup raised $10M? Which British data provider...
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. Let’s jump right into the technology deals of this past week. Mile Auto First up, and local to home, Atlanta insurance […]
