TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%


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Summer car prices: should dealers be optimistic? — Jessica Caldwell | Edmunds

- June 28, 2023
Despite the nation raising the debt ceiling, the automotive industry has continuously felt the consequences of rising interest rates, inflation, and supply chain issues. On today's CBT Now, we're joined...
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In this article we discuss how to turn difficult car sales situations into opportunities for both the customer and the dealership.

Why ‘bad news’ doesn’t exist in car sales

- June 28, 2023
Car salespe­ople tackle various challenge­s every day, ranging from customer he­sitancy to financial hurdles. Although these type­s of tough conversations are a common aspect of the­ job, it's worth wondering...
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Consumers and dealers expressed opposing beliefs and concerns over the electric vehicle market in a new Cox Automotive analysis.

Dealers and buyers divided over electric vehicle market

- June 27, 2023
Consumers and dealers expressed opposing beliefs and concerns over the electric vehicle market in a new Cox Automotive analysis. Of the 1,024 car shoppers surveyed by Cox Automotive, 51% said they...
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Stellantis charging

Stellantis’ new service for EV users seeks to relieve ‘charging anxiety’

- June 27, 2023
On June 27, Stellantis launched a "Charging & Energy" business unit to make keeping electric vehicles on the road easier and cash in on an expanding service range around greener...
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Ford Explorer NHTSA

The NHTSA launches an investigation into the Ford Explorer following recall

- June 26, 2023
After receiving complaints about modifications meant to stop vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away while in park, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, is looking into Ford's recall of more...
Headlines Articles
CEO of the VW brand, pledged to make vehicles easier for passengers and drivers, claiming touch-sensitive controls "did a lot of damage."

VW brand CEO revealed touch controls “did a lot of damage”, promises consistency

- June 26, 2023
Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, VW, pledged to make vehicles easier for passengers and drivers, claiming touch-sensitive controls "did a lot of damage" to the company's connection with...
Headlines Articles
J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast a monthly new vehicle sales total of over 1.38 million units this June.

June new vehicle sales and inventory improve while profit margins shrink

- June 26, 2023
J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast a monthly new vehicle sales total of over 1.38 million units this June, placing the automotive industry well ahead of its position during the same period last year. According...
Articles Headlines
Glenn Pasch joins Inside Automotive to discuss new digital marketing and customer data collection tools for dealers.

Emerging trends in digital marketing and data collection for dealers — Glenn Pasch | PCG Digital

- June 26, 2023
Customer data and digital marketing are crucial tools for running a profitable dealership. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Glenn Pasch, the CEO of PCG...
Featured Sales & Marketing
Matt Wahnon joins Inside Automotive to discuss changing customer service trends in the post-pandemic car business landscape.

Different shoppers mean different customer service practices — Matt Wahnon | Ocean Cadillac

- June 26, 2023
Today's car buyers are increasingly diverse and complex, which means dealers must constantly refine their customer service practices. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick heads to Ocean...
Featured Sales & Marketing
Sonic Automotive, one of the largest dealership groups in the U.S., is closing eight EchoPark used-vehicle stores.

Sonic Automotive closes eight EchoPark locations to shift used-vehicle supply

- June 23, 2023
Sonic Automotive, one of the largest dealership groups in the U.S., is closing eight EchoPark used-vehicle stores in response to supply and demand pressures, as revealed in a press release...
Articles Headlines

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