TSLA388.380-6.08%
GM76.930-0.71%
F14.1850.005%
RIVN16.705-1.095%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7850.895%
TM179.3852.465%
CVNA69.200-1.39%
PAG206.9406.54%
LAD342.75511.385%
AN210.0856.545%
GPI329.0209.62%
ABG228.0109.58%
SAH102.8003.07%
TSLA388.380-6.08%
GM76.930-0.71%
F14.1850.005%
RIVN16.705-1.095%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7850.895%
TM179.3852.465%
CVNA69.200-1.39%
PAG206.9406.54%
LAD342.75511.385%
AN210.0856.545%
GPI329.0209.62%
ABG228.0109.58%
SAH102.8003.07%
TSLA388.380-6.08%
GM76.930-0.71%
F14.1850.005%
RIVN16.705-1.095%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7850.895%
TM179.3852.465%
CVNA69.200-1.39%
PAG206.9406.54%
LAD342.75511.385%
AN210.0856.545%
GPI329.0209.62%
ABG228.0109.58%
SAH102.8003.07%


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John O'Leary

New York Times #1 Best-Selling Author John O’Leary: Overcoming Life’s Challenges

- May 24, 2018
CBT Automotive was thrilled to be joined by inspirational speaker John O’Leary recently for an exclusive interview. John shares with our network his story of tragedy, triumph and overall self-betterment...
Sales & Marketing Management & Leadership
Diversity

Why the Automotive Industry Needs Diversity

- May 18, 2018
Diversity continues to be a hot-button topic across many industries including automotive. You don’t have to look very far to find insights addressing this important issue, an example being a recently...
Management & Leadership Auto News
Mark Tewart

Your Dealership’s Structure should Be High tech, High touch – Mark Tewart

- May 14, 2018
Industry trainer Mark Tewart recently sat down with CBT Automotive Network to discussed where the direction of the industry is heading. As we learned that it’s just as much a guessing...
Featured Headlines
House of Representatives

House votes to Over-Turn the CFPB’s 2013 Auto-Lending Guidelines

- May 9, 2018
On Tuesday, May 8th, the United States House of Representatives’ voted to repeal the 2013 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) guidelines originally intended to combat discrimination by auto dealers that facilitate...
Auto News Headlines
Kerrigan

Auto Retail Is Shifting Towards Unique or Highly Efficient Experiences – Kerrigan Report

- May 7, 2018
With all of the April numbers in, it was time to check in with Ryan Kerrigan for the Kerrigan Report. Bridget Fitzpatrick of CBT News recently interviewed Ryan to find...
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Car Auctions

Building Trust and Transparency During Your Car Auction Experience – Joe Neiman, ACV Auctions

- May 4, 2018
Car auctions should provide dealerships an efficient and productive way to buy a car at a wholesale price. For dealers, it’s important you go into the transaction feeling confident, relaxed...
Featured Headlines
steel tariffs

What the New Steel Tariffs Mean for the Car Business

- May 4, 2018
The Trump Administration is serious about keeping jobs here in America. Part of the strategy to keep those jobs here in America is to impose stiff tariffs on goods imported...
Articles Headlines
Auto Sales

April Auto Sales Numbers Reflect What Is To Come – Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds.com

- May 3, 2018
Like most months in this business, April saw some losers and some winners. To provide us with some perspective on last month’s sales figures, CBT Automotive Network is joined by...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
stress

Does Stress Affect Your Sales Results And How To Overcome It?

- April 23, 2018
In today’s economic environment, there is more pressure than ever on businesses across the industries to succeed, thus making the competition fiercer than ever. With longer business hours, layoffs, and...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Senate

Senate Vote Imminent on Critical S.J. Res. 57 Regarding Indirect Lending

- April 18, 2018
We recently ran an article about resolutions that have been proposed in both the House and the Senate opposing Obama-era rules enacted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The...
Daily Automotive News Auto News

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Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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