Tag: automotive
How auto dealers can speed up the recon process and meet...
Joining us today are Dennis McGinn, CEO of Rapid Recon and Ed French, President and Principal Consultant of AutoProfit and also Dealer Principal of...
How single-point auto dealerships used flexibility to navigate the pandemic
Single-point auto dealerships faced many unique challenges throughout the pandemic. Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Robert Loehr, Owner of Robert Loehr Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM SRT & FIAT. Loehr represents a large sector of automotive dealers that aren’t connected to major retail companies such as Sonic, AutoNation, or Lithia. Loehr […]
Force Marketing making bold moves with acquisition of GSM, a fixed-ops...
On this special edition of CBT News, John Fitzpatrick, Co-Founder and CEO of Force Marketing, and Shelley Washburn, President of GSM join guest host...
How your fixed-ops department can turn service patrons into life-long...
On today’s show, Lee Harkins joins host Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest trends in fixed-ops. Harkins is the President and CEO of M5 Management Services, a company committed to helping dealerships, OEMs, and corporate clients improve their fixed operations business. Harkins begins the conversation by sharing his number one lesson learned from 2020 – […]
Lucid Motors announces IPO, Xos Trucks & AEye merge with...
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. Well, another week, and another few SPACs up on the board. Let the good times roll. Lucid Motors First off, we […]
2021 AIADA Chairman Steve Gates and CEO Cody Lusk discuss...
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) recently announced Steve Gates as its 2021 Chairman. Gates and AIADA President and CEO Cody Lusk joined CBT News to discuss the direction of the association and future challenges the industry could face in 2021. Gates was introduced to the new Chairman at AIADA’s 51st Annual Meeting, held […]
CARS Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2021 — Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (“CARS” or the “Company”), a leading digital marketplace and solutions provider for the automotive industry, today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. Fourth Quarter Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Establishes Solid Footing for 2021 Second Consecutive Quarter of Growth in Dealer […]
How dealers can build a positive online reputation with customers
In the latest episode of Kain & Co., host David Kain discusses the importance of reputation for automotive dealerships. Kain begins by discussing a study conducted by the Gallup organization. Each December, Gallup conducts a survey, asking U.S. citizens their thoughts on the professional and ethical standards of people in various careers. In the 23 […]
Allyson Witherspoon, CMO of Nissan USA, on launching 10 new models...
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Allyson Witherspoon. Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Nissan USA. Witherspoon joins the...
How dealer franchise laws protect both consumers and dealers –...
Many EV companies, such as Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid, are pushing to bypass franchise laws to sell directly to consumers. Today on CBT News, Jim Appleton joins the show to discuss the potential impact direct sales could have on the industry. Appleton is the President of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR). […]