TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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Ford furthers investment in AV tech, DealerBuilt acquires marketing intelligence platform

- May 6, 2022
Welcome to this episode 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...
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parts suppliers

Soaring commodity costs signal price increases for vehicle parts

- May 6, 2022
Over the past two years, commodity costs have spiked between 200 and 300%, and parts suppliers are feeling the heat. Bosch announced during their annual news earnings conference on Wednesday...
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Fed

Fed raises interest rates by half a percentage point, aims to cool inflation

- May 5, 2022
On Wednesday, May 4, the Federal Reserve announced another target interest rate hike intending to quell inflation wreaking havoc American economy. The Fed's target rate range jumps from 0.75% to...
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service customers

8 strategies for winning over out-of-warranty service customers

- May 5, 2022
While the average passenger vehicle on the road in the U.S. today is increasing in age – hitting more than 12 years old in 2020 – the number of annual...
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Lyft

Lyft shares drop due to driver incentives and Q2 projections

- May 5, 2022
Lyft shares dropped 25% this week after the rideshare service released its first-quarter results and announced it would likely not reach Wall Street's expectations for the second quarter. The company said it...
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Elon Musk startup now valued at $5.6B, electric vehicle charging company raises $125M

- April 29, 2022
Welcome to this episode 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...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News
Automotive Ventures EVs startups connected car Buick CES

This battery tech startup raised $12M and Optibus acquires a SaaS provider to expand in North America

- April 22, 2022
Welcome to this episode 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...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News
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Automotive Ventures March Madness winner announced and a look at the world’s first crypto-enabled dashcam

- April 15, 2022
Welcome to this episode 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...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News

2 emerging buyer personas that auto marketers should keep an eye on

- April 14, 2022
The past few years in the retail automotive space have been filled with uncertainty for many dealers, but experts are saying that despite this uncertainty, consumers are still searching and...
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Brookfield to acquire CDK Global in blockbuster deal and total funding for Turo tops $500M

- April 8, 2022
Welcome to this episode 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...
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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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