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%


automotive

digital retailing

Practical Solutions to Help Dealers Solve Their Most Frequent Digital Retailing Dilemmas – Mo Zahabi, Cox Automotive

- October 29, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Mo Zahabi, Senior Director of Product Consulting at Cox Automotive. In this segment, Mo and Jim continue their conversation about how dealerships...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
breast cancer awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How Dealerships and OEMs Across the Country Showed Their Support

- October 28, 2019
From pink key chains to custom Mustangs, car dealerships across the country pitched in to bring awareness to breast cancer this October.  With one in eight women at risk of developing...
Management & Leadership Auto News
performance

Where Performance is Measured and Reported, Performance Improves!

- October 28, 2019
In any arena, business or sport, top performers are identified through constant, ongoing performance evaluations. If you can’t evaluate their performance, then how can you identify their status as a...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
veterans

Veterans: The Talent Pool Your Dealership Shouldn’t Miss Out On

- October 25, 2019
Most of us have seen advertisements for companies that hire veterans who have served in the U.S. military and are re-entering the workforce as a civilian. Many corporations, including Coca...
Management & Leadership Auto News
social media

Dealership Social Media Marketing: Four Questions to Determine if a Social Media Platform is Worth It

- October 25, 2019
When it comes to social media, it is reasonable to wonder if it is necessary. Ultimately, it is an excellent practice to question everything when it comes to the marketing...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
used-car market

Fast Talk: Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Discuss Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership

- October 24, 2019
 In this segment of Fast Talk, vAuto's Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes discuss the challenges dealers face as rising pressure of expenses coupled with the diminishing grosses, continue to compress...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
buy-sell market

What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry – Ryan Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors

- October 23, 2019
On today's show, we're pleased to welcome back Ryan Kerrigan, managing director of Kerrigan Advisors. In this segment, Ryan and Jim discuss the state of auto retail's buy-sell market, consolidation...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
David Kain

Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership – David Kain, Kain Automotive

- October 22, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain, auto industry expert, owner of Kain Automotive, and host of Kain and Company right here on CBT News. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick:...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Glenn Pasch

The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong – Glenn Pasch, PCG Digital

- October 21, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Glenn Pasch, auto marketing expert, industry thought leader, and CEO of PCG Digital. Glenn is no stranger to CBT News and always...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Jeff Havens

The Keys to Creating a Healthy and Vibrant Culture in Your Dealership From the Top Down – Jeff Havens, Author of “Unleash Your Inner Tyrant”

- October 17, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Jeff Havens, business development trainer and author of the best selling book, “Unleash Your Inner Tyrant!” In the segment, Jim and Jeff...
Management & Leadership Auto News

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