TSLA388.881-5.579%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.110-0.07%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.245-1.345%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%
TSLA388.881-5.579%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.110-0.07%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.245-1.345%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%
TSLA388.881-5.579%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.110-0.07%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.245-1.345%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%


automotive

[Webinar] How to Increase Online Conversions by Increasing Return Visitors

- May 30, 2017
Dealerships spend hundreds of thousands of dollars each year trying to attract new web traffic to their website, yet studies have shown that the most engaged web traffic comes from visitors...
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David Booth

What Makes a Frictionless Transaction? – David Booth, GM of Shottenkirk Chrysler

- May 29, 2017
Recently, Joe had the pleasure of speaking with David Booth, GM of Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Atlanta. David's progressive customer experience initiatives have gained him a reputation for success...
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appraisals

Dealers and Shoppers Remain Far Apart on Trade Appraisals – Black Book Survey

- May 23, 2017
Black Book, a division of Hearst Business Media unveiled April 27, 2017 results from its latest survey which took the pulse of how consumers and car shoppers view the importance...
Daily Automotive News Auto News

April 2017 Auto Sales Totals

- May 3, 2017
  CBT News Anchor Joe Gumm reports on U.S. automotive sales totals for the month of April 2017. The seasonally adjusted, annualized sales rate was 16.8 million. Starting with domestic non-luxury...
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first impression

Full interview with Steve Lind, Sr. VP AutoTrader on used car profits and creating a seamless transaction

- April 21, 2017
At the recent J.D.Power Summit in New York, CBT's CEO Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Steve Lind, Senior Vice President AutoTrader. AutoTrader, owned by Cox Automotive is the most visited...
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automated tech

Consumer Trust in Automated Tech Decreasing: WardsAuto

- April 21, 2017
As we edge closer to a day when vehicles will be able to drive themselves, J.D. Power finds consumer trust in the technology that will make it possible is eroding. Comparing...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
manage time

People Who Manage Their Time Well Follow These 3 Rules

- April 12, 2017
I’m sure you are constantly told to manage your time better, because it boosts your efficiency, saves time, and reduces stress. Everyone knows the benefits of better time management, but...
Management & Leadership Auto News
leader

6 Things That Will Make You (and Your Manager) a Better Leader

- April 11, 2017
According to Glenn Llopis, a contributor to Forbes.com, there are distinct differences between managers and leaders. However, the new workplace is starting to see the interconnectedness of managers and leaders...
Management & Leadership Auto News
telematics

What is Telematics & how does it benefit your dealership?

- April 6, 2017
  In this interview, Joe speaks with Gary Tucker, CEO of Zubie, to find out more about telematics and the solutions Zubie provides. Zubie offers a telematics OBD2 dongle that transmits...
Daily Automotive News Auto News

Jon Acuff Keynote: The 4 things your dealership needs to navigate change

- March 27, 2017
  Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of five books including his most recent, Do Over. For 18 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the...
Sales & Marketing Auto News

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