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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CBT automotive newscast: October 28, 2021

- October 28, 2021
Inside Automotive: How car dealers can best showcase their value on Twitter Virtually everyone in the automotive industry has been talking about the chip and inventory shortage and its impact. But not...
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CBT automotive newscast: October 27, 2021

- October 27, 2021
Inside Automotive: Erin Kerrigan on what's happening in the buy-sell market today What does the incredible year of buy/sell activity we’ve seen mean for the OEMs? On today’s show, we’re joined by...
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CBT automotive newscast: October 26, 2021

- October 26, 2021
Inside Automotive: Morgan Automotive's Brett Morgan discusses the group's latest acquisition It has been an incredibly active year of acquisitions in retail automotive. The latest news coming from Morgan Auto Group of...
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CBT automotive newscast: October 25, 2021

- October 25, 2021
Inside Automotive: CultureWise's David Friedman on the critical behaviors that build employee trust As leaders and business owners, many of us think about the importance of building trust with our customers, but...
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AutoTech’s Got Talent winner joins the Friday 5 and the insurance space continues to be white hot

- October 22, 2021
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...
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CBT automotive newscast: October 22, 2021

- October 22, 2021
Inside Automotive: Chief Enthusiasm Officer Kenya Rutland on how to build diversity and inclusion in your dealership After the nation’s civil unrest last summer, you may have noticed many companies making the...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: October 21, 2021

- October 21, 2021
Inside Automotive: 10 things that can harm your relationships with customers I'll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again & Again is out now! In the latest book from...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: October 20, 2021

- October 20, 2021
Inside Automotive: Lexus dealer Peter Cooper on the future of OEM ad associations Many dealers have dialed back their marketing efforts as we continue to deal with shortages and high profits in...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: October 19, 2021

- October 19, 2021
Inside Automotive: The difference between a 'deal killer' and a 'deal pauser' when handling client objections Consumers today have more options than ever before leading to many of you dealing with client...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: October 18, 2021

- October 18, 2021
Inside Automotive: What is 'proactive service' and why it is important for your car dealership? Don’t miss the opportunity for your organization to offer a service that is proactive as opposed to...
Daily Newscast

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