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: September 14, 2021

- September 14, 2021
Featured Interview: How this Calif. dealer principal is acclimating to current auto industry challenges Many car dealers we've spoken to recently, say they are experiencing record sales and profits in today’s market....
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CBT automotive newscast: September 13, 2021

- September 13, 2021
Featured Interview: How to handle and overcome car sales objections with today's buyers How do you handle objections in today’s marketplace? Joining us today is Sean Gardner, instructor and sales trainer with...
Daily Newscast
AutoNation sells remaining ..Friday 5

JP Morgan enters alliance with this automaker and which digital retailing company raised $30M?

- September 10, 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: September 10, 2021

- September 10, 2021
Featured Interview: Experian's Melinda Zabritski reveals trends from the Q2 State of the Automotive Finance Market report The auto finance market is returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to Experian’s Q2 State of...
Daily Newscast
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How car dealers can be proactive when stocking their used-car inventory

- September 9, 2021
On the latest episode of Used Cars Weekly, host Jasen Rice discusses stocking and how dealers can be proactive in their stocking instead of reactive. Stocking used-car inventory is a...
Sales & Marketing Headlines

CBT automotive newscast: September 9, 2021

- September 9, 2021
Featured Interview: Chairwoman Annette Sykora discusses NADA's Emergency Relief Fund to help dealers in need Hurricane Ida devastated many on the Gulf Coast before making its way into the Northeast. As residents...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: September 8, 2021

- September 8, 2021
Featured Interview: How Lexus dealer Peter Cooper is rethinking the luxury auto business model Dealers have seen record sales and profits throughout the last year with less inventory so how are things...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: September 7, 2021

- September 7, 2021
Featured Interview: Auto retail consultant Laurie Foster on effective ways to attract talent in today's competitive market There has been an influx of positions needed to be filled across retail automotive. Companies...
Daily Newscast

CBT automotive newscast: September 6, 2021

- September 6, 2021
Featured Interview: How this independent car dealer is capitalizing on the strong used car market Over the last year, COVID-19 has impacted the way we sell cars and operate our businesses. The...
Daily Newscast
AutoNation sells remaining ..Friday 5

Rivian files for IPO and Goldman Sachs expands automotive portfolio with $110M investment

- September 3, 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...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News

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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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