TSLA388.960-5.5%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.180-1.41%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%
TSLA388.960-5.5%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.180-1.41%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%
TSLA388.960-5.5%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.180-1.41%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%


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What’s next for Buick after General Motors dealership buyouts?

- September 9, 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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EV startups struggle to keep costs down, Porsche IPO seeks $85 billion valuation

- September 2, 2022
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CBT automotive newscast: August 29, 2022

- August 29, 2022
 Inside Automotive: Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke breaks down findings from Cox Automotive's Q2 Dealer Sentiment Index Cox Automotive released its Q2 Dealer Sentiment Index, which provides a current view of dealer sentiment...
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Market correction & auto tech company valuations

- August 26, 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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CBT automotive newscast: August 26, 2022

- August 26, 2022
 Inside Automotive: Dealer Aaron Zeigler on the pre-owned market, EV adoption, and vehicle affordability Every dealer wants to see their sales improve, but what are you doing to get there? Joining us...
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CBT automotive newscast: August 25, 2022

- August 25, 2022
 Inside Automotive: Dealer Andy Wright weighs in on OEM direct-to-consumer selling models We are hearing even more buzz surrounding the direct-to-consumer model that EV makers and some of the top OEMs are...
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CBT automotive newscast: August 24, 2022

- August 24, 2022
 Inside Automotive: Dealer Chris Saraceno on business today: 'We have to focus on what we can control' Despite rising interest rates, inflation, and concerns about vehicle affordability, nothing seems to shake the...
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How is the public responding to new FTC proposed rules? Companies to watch: Cognition Digital & Natrion

- August 19, 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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Special Edition: DeLorean CEO Joost de Vries shares details about upcoming Alpha5 EV launch

- August 12, 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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