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%


autonomous vehicles

autonomous vehicles

Is There a Lack of Enthusiasm for Autonomous Vehicles?

- August 21, 2018
From Isaac Asimov’s short story Sally to the famous Batmobile, autonomous vehicles have captured the imaginations of many since the invention of the car. The idea of cars driving us...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
autonomous vehicles

How Dealerships Can Win Against Autonomous Vehicles

- May 16, 2018
Once believed to be the stuff of science fiction, autonomous vehicles are predicted to soon be mainstays of the road. Pilot programs by Uber and Google show that fully autonomous...
Management & Leadership Auto News
Pollak

Dale Pollak, Founder of vAuto: “There Will Be A Significant Transformation’’

- April 2, 2018
“In the near to intermittent term, we are on a brink of a down cycle’’, Dale Pollak, Founder of vAuto, said in a recent interview with CBT News, where he...
Daily Automotive News Featured
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Overlooked Contributors Of A Successful Dealership | Ford’s Future With Autonomous Vehicles | Harry Hynekamp: Customer Experience is The Priority

- March 1, 2018
  On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, March 1st, 2018: Overlooked Contributors Of A Successful Dealership Dealers can spend large amounts of money and energy on marketing campaigns, website development, and consumer-friendly technologies...
Daily Newscast
self-driving

California Self-Driving Report May Validate Consumer Concerns

- February 6, 2018
Would you allow your car to take control of your commute? This is the question many car buyers are still wrestling with. While, companies like Tesla, Waymo, and even Ford...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

The profit you’re missing if you overlook Winter maintenance | Why more automakers are turning to this type of service | What consumers really think of autonomous vehicles

- January 29, 2018
  On today's CBT Newscast for Monday, January 29th, 2018: Becky Nixon: The profit you’re missing if you overlook Winter maintenance Say the low today in Atlanta is 26 degrees and the high...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Bill Wittenmyer: What works best: Human connection or technology? | 3 things that will be game-changers in the future of auto | What does connected retail really mean? 

- November 30, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, November 30th, 2017: Bill Wittenmyer: What works best: Human connection or technology? There has always been a battle between what still works when it comes to...
Daily Newscast
Tesla

Tesla Fails to Meet Predictions on Autonomous Technology

- November 23, 2017
Have you ever made the drive from Los Angeles to New York? If you have or have ever thought about making the trip, how would you feel if you never...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
self-driving cars

Will Self-Driving Cars be the Demise of the Auto Dealer?

- November 15, 2017
Steve Jobs, CEO, and co-founder of Apple had an interesting philosophy of figuring out what customers wanted. He felt it was Apple’s mission to bring consumers what they desired before...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

Exclusive Interview with NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli | Tesla Reaches Deal to Build Factory in China | Car Buyers Are Ready to Embrace Autonomous Vehicles, New Edmunds Report Reveals

- October 25, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Wednesday, October 25th, 2017: Exclusive Interview with NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick invites NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli to discuss topics including the NADA's hurricane relief...
Daily Newscast

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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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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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