TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%
TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%
TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%


Becky Nixon

newscast

Creating successful pay structures for technicians | Voice Search Engine Optimization | The Potential impact Ridesharing could have on auto sales

- September 29, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Friday, September 29th, 2017:   Becky Nixon: Creating successful pay structures for technicians For almost seven weeks, Chicago area dealership mechanics were on strike. Almost 2,000 mechanics at...
Daily Newscast
parts reconciliation

How Important is the monthly parts reconciliation?

- September 26, 2017
Every dollar that comes through the parts department goes through the dealership's accounting process. So just how important is the monthly parts reconciliation? Becky answers that question and more on...
Daily Newscast
female customers

Retaining Female Customers

- September 13, 2017
Have you stopped to think about the retention you would get from female customers if you just took a little more time to explain certain processes?  Becky explains the benefits.
Tips & Training
communication

Internal Communication

- September 12, 2017
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Becky talks about how the way you handle communication between your departments can have a direct impact on whether or not you...
Daily Newscast
express service

Building growth through express service

- August 15, 2017
Many customers go to secondary maintenance facilities for service on their car nowadays. On this week's installment of the Weekly Tune-Up, Becky explains how keeping up with the times can...
Daily Newscast
factory maintenance

Is Factory Maintenance Affecting Hours Per RO?

- July 17, 2017
With all the technical innovations now available in the modern automobile, it stands to reason there would be a corresponding effect on the maintenance requirements that would help reduce costs...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
newscast

Should there be concern over subprime loans? | Four Ways To Build Lasting Customer Relationships | 3 Reasons Why There’s a Shortage in Auto Mechanics | Transparency as a competitive advantage: Is it time to change?

- June 5, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Monday, June 5th, 2017: Should there be concern over subprime loans? Scott Adams, President of Adams Automotive Group in Kansas City, told CNBC's Power Lunch that he's...
Daily Newscast Auto News
mechanics

3 Reasons Why There’s a Shortage in Auto Mechanics

- June 5, 2017
CBT's Joe Gumm sat down with Fixed-Ops guru and host of the Weekly Tune-Up, Becky Nixon, to talk about the decreasing number of mechanics in the automotive industry.
Fixed-Ops Auto News
newscast

Creating the Best Customer Experience | 5 Ways Leaders Strengthen And Prepare Their Teams For Change | Hiring Outside the Auto Industry | Are you Talking in Terms the Customer Understands?

- May 31, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Wednesday, May 31, 2017: Elise Kephart: Creating the Best Experience for Customers Joe sits down with leads/follow-up expert Elise Kephart as she offers her expertise on creating...
Daily Newscast Auto News
service drive

Service Drive: Are you Talking in Terms the Customer Understands?

- May 31, 2017
If you have ever been on a computer support call with someone who is totally immersed in the world of technology and is speaking in what seems like a foreign...
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops

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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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