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%


Brian Benstock

week in review

Week In Review: Brian Benstock on What it Takes to Drive an Award-Winning Dealership | How Dealerships Can Enhance Work-Life Balance and Attract More Females to the Industry

- February 22, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, February 22nd, 2019:  Incorporating Your CRM with Your Phone Process to Capitalize on Leads - Mike Haeg Every dealer knows it costs hundreds of dollars...
Daily Newscast
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Brian Benstock on What it Takes to Drive an Award-Winning Dealership | What’s Going on With Trump and Tariffs | When Slow Times Can Actually Help F&I

- February 20, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, February 20th, 2019: Brian Benstock on What it Takes to Drive an Award-Winning Dealership Coming off of a record-breaking 2018, Paragon Automotive became the highest volume dealer...
Daily Newscast
Brian Benstock

Brian Benstock on What it Takes to Drive an Award-Winning Dealership

- February 20, 2019
Coming off of a record-breaking 2018, Paragon Automotive became the highest volume dealer to take home the Precision Team Award for Acura and the President's Award Elite for Honda. We...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

Week In Review: How to Maximize the Profitability of Your Fleet Vehicles | How to Hold on to Front-End Gross and Improve the Overall Health of your Dealership | Four Predictions for the Future from Cox Automotive’s Mobility Study

- February 1, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, February 1st, 2019: How to Hold on to Front-End Gross and Improve the Overall Health of your Dealership - Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda Dealers across...
Daily Newscast
newscast

How to Hold on to Front-End Gross and Improve the Overall Health of your Dealership | Consistent Repair Updates Make for a Better Customer Experience | Effective Ways to Address Difficult Customers

- January 28, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, January 28th, 2019: How to Hold on to Front-End Gross and Improve the Overall Health of your Dealership - Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda Dealers across the country...
Daily Newscast
Front-End Gross

How to Hold on to Front-End Gross and Improve the Overall Health of your Dealership – Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda

- January 28, 2019
Dealers across the country have felt the pressure to hold on to front-end gross as margin compression continues to be a persistent issue. Here to tell us how you can...
Sales & Marketing Featured
female

What the Industry Can Do to Recruit Female Talent in 2019 | New Vehicle Sales to Continue Decline in 2019 | Top 5 Trends For Marketing Strategies In 2019

- January 3, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, January 3rd, 2019: What the Industry Can Do to Recruit Female Talent in 2019 - Lisa Copeland and Brian Benstock On today’s show, we’re very pleased to...
Daily Newscast
dealership

Focusing on the Basics In Your Dealership – Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda

- July 30, 2018
CBT Automotive Network recently caught up with Brain Benstock, GM and VP of Paragon Honda / Paragon Acura, and discussed why it is important that dealers check in regularly  on their dealership,...
Management & Leadership Auto News
newscast

Brian Benstock: How Paragon Honda Uses Technology to Properly Serve Their Market | Why Dealerships Should Consistently Train Their Staff

- April 20, 2018
On today's CBT Newscast for Friday, April 20th, 2018: How Paragon Honda Uses Technology to Properly Serve Their Market - Brian Benstock Can you imagine the day when your customers can ask...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Transitioning to Your Future Business Model | 3 Core Beliefs Individuals On Winning Teams Have | CFRA Research Analyst Weighs in on Auto Sales and Ford | Tune in and Profit – Female Customers Communicate Differently Than Men

- May 25, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, May 25, 2017: Transitioning to Your Future Business Model - Brian Benstock, GM Paragon Honda Jim Fitzpatrick had to a chance to speak with Brian Benstock, GM/Vice...
Daily Newscast Auto 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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2026 Subaru Outback: Rugged evolution meets everyday practicality
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Tesla is winning the self-driving race – so why is Washington trying to slow it down?
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Cox Automotive to acquire Fullpath to expand AI-driven marketing, data capabilities
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Detroit 3 release CEO pay, Tesla bets big on self-driving tech, Near-new used car sales soar
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Tesla ramps up AI spending to $25B, signals near-term cash pressure
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