TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


car-buying process

prices

As incentives drop and prices rise, how can dealers convert shoppers to buyers?

- November 12, 2021
For the first time as an industry, the average transaction price for new vehicles scratched its way across the $46,000 mark according to Kelley Blue Book data. At $46,036, it’s...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News
digital retailing

Digital retailing is STILL not plug-and-play

- November 5, 2021
The adoption of digital retailing tools by dealerships during the pandemic was something to see. We were forced to disrupt our normal business model, and technology gave us the tools...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
Roger Love

3 key elements car dealers need to focus on for digital retailing

- October 19, 2021
On the latest episode of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes sits down with Client Success Director of AutoFi, Michelle Taylor. Lopes gets straight to the point and asks...
Sales & Marketing Featured
Bickart

OfferLogix EVP Aaron Bickart on the importance of offering a seamless car buying experience

- October 19, 2021
At the dealership level and more importantly online, consumers want to get to the bottom line and want their payments to be exact. This is where OfferLogix steps in. Their...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
car buying experience

The 7 most effective words to use when closing a deal

- October 18, 2021
On the latest episode of Straight Talk, host David Lewis, President of David Lewis & Associates, talks about the seven most effective words, when closing a car deal. Lewis says he's probably...
Sales & Marketing Headlines
Tautges

COO Joe Tautges shares recap of CDK Global’s first conference

- October 11, 2021
CDK Global recently held its first conference known as CDK Connect, an event filled with industry experts, breakout sessions, and so much more. Joining us now to give us a...
Daily Automotive News Publishing Partners
service

How to get customers to come back for the first service

- August 24, 2021
It’s easy to think that a manufacturer’s free maintenance plan is enough to bring someone in for the first service if you just had one to offer. If you don’t...
Fixed-Ops Articles
video

5 simple ways to master the professional F&I video call

- August 11, 2021
There was a time when no dealership (and certainly not F&I) thought much about handling any part of the car-buying process over video, but here we are. Deals had always...
F&I Articles
marketing

Five Ways YouTube Can Fit into Your Dealership’s Marketing Strategy

- October 10, 2019
You may think YouTube is only for cat videos, video game walkthroughs, and beauty tutorials, but car buyers have turned the platform into a prime resource. Many times, their buying...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
car buying process

Simplifying the Car Buying Process for Your Customers

- July 26, 2018
  On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain invites James Tom, Senior Vice President for Hearst Auto, to discuss how Hearst Auto and Car and Driver can help...
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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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