TSLA386.930-7.53%
GM76.630-1.01%
F14.120-0.06%
RIVN16.614-1.1858%
CYD45.020-0.85%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.310-1.28%
PAG206.3905.99%
LAD341.3459.975%
AN209.0255.485%
GPI327.4408.04%
ABG226.7608.33%
SAH102.4202.69%
TSLA386.930-7.53%
GM76.630-1.01%
F14.120-0.06%
RIVN16.614-1.1858%
CYD45.020-0.85%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.310-1.28%
PAG206.3905.99%
LAD341.3459.975%
AN209.0255.485%
GPI327.4408.04%
ABG226.7608.33%
SAH102.4202.69%
TSLA386.930-7.53%
GM76.630-1.01%
F14.120-0.06%
RIVN16.614-1.1858%
CYD45.020-0.85%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.310-1.28%
PAG206.3905.99%
LAD341.3459.975%
AN209.0255.485%
GPI327.4408.04%
ABG226.7608.33%
SAH102.4202.69%


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Interpreting car dealership data to improve long-term business performance – Tracy Fred & Elton O’Neal, Cox Automotive

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On today’s show, we’re talking about car dealership data security. We’re pleased to welcome Tracy Fred, Vice President of Cox Automotive brands VinSolutions, Xtime, and Dealertrack DMS. We’re also joined...
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Will the automotive retail industry continue its upward momentum through 2021? – Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press

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As we see car dealers and OEMs become more proactive and technology continues to evolve, There’s no room to be left behind in today’s market. Today on CBT News, host...
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Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Charlie Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive. Chesbrough joins the show to recap results...
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How car dealerships can improve efficiency with remote work policies – Adam Robinson, Hireology

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Ford recently announced a hybrid remote work model for its employees indefinitely. Salaried employees can continue to work from home, but will go into the office for meetings or workshops...
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Why car dealers need a versatile staff to meet the demands of modern retailing – David Kain

- April 19, 2021
Many car dealers are doing more with fewer people in today’s market. This is leading to day-to-day roles in the dealership combining like never before. Today on CBT News, guest...
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Why building trust can be a car dealer’s strongest tool for problem-solving – David Horsager, Best-selling author

- April 16, 2021
Every great relationship is rooted in trust. If a customer does not trust you or your business they will most likely take their money elsewhere. On today’s show, we welcome...
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one-price selling

How a one-price selling model can improve overall dealership operations – Mark Rikess

- April 15, 2021
On today’s show we’re talking to Mark Rikess, Founder of Digital Air Strike and CEO of The Rikess Group, a training and consulting group focused on helping car dealers implement...
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How car dealers can improve their sales strategies through modern retailing – Victor Antonio

- April 15, 2021
Digital retailing and virtual engagements are on the rise after the shutdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, car dealers are examining changes in selling strategies related to...
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Building trust with online car shoppers through transparency

- April 7, 2021
For most car dealerships, building trust with car shoppers has proven to be a major obstacle to overcome. According to the December 2020 Honesty and Ethics in Professions Gallup Poll,...
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