TSLA393.820-0.6399%
GM77.255-0.385%
F14.1950.015%
RIVN17.115-0.685%
CYD45.270-0.6%
HMC28.8400.95%
TM180.0703.15001%
CVNA70.7000.11%
PAG206.3755.975%
LAD343.80012.42999%
AN209.1955.655%
GPI328.3708.97%
ABG226.6958.265%
SAH102.9503.22%
TSLA393.820-0.6399%
GM77.255-0.385%
F14.1950.015%
RIVN17.115-0.685%
CYD45.270-0.6%
HMC28.8400.95%
TM180.0703.15001%
CVNA70.7000.11%
PAG206.3755.975%
LAD343.80012.42999%
AN209.1955.655%
GPI328.3708.97%
ABG226.6958.265%
SAH102.9503.22%
TSLA393.820-0.6399%
GM77.255-0.385%
F14.1950.015%
RIVN17.115-0.685%
CYD45.270-0.6%
HMC28.8400.95%
TM180.0703.15001%
CVNA70.7000.11%
PAG206.3755.975%
LAD343.80012.42999%
AN209.1955.655%
GPI328.3708.97%
ABG226.6958.265%
SAH102.9503.22%


carvana

From recon to retail: Passing the baton from the backend to the frontend

- October 18, 2021
Although prices are beginning to ease for used vehicles, inventory levels are still not where they need to be for franchise dealers across the country. With new-vehicle inventory levels at...
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Is having a wholesale profit a bad thing nowadays?

- September 23, 2021
Welcome to this week’s episode of Used Cars Weekly, the original CBT News show dedicated to bringing car dealers best practices and tips for the used car department, in-depth dealer interviews,...
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recon

Carvana & CarMax’s ramped-up reconditioning operations make efficient & lean recon operations an imperative for dealers

- September 20, 2021
Nearly every dealer in the country is feeling the pinch on new and used vehicle inventories, with sellable inventory levels down as much as 70% for some dealers. To offset...
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Glaser

NCADA Pres. Robert Glaser discusses Carvana’s 180-day dealer license suspension

- August 24, 2021
The North Carolina DMV has banned Carvana from selling vehicles in Wake County, where their Raleigh dealership is located. for 180 days. So what does this suspension mean for the...
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Benstock

How car dealers can best position themselves to compete with retailers like Carvana – Paragon Vice Pres. Brian Benstock

- August 18, 2021
Online vehicle retailer Carvana continues to grow at a rapid pace and doubled its first-quarter revenue in 2021. While some dealers have underestimated the company’s influence, our next guest has...
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Carvana's

Carvana betting on online car sales with $500 million investment

- March 19, 2021
The second-largest online auto retailer Carvana highlighted plans to invest another half-billion dollars into its business model. The massive investment comes after a very successful year where the retail chain...
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Digital Retailing - Max Zanan

How digital retailing can help auto dealers compete with industry disruptors

- March 11, 2021
After the events of 2020, dealers understand that modern retailing will involve much more technology and digital offerings to compete with industry disruptors like Vroom and Carvana. Today on the...
Sales & Marketing Featured

The importance of integrating new retail methods into future dealership strategies – Doug Stephens

- January 29, 2021
Today on CBT News, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Doug Stephens, founder and CEO of The Retail Prophet. His company is one of the most well-known consultancies in the...
Sales & Marketing Featured

How car dealers can serve customers in a modern retailing environment – Ron Frey

- January 28, 2021
With the acceleration of digital retailing, car shoppers have drastically changed how they interact with the dealership. Industry expert Ron Frey, principal of RL Frey calls this transformation, the “modern...
Sales & Marketing Featured
auto

Robust Q3 earnings and aggressive hiring for automakers signal industry resilience

- October 30, 2020
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
Daily Automotive News Future of Automotive

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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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