TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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CBT Automotive Network Announces Departure of Co-Anchor Joe Gumm

- March 27, 2018
March 26, 2018, Atlanta, GA - CBT Automotive Network, would like to announce the departure of Joe Gumm, one of the network's co-anchors. This change will be effective immediately. Since joining...
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AIADA

AIADA Announces Brad Strong As 2018 Chairman

- March 25, 2018
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) announced that Brad Strong will serve as its 2018 Chairman. Strong accepted the position in February of 2018 yet formally announced such to the...
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The Power of One – John O’Leary

- January 10, 2018
When John O'Leary was 9 years old, he suffered burns over 100% of his body and was expected to die. He is now a national bestselling author and inspirational speaker,...
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email marketing

Conquest email campaign driving quality leads and feet on the ground

- July 5, 2017
 On today’s edition of Auto Marketing Now Brian welcomes Michael Jaber, Founder of Advantage Dealer Services who specialize in email marketing. Some topics discussed are the importance of quality web traffic,...
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body language

Sales Tips from Body Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown (Part 2)

- May 24, 2017
On Today's Episode of On the Mark, Mark welcomes Dr. Jack Brown to the show. Dr. Brown is a leading authority and expert on body language and non-verbal communication. Mark...
Sales & Marketing Shows

Sales Tips from Body Language Expert Dr. Jack Brown

- May 17, 2017
On Today's Episode of On the Mark, Mark welcomes Dr. Jack Brown to the show. Dr. Brown is a leading authority and expert on body language and non-verbal communication. Mark...
Sales & Marketing Shows

Daily Newscast: Mark Fields, Subprime market “not a bubble” | Challenges facing car dealers in Q2 | Dealership Employment Sets Record | 4 Core Leadership Theories

- April 18, 2017
In Today's CBT Newscast for Tuesday April 18, 2017: Mark Fields: Subprime market "not a bubble" right now In this interview from CNBC at the recent New York Auto Show, Ford Motor CEO Mark Fields...
Daily Newscast
Cox Automotive

Cox’s Mark O’Neil on Tesla, technology, used cars, online sales process, and industry trends

- April 13, 2017
  Earlier this week Jim Fitzpatrick sat down with Mark O’Neil, COO at Cox Automotive, at the J.D. Power Summit in New York to discuss the future of the retail auto...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
follow-up

How much follow-up are you doing?

- April 6, 2017
  On Today’s Tip of the Day, Cory Mosley challenges you to stretch yourself. Are you going the extra mile for follow-up?
Sales & Marketing Tips & Training

Jon Acuff Keynote: The 4 things your dealership needs to navigate change

- March 27, 2017
  Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of five books including his most recent, Do Over. For 18 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the...
Sales & Marketing Auto News

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