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%


CDK Global

service

CDK Global’s Kim Saylor on how car dealers can up their service game

- August 12, 2021
CDK Global has recently released data that hones in on what car dealers can do to win back and keep their service customers. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome...
Fixed-Ops Publishing Partners
payment

Why your car dealership should consider modernizing customer payment platforms – Joe Tautges & Fred Fordin, CDK Global

- July 14, 2021
As originally reported here on CBT News, CDK Global recently announced a new payment platform for car dealerships. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Joe Tautges, Chief Operating Officer...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
chat

Are you using online tools effectively? It might be time for a self-audit

- July 7, 2021
According to Insider Intelligence, it’s predicted that consumer retail spending that results from website chat widgets will be as much as $142 billion, fifty times more than it was in...
Sales & Marketing Articles
remote

Is there a case for remote vehicle servicing?

- June 30, 2021
According to the 2020 NADA Data Financial Profile, dealers commonly expect around three of every ten dollars of net profit to be generated by the service department. Another goal that’s...
Auto News Daily Automotive News
payment platform

CDK Global announces launch of new payment platform, CDK OnePay

- June 17, 2021
Technology solutions firm CDK Global has unveiled its new CDK OnePay, which will serve as a revolutionary payment platform for dealerships. CDK Global partnered with payment software developer Global Payments...
Auto News Sales & Marketing
CDK Global

CDK Global enters digital retailing with Roadster acquisition

- June 4, 2021
For more than 40 years, CDK Global has been a dominant force in the automotive industry with widely adopted solutions for all facets of dealership operations. On Wednesday, June 2,...
Daily Automotive News Articles

What will CDK Global’s virtual 20 groups look like beyond the pandemic? – Fred Fordin, VP of Dealer Professional Services

- May 20, 2021
As we transition back into more in-person interactions, many are wondering what will remain and what could become a thing of the past. On today’s show, we’re talking to Fred...
Daily Automotive News Featured

Virtual 20 groups create new possibilities for continuous improvement

- March 8, 2021
Have you ever thought of joining a 20 Group to understand how your dealership can optimize workflow, people, processes and tools to drive more revenue? If so, what stopped you?...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
How CDK Global is making sense...Mahesh Shah

How CDK Global is making sense of Big Data and passing along actionable insights to auto dealers

- February 23, 2021
Joining us today is Mahesh Shah, Chief Product and Technology Officer of CDK Global, to discuss how CDK plans to transform the automotive industry with its latest data-driven platforms and...
Featured Headlines

CDK Global’s Kathy Gilbert discusses advocating for minority dealers and helping them achieve their goals

- February 8, 2021
As dealers prepare for the 2021 NADA virtual show, we're joined by Kathy Gilbert, Senior Director of Minority Dealers & Women Retail at CDK Global. CDK Global has been serving the...
Management & Leadership Daily Automotive 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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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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