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

customer success

The Value CDK Global’s Customer Success Model is Bringing to Dealers – John Hickey & Michael Seeman

- February 26, 2020
At NADA 2020 in sunny Las Vegas, host Jim Fitzpatrick was joined by John Hickey and Michael Seeman from CDK Global. John is the Executive Vice President of North America...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News
customer rewards

How CDK Global’s New Customer Rewards Program Compares to Others in the Industry

- February 24, 2020
Recently, the CBT Automotive Network was on-location at NADA 2020 in sunny Las Vegas where host Jim Fitzpatrick discussed CDK Global's new customer rewards program with Bob Marvin and Leigh...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News
bill wittenmyer

Bill Wittenmyer Discusses Elead’s Brand Refresh, New Partnerships, and The Need to Re-vamp Your CRM

- February 13, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Bill Wittenmyer, Vice President of Sales, Layered Apps and Competitive Accounts for elead, a well-known CRM solutions company in the retail automotive...
Management & Leadership Daily Automotive News
newscast

Week In Review: How This Dealer Takes Whole New Approach to Employee Retention & Customer Experience | Unlock Additional Finance and Service Revenue with a Comprehensive BDC Strategy

- November 8, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, November 8th, 2019: How ReconVelocity is Helping Dealers Get Their Vehicles Retail-Ready Faster - Hugh Hathcock & Chris Slaydon On today's show, we pleased to...
Daily Newscast

Bill Wittenmyer Discusses CRM Management, Growing Your BDC, and the Impact of Digital Retailing

- November 5, 2019
 On today’s show, we welcome back Bill Wittenmyer, partner and Vice President of sales and operations for Elead CRM, a CDK Global company. Jim and Bill discuss why the majority...
Sales & Marketing Featured
CDK

CDK Global Names Scott Thompson Senior Vice President, Business Leader, CRM and Layered Applications

- October 7, 2019
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – October 7, 2019 – CDK Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDK), a leading retail automotive technology company, today announced that Scott Thompson, 58, has joined its executive leadership team...
Auto News Articles
ransomware

How To Improve Cybersecurity and Prevent Ransomware Attacks at Your Dealership – Dean Crutchfield, CDK Global

- September 24, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Dean Crutchfield, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CDK Global. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Hi everyone. I'm Jim Fitzpatrick. Thanks so much for...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

Why Dealers Should Invest in More Training for Their F&I Staff | Generate More Fixed Ops Revenue Using John Fairchild’s 5 Step TO Strategy | How These Dealerships Leverage Technology In Order to Improve the Sales Process

- August 2, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, August 2nd, 2019: Why Dealers Should Invest in More Training for Their F&I Staff – Adam Marburger & Paul Brown, Ascent Dealer Solutions (Part...
Daily Newscast
Female Dealership Experience

The Benefits of Understanding and Improving the Female Dealership Experience – Kathy Gilbert, CDK Global

- July 31, 2019
 It’s no secret that the auto retail industry has traditionally been male-dominated, however, there are some key industry players looking to increase female presence in the dealership and beyond. To...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

The Benefits of Understanding and Improving the Female Dealership Experience – Kathy Gilbert | Eight New and Exciting Car Tech Features Dealers Should Know About | 7 New and Exciting Trends in Automotive Manufacturing and Retailing

- July 31, 2019
 Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, July 31st, 2019: The Benefits of Understanding and Improving the Female Dealership Experience - Kathy Gilbert, CDK Global It’s no secret that the auto retail industry has...
Daily Newscast

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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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