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%


David Kain

nudging

The Concept of Nudging

- February 28, 2020
We get digitally nudged all the time, but what’s the impact of digital nudging and how effective is it for your dealership website?  David explains by offering up a great...
Tips & Training
video

Creating a Video Culture at Your Dealership

- February 27, 2020
 On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain of Kain Automotive talks about how you can engage with your customers by using the power of video in your...
Shows
vehicle price

Why Vehicle Price is Actually Your Friend

- February 20, 2020
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain explains how giving the customer an actual vehicle price instead of avoiding doing so can actually help in negotiations.   VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: David...
Shows
customers

Meeting Your Customers in Person

- February 19, 2020
 Do you know your neighbors? They probably know you. In this tip of the day, David suggests getting out and meeting your neighbors. You never know who is looking for...
Tips & Training
language

Using the Right Language When Speaking to the Customer

- February 13, 2020
Many headaches can be avoided in the dealership by using the right language with customers. On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about how salespeople and...
Shows
environment

Creating a Comfortable Environment for Your Customer

- February 6, 2020
On today's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain discusses selling the appointment and creating an environment that your customer will be comfortable in.   VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: David Kain : Hello and welcome...
Shows
post-script

Putting a Post-Script After Your Email Signature

- February 4, 2020
 Sending a brief email, but you want to share one last impact thought with your potential customer? David suggests doing this at the end, in the CBT News Tip of...
Tips & Training
voicemail

The Power of Voicemail | 2020 Update

- January 30, 2020
 On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about the power of voicemail during the follow-up and how you can leverage it strategically in your communications. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: David...
Shows
retaining customers

Retaining Customers with Your Smartphone

- January 24, 2020
 We all know using your smartphone for making videos impacts sales, but it’s also good for retaining customers. Sales trainer David Kain, explains how you can increase customer retention using...
Tips & Training
messaging

Inspiring Your Customers Through Messaging

- January 23, 2020
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about how messaging your customers and responding quickly can inspire them to engage with you.   VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: David Kain: Hello, my...
Shows


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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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