TSLA388.960-5.5%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.140-1.45%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%
TSLA388.960-5.5%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.140-1.45%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%
TSLA388.960-5.5%
GM76.830-0.81%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.685-1.1152%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.3502.43%
CVNA69.140-1.45%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.6257.255%
AN208.6835.1425%
GPI326.9507.55%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.3802.65%


economy

rental

Hertz navigating bankruptcy, but rental car industry expecting growth

- September 14, 2020
The goliath car rental corporation Hertz Global Holdings continues to battle their way through bankruptcy proceedings post-COVID. On May 22, 2020, Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection in the throes of...
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Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke breaks down current auto industry data

- September 14, 2020
Data and trends in retail automotive can often fluctuate depending on who you ask so to help us sort through the latest information is Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist for Cox...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
time

Time, A Major Reason for Higher PRU During COVID-19

- July 20, 2020
Way back in March when COVID-19 shutdowns rolled across the US (seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it?) dealerships were one of the businesses that took an immediate hit....
F&I Auto News
Las Vegas

Positive Steps for Economy in Nevada as Las Vegas Reopening

- June 8, 2020
At the stroke of Midnight on June 4th, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino welcomed their first guests back to the tables. The Stratosphere observation tower opened as well, and a...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Cox Automotive

Are Auto Sales on the Road to Recovery? Cox Automotive’s Industry Analysts Weigh In

- April 27, 2020
As part of our ongoing coverage of the Coronavirus, we’re pleased to welcome three of Cox Automotive’s top industry economists and analysts including Jonathan Smoke, Charlie Chesbrough, and Zo Rahim....
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News
fixed-ops

How Dealers Can Support Fixed-Ops through the Coronavirus Pandemic

- April 6, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic stretches from weeks into months, dealers are shifting focus from short-term fixes to long-term plans in order to adapt to the lengthening economic restrictions. As car...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
2019

CBT Automotive Newscast for December 9, 2019

- December 9, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, December 9th, 2019: What November Sales Numbers Indicate for the Close of 2019 Here to give us an overview of this November's numbers and what we can...
Daily Newscast
customers

Is The Automotive Industry Forgetting How To Connect?

- December 2, 2019
If you stay current with articles on marketing or business in general, you cannot miss the pundits discussing the new face of business –technology, connectivity, speed and customization. I am...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Recession

3 Ways to Make Sure Your F&I Staff Are Ready for Another Recession…Just In Case

- September 12, 2019
Anyone who was alive in the years 2007-2009 remembers very well the crash of the stock market, the stories of Bear Stearns and AIG employees being walked out of their...
F&I Auto News
CPO

Dealers Turn to CPO Vehicles as High Prices and Interest Rates Push Sales Down – Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB

- April 8, 2019
The first quarter of the fiscal year is officially over, and there are a lot of numbers and trends to break down. Here to talk to us more about March’s...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News

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