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%


EVs

Ford

Ford valuation breaks $100 billion for the first time as Wall Street backs electric plans

- January 17, 2022
On Thursday, Ford’s stock price coasted upward to just over $25 per share, pushing its market value past the $100 billion-dollar mark for the first time ever. The market movement...
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CNCDA Pres. Brian Maas on current dealer concerns and amending Calif.’s Private Attorneys General Act

- January 14, 2022
Dealer Associations across the country are hitting the ground running in this new year. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Brian Maas, President of the California New Car Dealers...
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Tesla

Tesla surpasses Q4 projections despite obstacles

- January 5, 2022
Tesla is continuing to maintain its ownership of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, as a report this week indicated the automaker had delivered 308,600 Tesla vehicles in Q4 2021. This...
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F&I

What a rise in EV sales means for F&I long-term

- December 29, 2021
The rise of the EV or electric vehicle has made an almost immediate impact on the automotive industry and on dealerships. They are sold with a different buyer in mind...
F&I Articles
Finkelmeyer

Cox Automotive’s Brian Finkelmeyer shares his 2022 outlook on EVs, used car values, and more

- December 22, 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, many of you may be wondering what we can expect as an industry and where we are headed. On today’s show Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior...
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Caldwell

Edmunds exec. Jessica Caldwell discusses end-of-year sales for 2021

- December 21, 2021
Consumers are coming back into the showroom or looking through your inventory online this holiday season. So as we wrap up the year, we want to know more about today’s...
Daily Automotive News Featured
Zabritski

Experian’s Melinda Zabritski explores findings from Q3 State of Automotive Finance report

- December 20, 2021
Despite vehicle price increases, 30 and 60-day delinquency rates are low, according to Experian’s Q3 State of the Automotive Finance Market report. So, what could this mean as we approach...
Daily Automotive News F&I
Tynan

Bloomberg’s Kevin Tynan shares his auto industry predictions for 2022

- December 20, 2021
Much has taken place throughout the past year in retail automotive; from record acquisitions to the continued 'chip-demic'. Throughout it all, dealers have remained profitable. On today’s show, we’re pleased...
Daily Automotive News Featured
auto

Automotive industry trends and headlines from the past year

- December 20, 2021
We thought 2021 would slow down, but the more things changed, the more they stayed the same in the auto industry. And there were even more surprises around each corner....
Daily Automotive News Articles

CBT automotive newscast: December 20, 2021

- December 20, 2021
Featured Show: Bloomberg's Kevin Tynan shares his auto industry predictions for 2022 Much has taken place throughout the past year in retail automotive; from record acquisitions to the continued 'chip-demic'. Throughout it...
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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