TSLA388.980-5.47999%
GM76.765-0.875%
F14.112-0.0676%
RIVN16.875-0.925%
CYD44.620-1.25%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.4202.5%
CVNA70.330-0.26%
PAG206.5406.14%
LAD341.45010.08%
AN208.7205.18%
GPI328.5809.17999%
ABG226.5508.12%
SAH102.9753.245%
TSLA388.980-5.47999%
GM76.765-0.875%
F14.112-0.0676%
RIVN16.875-0.925%
CYD44.620-1.25%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.4202.5%
CVNA70.330-0.26%
PAG206.5406.14%
LAD341.45010.08%
AN208.7205.18%
GPI328.5809.17999%
ABG226.5508.12%
SAH102.9753.245%
TSLA388.980-5.47999%
GM76.765-0.875%
F14.112-0.0676%
RIVN16.875-0.925%
CYD44.620-1.25%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.4202.5%
CVNA70.330-0.26%
PAG206.5406.14%
LAD341.45010.08%
AN208.7205.18%
GPI328.5809.17999%
ABG226.5508.12%
SAH102.9753.245%


EVs

Cox Automotive Mobility

Cox Automotive Mobility white paper explores post-COVID-19 EV market

- September 21, 2020
ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2020 – While the electric vehicle (EV) market will take a hit in 2020, it will be more of a stall out than a vanishing act. Electric...
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CBT automotive newscast: September 17, 2020

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Today’s Featured Interview: How AutoNation is promoting diverse and inclusive hiring practices - Rock Anderson Here at CBT, we strive to keep the conversation going on building diversity in the automotive industry....
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Collaborations and alliances in the auto industry a new normal

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Last week, Honda Motor Co. announced that it had signed off on a nonbinding memorandum of understanding in relation to creating a strategic alliance with General Motors. Jamie LaReau of...
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CBT automotive newscast: September 11, 2020

- September 11, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: Leveraging innovation to create a frictionless customer experience - Brian Benstock After several dealers experienced strong months during July and August, many auto retailers are wondering what to...
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Auto investors make bold moves with this week’s tech company deals

- September 11, 2020
Welcome to the first edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an automotive technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize...
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CBT automotive newscast: September 10, 2020

- September 10, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: Google's automotive retail head Lissette Gole, discusses meeting modern consumer demands Digital retailing has become a necessity for dealers in the midst of the pandemic. However, tracking consumer...
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CBT automotive newscast: September 9, 2020

- September 9, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: Capitalizing on the rise in consumer demand for service - Jeff Cowan If dealers are not having record-breaking months in their service departments at this moment in time,...
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automotive

CBT Automotive Newscast: August 25, 2020

- August 25, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: Author and Former MLB Player Mike Robbins on Inspiring Your Team to Win The retail automotive industry can sometimes be a rough business, from dealing with sales to management....
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dealer groups

CBT Automotive Newscast: August 20, 2020

- August 20, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: Service Director Manny Escalon on Customer Retention During the Pandemic Dealership service departments around the nation are adjusting to the ‘new normal’ in a post COVID-19 world. But what...
Daily Newscast Headlines
auto industry

CBT Automotive Newscast: August 19, 2020

- August 19, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: Women in Automotive Panel with Dealers Hilary Haron & Liza Borches Across the auto industry, there is a very evident lack of women in automotive. To engage new women...
Daily Newscast Headlines

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