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%


F&I Today

How AI is reshaping F&I coaching and driving accountability

How AI is reshaping F&I coaching and driving accountability

- July 2, 2026
The finance office has become the most scrutinized room in the dealership. Today's customers arrive more informed and more payment sensitive than ever. At the same time, F&I teams are...
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Tackling the biggest issues facing the F&I office today with Jason Gannon, Pres. of F&I Guys

- January 19, 2022
What should your car dealership be doing in this new year to ensure profitability in the F&I department? On this episode of F&I Today, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick speaks with Jason...
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Bridging the gap between digital retail and digital finance for car buyers – Pete MacInnis & Atul Patel

- November 2, 2021
eLEND Solutions and Orbee are partnering to transition more car dealership shoppers, to buyers. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Pete MacInnis, Founder and CEO of eLEND Solutions and...
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Lloyd Trushel

The challenges F&I departments face while adjusting to a virtual world

- June 23, 2021
F&I departments are facing a unique set of challenges in today’s marketplace. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Thomas Hackett, National Sales and Training Director for Allstate Dealer Services...
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Scott Gunnell, Group Vice President of JM&A Group, on the impact EVs are having on F&I

- April 28, 2021
On the latest edition of F&I Today, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Scott Gunnell, Group Vice President of JM&A Group. Gunnell is an expert in the field of finance...
Headlines
Lloyd Trushel

How to engage more effectively with consumers and build trust during transactions

- November 17, 2020
In the latest episode of F&I Today, Lloyd Trushel joins Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest F&I trends across the industry. Trushel is an F&I coach, co-Founder of Consator Group,...
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customer interview

Conducting customer interviews online to discuss F&I options

- September 15, 2020
It’s time to face a new reality. Offsite deliveries aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. COVID-19 has forever changed the way car dealers do business, quite possibly forever if not for...
F&I Shows
service contract sales

Mastering Your Vehicle Service Contract Sales

- July 21, 2020
Listen up, F&I managers: When was the last time you took a long, hard look at your service contract sales? Were you happy with the results? Do you really believe...
F&I Shows
f&i managers

The Characteristics that Define Truly Successful F&I Managers

- July 14, 2020
Is there a reason why some F&I managers outperform by earning nearly double per car than what others do? Is it just the luck of the draw that causes some...
F&I Shows
TikTok

What Do Dealerships and Bank Conversions Have to Do With TikTok?

- July 7, 2020
Recently, a video by TikTok user Molly Baxter shared a shady business practice perpetrated by a few F&I managers that received thousands of views. This should get your attention! Baxter’s...
F&I Shows

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Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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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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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates

Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
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Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors
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