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

F&I

Time & Efficiency in the F&I Office

- August 22, 2017
Time and efficiency are important when it comes to the customer buying experience, but obviously, conducting the appropriate moves in every step of the process is just as important. Especially...
F&I Auto News
newscast

Car buyers want aftermarket products for longevity of vehicles | How Auto Dealers Can Guide Consumers to the Features They Need | Keeping Your Service Department Open

- August 4, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Friday, August 4th, 2017: Study: car buyers want aftermarket products for longevity of vehicles It's no secret, people love to keep their cars longer these days. In...
Daily Newscast
newscast

3 Ways to be a Transparent Leader at Your Dealership | Personalized Messages Hit the Targets | A pain point of processing a deal too fast

- August 3, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, August 3rd, 2017: A pain point of processing a deal too fast in the F&I office Time and efficiency are important when it comes to the...
Daily Newscast
next level

How to Get to the Next Level

- July 7, 2017
How do you go from good to great? Even if you think you're doing well, there's always room for improvement. On today's episode of F&I Today, Becky helps you get...
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F&I

The Benefits of Involving F&I Early

- June 30, 2017
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky invites Jen Reed, VP of Partnership for Automotive Groups with Equifax, to talk about how getting the customer involved early on can...
Shows
Progressive F&I

Progressive F&I with Shaka Dyson

- June 23, 2017
On this week's Progressive Retail, Cory invites F&I University Founder and CEO, Shaka Dyson, to talk about the relationship between the sales desk and F&I department, meeting customers on their...
Shows
regulations

How do regulations benefit customers?

- June 21, 2017
Joe sits down with Steve Roenneau, VP of Compliance for EFG Companies, to discuss simplifying the sales process for customers, industry regulations, and F&I Manager training.
Daily Automotive News Sales & Marketing
customer retention

WardsAuto: Customer Retention Comes in Different F&I Packages at Dealerships

- June 20, 2017
Tire-related protection plans – some of them offered for free – can keep customers coming back to dealerships. “The National Automobile Dealers Assn. shows that every time a customer walks in...
Sales & Marketing F&I
newscast

How to Get Organized with Social Engagement | Improve Your Company’s Communication | Why Facebook Live should be used by your dealership | Customer Retention in Different F&I Packages

- June 20, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Tuesday, June 20th, 2017: How to Get Organized with Social Engagement Joe Gumm sat down with Force Marketing's Steve Hardy to discuss how you can improve your...
Daily Newscast Auto News
new car

Congrats On Your New Car! But Before You Go…

- June 13, 2017
If you’ve ever bought a car from an auto dealership, this story might ring true for you. After weeks of test driving, researching and debating prices, I finally settled on the...
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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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