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

fixed price F&I

Is there room for fixed F&I pricing at your dealership?

- February 23, 2023
Who likes to haggle? No one. But in F&I this has been seen as not only expected but customary for decades. No two buyers tend to get the same price...
F&I Articles
Gen Z F&I

The surprising complaint for Gen Z car buyers

- February 2, 2023
The youngest demographic to enter the car buying market is the one that is surprising analysts the most when it comes to what they hate the most about the entire...
F&I Articles

The many ways dealers must protect their businesses — Vince Santivasi, Zurich

- February 1, 2023
Comprehensive risk management extends far beyond insurance and affects nearly every aspect of the dealership. At this year’s NADA Show in Dallas, Texas, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick caught up...
Daily Automotive News Publishing Partners

The most effective F&I practices to use this year according to the experts

- January 18, 2023
The F&I practices used in the auto industry have changed significantly since the start of last year, as dealerships refined their offerings to adapt to a new market landscape. However,...
F&I Inside Automotive
F&I

Creativity with F&I menus can ease buyer’s worries in 2023

- January 18, 2023
Just when used car prices were starting to come back down to Earth a bit and inventory levels are beginning to rise…you now have had an entire year of interest...
Articles F&I
customers

5 areas where dealers can communicate better with customers

- January 16, 2023
About 90% of loyal dealership clients are still going to consider another brand when the time comes to get a new vehicle. Even if you are doing everything right, you...
Sales & Marketing Articles

New car buyers face record-high monthly auto loan payments

- January 6, 2023
Monthly auto loan payments have hit an all time high, according to data published by Edmunds. The report sourced data from the last quarter of 2022, a year which saw record...
Articles Headlines
F&I

Show & sell: How to lean into online F&I education

- January 5, 2023
Two of the larger generations of car buyers are practically living online. Millennials and Gen Z research everything to not only find the best deal but to make sure they...
F&I Articles
PVR, franchise

Beyond PVR — dig deeper for greater F&I success

- December 29, 2022
What does success look like in the F&I department? How should it be measured? PVR (per vehicle retailed) is currently the most examined metric used to judge whether or not F&I...
F&I Articles
JM&A dealers

How dealers continue to compete in F&I with Jonathan Jordan and Kevin Hull

- December 12, 2022
Within the automotive industry, it is critical to have a modernized F&I process that evolves along with the industry and consumer expectations. On today’s Inside Automotive, Jonathan Jordan, Director of...
Inside Automotive F&I


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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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