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%


fixed ops

service

Don Reed on key strategies to help your service team get the highest ROIs

- November 8, 2021
Have you purchased equipment for your service team that isn’t being used? Or maybe it just isn’t being used as often as it should be? You’re not alone. Dealers often...
Fixed-Ops Featured
retail automotive service departments performance pro forma compensation

11 key processes every service advisor should be trained to do

- September 22, 2021
According to recent data from NADA, 2020 produced the highest net profit per retail dealership in automotive history. With record gross profit per retail unit on both new and used...
Fixed-Ops Headlines
fixed ops

Available training opportunities for fixed ops managers

- September 2, 2021
To become the leader and manager that the dealership requires, it's vital to have the right training. Working as a fixed ops manager can be a stressful endeavor, leaving very...
Articles Fixed-Ops

Making the most out of your marketing strategy in today’s climate

- August 30, 2021
As low inventory and chip shortages stick around, should dealers cut back or double down in their advertising spend? On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Bob Lanham, Facebook’s...
Sales & Marketing Featured
service

CDK Global’s Kim Saylor on how car dealers can up their service game

- August 12, 2021
CDK Global has recently released data that hones in on what car dealers can do to win back and keep their service customers. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome...
Fixed-Ops Publishing Partners
Ferguson

Three key elements to help your car dealership adopt a service-centric model

- August 4, 2021
On today’s exclusive CBT News Power Lunch, we’re pleased to welcome Darrel Ferguson, Director of Performance Management at Xtime, a Cox Automotive brand. Ferguson begins the conversation by discussing why many...
Fixed-Ops Power Lunch
service

What do techs want from a service advisor?

- July 26, 2021
When a dealership hires a service advisor, they do well to consider how this person will interact with the customers. However, it’s vital not to overlook what the technicians want from...
Fixed-Ops Articles
used vehicles

Cox Automotive’s Randy Kobat shares the best practices and acquisition methods for used vehicles

- July 7, 2021
How can car dealerships best maintain profit in today’s environment with low new car inventory and high demand for used vehicles? Randy Kobat, Vice President of Operations for Inventory Management...
Sales & Marketing Publishing Partners
performance

This is a MUST DO list for maximum fixed ops performance

- July 2, 2021
Everyone needs a job description of their job that outlines what is expected and the actions you will need to execute to succeed in that job. That said, what are...
Fixed-Ops Articles
fixed-ops

How car dealerships can revamp their marketing strategies to increase fixed-ops revenue – Jade Terreberry, Cox Automotive

- June 21, 2021
For weeks, virtually everyone in the automotive industry has been talking about chip shortages and how they will impact different facets of the sector – from OEMs to dealerships and...
Power Lunch Fixed-Ops

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Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles
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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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